Assistant Shop Manager

Assistant Shop Manager – Adeyfield – 24 hours per week

Starting salary £15,996 per annum (FTE £26,661)

Would you like to join a top 100 Best Large Company rated outstanding to work for?

As an enthusiastic people orientated Assistant Shop Manager you will make a positive impact to the community through the success and growth of your store - every sale supports a greater purpose within Keech Hospice!

This role requires you to be fully flexible, including weekends, on a rota basis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Shop Manager in achieving sales and profit targets.
• Promote Keech within the community and encourage customer engagement.
• Optimise store space and regular stock rotation in line with company policy.
• Ensuring excellent customer satisfaction is maintained.
• Sign up new Gift Aid donations and process paperwork in compliance with HMRC regulations.

What we’re looking for:

• Although retail experience is desirable it is not a necessity
• Ability to build good rapport and be part of a team.
• Strong leadership and people skills
• Great communicator with the ability to work on own initiative

Why join us:

• A competitive salary and generous annual leave
• Ability to carry over your existing NHS pension scheme
• Healthcare scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Career development and progression opportunities
• A caring, supportive and inclusive environment

For further details, please see the Job Description and Person Specification above.

As an equal opportunity and disability confident leader accredited employer, we value diversity in our workplace. We appreciate the unique perspectives and experiences everyone brings, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

If you require any assistance completing the application form, please contact [email protected]

Interview date: 11th & 12th November 2026

Please don't use AI in your application, we want to hear from you, not ChatGPT.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake a basic disclosure and barring services (DBS) check.

Keech Hospice provides free specialist palliative and end of life care for people of all ages. We support adults in Bedfordshire. Children and their families in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, and Milton Keynes. At home, in hospice, or wherever we’re needed.

As a teaching hospice, our exceptional people, training, and facilities are helping local communities to live and die well.

Contact: [email protected]