Assistant Manager

Hours: 30 Location: Loughborough Job Title: Assistant Manager What We Offer Enhanced annual leave, with even more added as your service grows Additional annual leave purchase options Enhanced sick pay Life assurance Blue Light Card eligibility and access to generous discount schemes A supportive, purpose-driven team Access to our comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, our people are encouraged to get involved in our internal EDI networks, which provide opportunities to connect, share experiences and help to shape a more inclusive workplace. What You’ll Be Doing To assist and support the shop manager to maximise sales and profits of your shop. Support the guiding and managing of both employees and volunteers to achieve specific goals and objectives.

Help to provide direction, support, and motivation to the team members, delegating tasks, monitoring progress, and ensuring effective communication within the team. Proactively support and encourage both personal and professional development of the team. Assist in running the shop autonomously, ensuring delivery of a profitable and customer-focused shop.

What We’re Looking For Demonstrable evidence of behaviour in line with the core values of TAAS throughout career to date. Able to demonstrate effective people management experience. Collaborative approach to achieving departmental and wider organisational objectives.

Passion for the work that TAAS does. Organisational skills and time management. Confidence in talking about the work of the organization.

Ability to understand issues related to working with volunteers. Proven customer care skills. IT Skills And Business Online Experience Understanding of financial and numerical information.

Experience in cash handling and online stock control. Creativity and flair for presenting items. Ability to keep up with retail trends and use initiative for positive results.

What’s In It For You At TAAS, you’ll be part of a passionate and committed charity that’s making a real difference every day. We value professionalism, compassion and teamwork — and we’re proud of our inclusive, supportive culture. Whether it’s supporting emergency services from behind the scenes or helping shape the future of our leadership, you’ll play a crucial role in helping us save lives.

The Air Ambulance Service isn’t just a place to work; it’s a place to build a meaningful career. Compliance Responsibilities In addition to specific compliance requirements within your area of expertise, you also hold responsibility in your specialism for: Health & Safety and Environment Safeguarding Data Protection Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Quality You are expected and encouraged to raise and elevate appropriately any potential breaches or areas for improvement regarding the above. The role is subject to a Basic DBS check.

TAAS is an inclusive working environment where Equality, Diversity and Human Rights are guiding principles, individuals are respected and a value of having a diverse workforce is recognised. The recruitment, employment and development of people are based on qualifications, experience and competency to do the job, eliminating personal bias or prejudice. As an organisation, TAAS are committed to ensuring the safety and welfare of children and vulnerable adults involved in any of our activities.

Our commitment applies to all acting on our behalf, i.e., employees, contractors, volunteers, supporters, patient, donors and visitors, meaning that all have a responsibility towards safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults with whom they have contact with. Any new staff starting with the organisation will need to be committed to Safeguarding, complete relevant Safeguarding training and report any concerns they may have. TAAS operate a safer recruitment process, as part of our Safeguarding policy, which includes identifying and rejecting anyone who may be a risk to vulnerable people.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this before the stated date, should the hiring manager deem there to be enough suitable applicants. We are currently recruiting for this role directly and do not require agency assistance at this time. If you have applied for this role within the last 6 months, please be aware your application may be automatically declined. #J-18808-Ljbffr