Salary: £21,379.26 per annum FTE / £10.93 per hour (equating to £17,103.40 actual)

Hours: 30 hours per week* – flexible, but will include weekends and bank holidays 

Location: Sidmouth

Duration: 6-Month Fixed Term Contract

* We are also keen to invite applications from candidates that may be looking to job share (15 hours per week)

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity to come and work with us as part of our Retail Team, based at our Sidmouth shop. We are seeking an organised and enthusiastic Assistant Manager 4 days per week. Working closely with the Shop Manager, you would play a key role in leading the team in maximising sales and ensuring the highest level of customer service is consistently delivered. Daily tasks may include:

- provide cover for the Manager in their absence
- support and guide volunteers in the day to day running of the shop
- stock control, sorting and rotation
- displaying goods effectively, including creative displays and maintaining the shop's appearance
- sort and prepare unsaleable items for recycling or waste
- facilitate and process Gift Aid

Please take a virtual tour of our shop here.

The Candidate

We’re looking for someone who is self-motivated, and has excellent interpersonal communication and customer care skills.  Previous  experience in retail and / or customer service environment is required with good problem-solving ability and a readiness for the ever-changing challenge that is charity retailing! If you have an interest in sustainable fashion and a real passion to work for a much loved local charity, we want to hear from you! 

The Package

£10.93 per hour.  As a valued member of the team you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:

- 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata)
- Maternity/Paternity & Adoption leave
- Pension scheme
- Occupational sick pay scheme
- Free counselling and financial wellbeing services

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.

Hear first hand from our Shop Managers why its great to work at DAA here.

More Information and how to apply

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Application Form and Application Pack below. 

Please send your completed application form and CV to Charlotte via email [email protected]. 

Closing date for applications is 9am on Monday, 27th March 2023.

Interviews will be virtual using Microsoft Teams and will be held w/c 27th March 2023.

Application Form

Application Pack

Disclaimer: Devon Air Ambulance reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if a high number of applications are received. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unfortunately unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.