Assistant Shop Manager
Location: Stromness, Orkney
Salary: £24,969 per annum, pro rata
Hours: 21 per week
Contract: Permanent
Are you passionate about retail and excited by the opportunity to make your mark in our newly transformed shop?
Step into something special in the heart of Stromness! Following a fresh and exciting refit, our newly transformed shop is ready to welcome an Assistant Shop Manager who’s eager to make their mark. This is more than just a role, it’s a chance to be part of a vibrant relaunch in a unique, close-knit island community, where your energy, ideas, and leadership will truly make a difference.
If you’re looking for a rewarding opportunity in a stunning location, this is your moment.
"I'm not delivering to a profit target to enhance someone's personal wealth. I'm making a real, visible contribution to supporting the work of my chosen charity" - Joanne, Regional Retail Manager
What will a day in the life of a Assistant Shop Manager involve?
- Taking ownership of visual merchandising and stock presentation, ensuring the shop always looks fresh, inviting, and aligned with the latest campaigns.
- Using your commercial awareness to spot opportunities, drive sales, and maximise income from donations and stock.
- Building strong relationships within the local community, helping to grow support, donations, and footfall.
- Supporting day-to-day shop operations including stock management, cash handling, and ensuring compliance with health and safety and operational standards.
To be a successful Assistant Shop Manager, what will you need?
- Confidence and being proactive to step up, take initiative, and support the day-to-day running of the shop.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and keep the shop running smoothly in a fast-paced environment.
- A positive, resilient attitude with a willingness to learn, adapt, and embrace the challenges of a busy retail setting.
- To be a team player who leads by example, motivates others, and contributes to a supportive, inclusive shop culture.
Are you ready to take the next step in your retail career? Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 12 July 2026.
In return for your commitment and expertise, you’ll get:
- Flexible working: Remote and hybrid working, flexitime, compressed hours, and job sharing.
- Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
- Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
- Learning & Development: A range of career & learning opportunities.
- Discounts: Blue Light Discount Card, Tickets For Good & employee benefits platform..
- Wellbeing Support: Peer Supporters, CiC (EAP) & Headspace App.
- Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.
We are proud to champion inclusion as a Disability Confident employer across our UK-based roles and as a Carers Confident Employer.
We are dedicated to building an inclusive, equitable and wellbeing‑focused culture where everyone feels safe, valued and can thrive. Guided by our Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing Strategy, we foster belonging, psychological and physical wellbeing, and work to remove barriers to fair opportunities. Grounded in compassion and anti‑racist practice, we listen to diverse voices, value lived experience and create environments where staff and volunteers can succeed. Join us and be part of an organisation that leads with care, celebrates difference and helps everyone succeed.
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