Shop Manager - Ballymote (Permanent Full Time) Location: Ballymote, Downpatrick Salary range: £28,108.08 per annum; paid monthly Experience: Third-level qualification in a business-related field or equivalent. Closing date: Fri, 13 Mar 2026 Description: SVP is a large, national, voluntary organisation with extensive experience of working with a diverse range of people who experience poverty and exclusion. Through its network of volunteers and staff, it is strongly committed to working for social justice and advocates the creation of a more just and caring society. SVP employs people to support volunteers in a variety of settings including housing, community care, shops, administration, and other specialist areas. The Role: We are currently looking to recruit a Shop Manager (Permanent Full Time) to join our Retail - Shops team in Vincent's Ballymote, Downpatrick - Co. Down. The post holder will have responsible for the effective day-to-day management of a St Vincent de Paul charity shop, with a strong focus on maximising sales, productivity and revenue opportunities while delivering excellent customer service. The role ensures full compliance with SVP retail standards, health and safety requirements, relevant legislation, and the values and ethos of the Society, creating a welcoming and well-run retail environment for customers, volunteers and staff. This is a great opportunity to join one of Ireland's largest voluntary organisations and make a difference in your community. Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills Required Education Essential 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above (or equivalent), including Maths and English. Desirable Third-level qualification in a business-related field or equivalent. Experience Essential Minimum of 3 years' experience in a customer-facing retail environment. Experience managing or working with a diverse team. Experience working towards sales targets. Experience working independently and as part of a team. Experience producing and analysing sales reports. Desirable Experience gained in the community or voluntary sector. Proven experience as a retail manager with a strong track record in store standards and customer service delivery through teams. Experience managing and organising events. Skills Essential Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across multiple functions and locations. Strong organisational and time management skills. Competence in IT systems including Excel, Word, EPOS and Microsoft 365. Positive outlook with resilience and persistence when facing challenges. Ability to demonstrate empathy, patience and a well-developed sense of humour. Ability to work on own initiative and collaboratively as part of a team. Desirable Awareness and understanding of social media platforms. Knowledge Essential Strong commercial awareness. Desirable Awareness and understanding of the Society, its mission and values. Knowledge of the needs and issues affecting people experiencing poverty and disadvantage. Full job description for this role and list of associated benefits can be found here: Shop Manager - Job Desctiption I f you meet these requirements and have the desire to join one of Ireland's best known, trusted, and respected not-for-profit organisations please click 'Apply for this job'. Appointment is subject to satisfactory references. Canvassing will not be accepted and may lead to disqualification. Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to candidates who are not shortlisted. PLEASE NOTE: If you are interested in being considered for thisposition, please apply as soon as possible as the role may be closed in advance of the date shown above due to high volume of applications. SVP is an Equal Opportunities Employer