Relief Manager (Shops) / Retail

Relief Manager (Shops)
West London with travel
£19,625 per annum
Permanent, Full Time (37 Hours Per Week)

The Octavia Foundation is a registered charity that supports people in central and west London affected by ill health, social isolation, low income or unemployment. We help over 2,000 people each year, caring for older people through befriending and social activities and supporting young people through inspirational projects and outreach work. Through our shops in prime London locations we sell high quality donated and new goods, raising valuable funds to support our work.
 
We are looking for a dedicated customer service professional to join us as Relief Manager to provide cover and support to our Shop Managers across the West London area.
 
Your role will be to provide holiday and sickness relief cover for Shop Managers as well as providing assistance in busier periods where necessary. This will include providing line management for shop volunteers, overseeing store stock, ensuring that all items are well displayed and priced and that the shop is well presented at all times. Within this diverse role, you will also be responsible for cash handling procedures, carrying out monthly stock takes, regular banking of takings and providing daily and weekly cash summary reports.
 
To be successful in this role you will have previous experience in a sales environment and as such will be able to demonstrate excellent communication and teamwork skills. A natural problem solver, you will be able to stay calm under pressure and deliver creative solutions.
 
Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that you are flexible in your approach to your work.
 
Early applicants will be prioritised.
 
Closing Date: Tuesday 31st July 2018