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Retail Manager


Salvation Army Trading Company


Location

Slough, Berkshire | United Kingdom


Job description

If you want to make a difference, be valued for your work and create a productive and happy environment for your colleagues, then look no further!

Due to a rapid development programme, that has witnessed Salvation Army Trading Company Ltd (SATCoL) open over 15 new concept Donation Centres over the past year, which have all seen great success, we are looking for a talented, passionate manager to run our latest Donation Centre.

Entrepreneurial by nature, you will be responsible for the day to day running of the business. Paid colleagues will assist in the delivery of this service, but you will also need to recruit and maintain a bank of skilled and general volunteers who will be able to collect and sort clothing, repair and up cycle electrical and furniture items, ensuring that we provide a high-quality service to our donors, customers and the community.

This role will also include establishing links with local businesses, Salvation Army Corps and individuals within the community, not only to provide donations but who can volunteer time to offer skills and train other people.

All key responsibilities and desirable skills can be found on the Job Description when you apply.

If you :

THEN SALVATION ARMY TRADING COMPANY LTD WANTS YOU!

See what some of our colleagues say about us:

'What I like most is that I am getting the opportunity to help people, whether it be a customer with getting a great priced quality second hand item, helping our volunteers to get the best out of themselves or helping The Salvation Army helping people in crisis.' – DR, Shop Manager

'I love the variation the job role brings, working with a good team of staff and volunteers, I like to find out what they enjoy about their role and will do my best to keep them interested and invested in the company.' – MM, Donation Centre Manager

'I love working for SATCoL because of the wide range of volunteers we meet and the ones we train who move onto full time employment. I love the stories we hear from customers about how The Salvation Army have helped their families in the past and present. I love that we are actually helping the people we meet face to face as well as the many others we don’t.' – MR, Shop Manager

All Shop Managers will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS Check.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors. Please be aware that this advert may close sooner than the closing date in extreme circumstances.

Company Benefits

Annual Leave

Starting at 25 days plus bank holidays

Bonus

Bonus

SATCoL operates a discretionary bonus scheme for all employees, paid monthly in arrears.

Excellent Pension Scheme

Excellent Pension Scheme

SATCoL offer a Defined Contribution Scheme, with the company doubling your contributions, up to 6%, and giving you Life Assurance of 3 x your normal salary.

Company Sick Pay

Company Sick Pay

This is paid from the end of your probation period and increases during your employment with us.

Discounts

Discounts

All colleagues are entitled to a 25% discount of all original, full priced products sold by SATCoL.

Wellbeing Commitment

Our colleagues are our most important asset, and we are committed to the wellbeing of our teams being our single most important issue.

SATCoL offer many more fantastic benefits, please see attachment for details.

Why join Salvation Army Trading Company Ltd (SATCoL)?

"I get the opportunity to help people, whether it be a customer with getting a great priced quality second hand item, helping our volunteers to get the best out of themselves or helping The Salvation Army helping people in crisis."

"Working for SATCoL offers a great work/life balance, a competitive salary and bonus scheme, a welcoming team of like-minded individuals and the chance to make a real difference."

"Working at SATCoL is an incredibly rewarding experience. The organisation’s commitment to making a positive impact in communities, paired with the supportive and inclusive work environment, makes every day truly fulfilling."

Our Values

Compassion

Accountability

Respect

Equality

Documents

Registered Company no. 2605817

The Salvation Army registered charity 214779 and in Scotland no. SC009359

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