Assistant Store Manager (22.5 hours per week)

Assistant Store Manager (22.5 hours per week)

Application Deadline: 28 February 2026

Department: Retail

Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Welwyn Garden City

Compensation: £14,400 per year (full time equivalent £24,000 per year) + benefits

Description

Are you an experienced retailer looking for a great place to reach your full potential?

We are looking for a commercially minded Assistant Store Manager to support with the management of staff, stock and premises at our charity shop. This is a part time role, working 22.5 hours per week.

What does this role do?

• inspire a team of volunteers to deliver excellent customer service,
• maintain high levels of shop presentation through effective merchandising,
• take personal ownership for the performance of the store, working to maximise profits where possible,
• be instrumental in ensuring your store is a successful hub of the community, working closely with local rehoming centres and representing the Dogs Trust brand.

Interviews for this role are provisionally scheduled for 3rd and 4th March 2026.

Could this be you?

To be successful in this role, you'll need significant retail experience, with the ability to motivate a team, deliver outstanding customer service and drive sales through commercial awareness.