Shop Manager – Bray

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The Irish Deaf Society is the national representative organisation of 5,000 Deaf and hard of hearing people whose first and preferred language is Irish Sign Language (ISL). Our mission is to fully achieve equality and rights of Deaf People in Ireland. Many of our services are funded and supported by our charity retail operations.

We are delighted to announce we are currently recruiting for our 3rd shop that will open in Bray in May 2024. We are looking for an energetic and self – motivated Shop Manager who enjoys working with people. This is your opportunity to put your own creative stamp on a new shop and be a leader in the local community.

Hours: 30 hours a week (Mon – Sat)

Term: Permanent contract subject to probation.

Salary: Competitive salary depending on experience € 31,200 - €33,280 pro rata based on 40 hour week

Starting Date: as soon as possible subject to notice and availability of successful candidate

Location: Primary workplace is the Irish Deaf Society Social Enterprise Shop, 95 Main Street Bray, Co Wicklow

Application Deadline: 5pm April 30th 2024

Interview: Wednesday, May 8th, 2024

Role Description

Overview of the job

The Irish Deaf Society is recruiting for a Charity Shop Manager for our shop in Bray Co Wicklow.

The successful candidate will ensure the smooth running of the shop. You will be responsible for all aspects of the operation of the charity shop including motivating and managing staff, recruiting and training volunteers, stock management and financial reporting, you will drive sales through excellent customer service and have appreciation and respect for Deaf culture and Irish Sign Language.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Manage and develop the shop in accordance with an agreed workplan and sales targets
• Recruit, train, supervise and manage shop staff, paid and voluntary
• Ensue the shop is kept clean, safe, secure and tidy and adheres to brand standards
• Operate effective stock management systems to ensure maximum profit from donated goods.
• Lead by example in delivering excellent customer service
• Cash handling, cash reconciliation, cash security and reporting to the IDS accounts department
• Foster a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, motivation and staff & volunteer satisfaction
• Ensure shop compliance with current legislation and IDS policies
• Promote IDS Awareness and Education campaigns within the shop
• Attend management training and planning meetings and undertake any other duties that may fall under the remit of Shop manager.

Personal Specification (Knowledge, Experience and Skill Set Required)

Essential

• Fashion retail management experience / charity retail experience
• Demonstrate leadership skills and an ability to motivate a diverse team
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Commitment and ability to achieve sales targets
• Respect for Deaf culture and a willingness to learn/interest in Irish Sign Language
• Attention to detail

Desirable

• Retail management qualification
• Visual merchandising and brand experience
• Experience managing fit out suppliers and opening new shops
• Good general IT skills and proficient in MS Office

Submitting your Cover letter and CV

Please send a cover letter (save as either MS Word or PDF documents) explaining why you are suitable for the role with your CV by email to jobs@irishdeafsociety.ie by the end of the day at 5pm on Tuesday, 30th April 2024 please make sure to add “Charity Shop Manager” in the subject field of your email.

Interviews will be on Wednesday, 8th May If you are unable to attend for interview on this date, please state so clearly in your email so that we can organise an alternative date.

You can find out more about the Irish Deaf Society at: www.deaf.ie, www.facebook.com/IrishDeafSociety, www.twitter.com/IrishDeafSoc