Full job title: Part Time Assistant Manager
Full time/part time: Part time
Number of hours per week: 20
Salary:
Hourly rate: £12.95
Specific shift details: —
Job type: Permanent
Job description: Part-time Assistant Charity Shop Manager for Vintage Emporiums (for The Aid Shop). Split between two Tunbridge Wells locations. Location: Vintage Emporium, Tunbridge Wells – Royal Victoria Place Shopping Centre and 69 St John’s Road. Hours: 3 days a week (Monday in Shopping centre; Weds and Fri in St John’s Shop) Start date: Within 1 month (or sooner by agreement) References: Two employer references required Possible immediate start, subject to references About the Shops: Our charity shops in Tunbridge Wells are busy, community-focused shops with a loyal local customer base. We’re looking for a practical, commercially minded part-time Assistant Shop Manager (working in Tunbridge Wells locations) who can keep the shops running smoothly, make the most of the donations we receive and ensure stock keeps moving. The Role: This role suits someone who: – Is confident pricing donated stock (or consulting colleagues, ebay, google and various other online tools) – Understands the importance of good stock rotation and can delegate well – Is organised and commercially aware – Is confident making decisions and taking responsibility You will be responsible for: – The day-to-day management of the shop – Pricing and valuing stock – Managing stock rotation and reductions – Helping recruit and leading volunteers – Maintaining strong presentation and displays – Managing donations efficiently – Supporting staff and volunteers – Ensuring clear systems and procedures are followed – Keeping the shop organised, welcoming and commercially focused – The Assistant Shop Manager will work closely with the Retail Operations Manager to ensure the shop operates effectively and consistently. What We’re looking for Essential: – Proven charity shop or retail management experience – Confident pricing donated stock – Strong organisational skills – Clear communication – Reliable and commercially aware – Comfortable following and enforcing clear procedures Desirable: -Good understanding of donation-led retail – Interest in vintage or second-hand goods To Apply Please send: your CV, and a short note explaining why this role suits you to Retail Operations Manager – Abbie: shops@theaidshop.org, and the Managing Director, Valentina Osborn: valentina@theaidshop.org
Closing date: 15-10-2026
Method of Application:
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