Assistant Retail Manager Assist the Manager in the operation of an Irish Cancer Society shop, in a manner, which reflects high street retail standards and maintains the professionalism.
Title:Assistant Retail ManagerDepartment:FundraisingReports to:Shop ManagerContract type:PermanentHours:Set Days:Four days a week (28 hrs p/w) 9.30am to 5.30pmMonday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday every week.
Flexibility to cover annual leave days where requiredLocation:Irish Cancer Society Shop, Phibsborough, Dublin 7Salary:€27,856 per annum FTE (Full time equivalent).
Pro rata salary for 4-day week is €22,284.80Hourly rate: €15.30This is a permanent role therefor would not suit students looking for temporary workWho we are:At the Irish Cancer Society, we have a vision that by 2025, 3 out of 4 Irish cancer patients will survive their diagnosis and everyone affected by the disease will have access to world-class treatment, care and support.
We are a community of survivors, families, patients, friends, nurses, doctors, scientists, professionals, supporters and volunteers.
We are looking for an experienced assistant shop manager to join our team.Our shops are open Monday to Saturdays with no late evenings and closed on Public Holidays and over the Christmas break.
We offer a pension and benefits package including paid sick and family leave amongst other benefits.
What you'll do: Assist the Manager in the operation of an Irish Cancer Society shop, in a manner, which reflects high street retail standards and maintains the professionalism and profile of the Society in all areas of operation.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:To support the shop manager in all areas of operation.To maintain operational standards that are consistent with or exceed industry norms.To ensure that any interaction with customers is carried out in a manner that is courteous and professional.
To maintain accurate records of all sales and payments and to ensure that agreed procedures regarding banking and cash-security are observed at all times.To support and proactively manage all staff members including, the Manager, Sales Assistants, and CE participants and to recruit, support and proactively manage a team of volunteers.To maintain a safe environment for customers, volunteers and staff and where appropriate to immediately report to the Shop Manager/Area Manager any hazard that puts the safety of customers, volunteers or staff at risk.To ensure that agreed stock management procedures are observed and that merchandising and window display opportunities are maximised at all times.To act as a contact point for existing and potential service users, to promote Society services and to support major Society fundraising initiatives.To provide cover for the Managers holidays and where possible to cover absence due to illness.Who you are:Excellent leadership skillsExcellent organisational skillsPatience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations, good team playerCan motivate self and colleagues and inspire the highest standardSome of our benefits:23 days Annual Leave a year or Pro Rata equivalent, plus public holidays, Good Friday and Christmas Eve (if it falls on a working day)Service Days - Additional days awarded to reflect long service with the Society.Sick Pay Scheme (following Probationary period)Defined Contribution Pension Scheme (after 6 months)Group membership for VHI and HSF (health plans)Bus/Rail Ticket Scheme and Cycle to Work SchemeDeath In Service Benefit (from commencement of employment)Paid Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity, Adoptive, Force Majeure and compassionate Leave)Learning and Development ProgrammesEducational Assistance (Study and Examination Leave)Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)Optional Flu vaccine provided