Store Assistant Manager - Sydenham

Position Overview

Store Assistant Manager - Retail - Permanent, 21 hours per week (Monday-Sunday rota). Salary: £26,229 per annum (pro rated £15,300 for a full time equivalent). Location: Sydenham, South East London. Closing date: 7 July 2026.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Store Manager and execute tasks delegated by them, or lead the store in their absence, including opening and closing duties.
• Oversee all aspects of the stock journey - sorting, pricing, displaying donations, and completing sales.
• Supervise a team of volunteers, fostering a welcoming environment and ensuring store objectives are met.
• Maintain store standards and provide excellent customer service during busy, fast paced periods.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in a busy, hands on retail environment.
• Strong customer facing skills with a track record of delivering high quality service.
• Retail experience is desirable but not mandatory.
• Management or supervisory experience is advantageous.
• Excellent people skills and the ability to lead and motivate volunteers.
• Effective problem solving, ability to work under pressure, and self motivation.

Equal Opportunity

St Christopher's is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and identities and actively encourage applications from candidates from under represented groups. Reasonable adjustments are available at any stage of the recruitment process.

Inclusive Recruitment

• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible.
• Communicate and promote vacancies and offer interviews to disabled people.
• Anticipate and provide reasonable adjustments as required.
• Support employees who acquire a disability or long term health condition to remain in work.
• Commit to at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people.