About the Role
Oxfam GB requires a Shop Manager to be commercially aware and constantly look for new business opportunities. The manager will motivate their team, create a safe and energised work environment, maintain high standards and drive results. They will be accountable for the shop’s performance, often being the only paid staff member and delegating tasks to volunteers. The role is vital for business success and supports the charity’s overall mission.
Responsibilities
- Motivate and support a diverse team of volunteers and staff.
- Create a safe, energised and inclusive work environment.
- Achieve business objectives through effective commercial and retail management.
- Support volunteers in their tasks and foster a culture of empowerment.
- Apply Oxfam’s values of empowerment, accountability and inclusiveness in all interactions.
Qualifications & Competencies
- Significant leadership qualities and experience.
- Ability to build, retain and develop a team.
- Strong drive to achieve results through others.
- Ability to delegate, coach and listen.
- Enjoys working with people and has a friendly, approachable manner.
- Time‑management under conflicting priorities.
- Resilience to everyday pressures.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Motivation to inspire self and others.
- Enthusiasm, high energy and a sense of fun.
- Open to change and supporting others through it.
- Commercial awareness and judgement.
- Understanding of retail processes and merchandising.
- Financial literacy, including basic reporting.
- IT literacy—email, spreadsheets, word processing, and familiarity with social networking and e‑commerce.
- A commitment to Oxfam’s principles and values.
- Understanding and commitment to diversity, equity, gender, child safety, and staff health and wellbeing principles.
- Fixed‑term contract.
Legal and Equality Statement
Oxfam supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to fairness and equal opportunity in all aspects of employment.
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