Assistant Store Manager

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Position Overview

You will work alongside paid staff and volunteers, proud of everything you achieve together at the heart of your local community and raise money for an amazing charity. If this excites you then we have a fantastic opportunity in our store. As an Assistant Store Manager, you will play a key role in the store's success.

Responsibilities

  • Work effectively and efficiently to maximise income for the shop and promote the work of YMCA within the local community.
  • Be highly organised with experience of merchandising, stock rotation and excellent customer service.
  • Deputise for the store manager when needed.
  • Support and work with the shop team to represent and serve your local community.
  • Maintain a challenging and meaningful working environment.

Requirements

  • Strong organisational and entrepreneurial skills.
  • Experience with merchandising, stock rotation and customer service.
  • Good communication and teamwork abilities.
  • Commitment to safety and safeguarding; willingness to provide two references, complete a safeguarding self‑declaration and undertake a DBS check.

Benefits

  • Pension
  • 28 days annual leave including bank holidays (prorated for part‑time staff).
  • Regular salary reviews.
  • Sick pay after a qualifying period.
  • Employee Assistance Programme supporting your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
  • Health Shield cash plan.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an employer committed to inclusivity, we welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, who are currently under‑represented throughout YMCA England & Wales.

For further information on YMCA, please visit the YMCA website.

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Company: YMCA England & Wales
Apply for the Assistant Store Manager
Location: Bury St Edmunds
Job Description:

Position Overview

You will work alongside paid staff and volunteers, proud of everything you achieve together at the heart of your local community and raise money for an amazing charity. If this excites you then we have a fantastic opportunity in our store. As an Assistant Store Manager, you will play a key role in the store’s success.

Responsibilities

  • Work effectively and efficiently to maximise income for the shop and promote the work of YMCA within the local community.
  • Be highly organised with experience of merchandising, stock rotation and excellent customer service.
  • Deputise for the store manager when needed.
  • Support and work with the shop team to represent and serve your local community.
  • Maintain a challenging and meaningful working environment.

Requirements

  • Strong organisational and entrepreneurial skills.
  • Experience with merchandising, stock rotation and customer service.
  • Good communication and teamwork abilities.
  • Commitment to safety and safeguarding; willingness to provide two references, complete a safeguarding self‑declaration and undertake a DBS check.

Benefits

  • Pension
  • 28 days annual leave including bank holidays (prorated for part‑time staff).
  • Regular salary reviews.
  • Sick pay after a qualifying period.
  • Employee Assistance Programme supporting your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
  • Health Shield cash plan.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an employer committed to inclusivity, we welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, who are currently under‑represented throughout YMCA England & Wales.

For further information on YMCA, please visit the YMCA website.

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Posted: May 21st, 2026