Are you a natural leader with a passion for retail? Ready for a managerial role that goes beyond the ordinary?
We're looking for a dedicated and dynamic Store Manager to join our retail team in the heart of Swindon (27-29 Bridge Street, SN1 1BP)
This is a full-time role working 35 hours per week (5 days out of 7)
About the role
Our Store Managers lead by example - making bold decisions and taking action if things are not working. You will have the passion and leadership skills to motivate a team of store and warehouse staff and volunteers, encouraging all of them to bring new ideas and to build their knowledge of the BHF. Great customer service is essential to maximise income as is the sourcing and merchandising of products and understanding all cost-effective income streams, with omni-channel and online being priority to deliver our retail proposition.
This position is for 35 hours and includes weekends on a rota basis.
About you
You’ll be an experienced retail store or assistant manager who is confident working in a fast-paced environment. Motivated by the knowledge your hard work will make a life-saving difference, you’ll be proactive, driven and commercially aware. You'll be able to identify products to be placed online to support our income stream. In return you’ll be rewarded with autonomy in role and a supportive culture that encourages a healthy work life balance with opportunities to progress.
Why join the BHF?
We have a strong culture of internal progression and will actively support you to develop your career.
Our generous staff benefits include:
- 38 days annual leave
- 25% staff discount
- Health cash plan
- Pension with employer contribution up to 10%
- Life assurance
- Discount options for gym membership
- Discounts with a range of retailers
About Us
We are the leading charity retailer with over 700 stores across the UK and serve 30 million customers each year, who come to us to buy their beds, sofas, chairs and electrical goods. Our annual profits fund pioneering research into heart and circulatory diseases. We couldn’t do it without our people who run a seamless operation, get a kick out of finding brilliant products, and delivering a first-rate customer service.
Ultimately everything we do comes back to saving lives so if you want a career with a fast-paced, multi-channel retailer that also makes a difference, join the British Heart Foundation as a Store Manager today.
How to apply
To apply for this role please use the apply button below. You will be redirected to the BHF career page. Our process involves completing an application form & submitting your CV.
Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.
Please note that we are unlikely to be able to sponsor applicants in respect of this role due to the role not meeting the minimum salary criteria to be eligible for sponsorship.
As part of our commitment to be an inclusive employer and ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for this role, the BHF will use anonymous CV software as part of the application journey.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us.
We value and respect every individual’s unique contribution, celebrate diversity, and make inclusion part of what we do every day.
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Igniting Change, along with our internal EDI group, Kaleidoscope, and a growing number of employee network groups (our Affinity Groups), help us create an environment where all our colleagues and volunteers can succeed.