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We have two vacancies advertised at present:
GENERAL MANAGER (SHOPS)
GENERAL MANAGER (SHOPS)
Saint Francis Hospice (Shops) Ltd
Full Time 37.5 hours per week.
Salary circ. £30,000 plus contributory pension scheme
Saint Francis Hospice Shops Ltd, based in Havering, is looking for a dynamic & experienced retail professional to provide strategic leadership in the ongoing development and implementation of the Shops Company’s business plan.
The post holder will be responsible for 15 charity shops throughout North East London and South West Essex, the house clearance operation and other specialist areas of business. There are plans to extend the range of activities. The General Manager will lead a team of paid staff, plus almost 400 volunteers, and will be tasked to implement a plan of modernisation and growth in order to increase the profits of the Shops Company. The purpose is to maximise the flow of funds available for remittance to the Saint Francis Hospice, registered charity number 275913.
You will be a strong team leader, who can drive a team forward through training & development and strong communication skills. Ultimately, you will be passionate about charity retail and want to “make a difference”.
With previous multi-site experience, you will be commercially astute and possess drive, commitment and enthusiasm, whilst improving the commercial performance of the Shops Company by increasing turnover and maximising profitability.
You will need:
- Significant management experience, with a proven track record in retail.
- Demonstrable knowledge of current retail processes and performance targets.
- Planning, budgeting and performance management experience
- Excellent communications skills at all levels
- Experience in recruitment and development of staff
- A good understanding of the charity retail sector
- A dynamic personality to motivate and enthuse a wide ranging team of people
The post holder will need to be a car driver and own their own vehicle. A current, valid driving licence is also essential.
This is an exciting opportunity that will help further develop the work of Saint Francis Hospice and patient care for our community.
For Application form and full job description please contact Kathy Hardy on 01708 753319 or visit www.sfh.org.uk. For an informal discussion or visit please contact Jane Frame on 01708 753319. Please see downloadable jobs pack at the bottom of this page.
Closing Date Wednesday 3rd February 2010
Interview Date Thursday 11th February 2010
Job Description and Personal Specification
If you wish to apply for any of the jobs listed on this page, please download the Job Pack below together with the Job Description and Person Specification which appear underneath the relevant job advert. The completed Application Form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form should be returned by the appropriate closing date either by email or by post to
Mrs K Austin
Saint Francis Hospice,
The Hall
Broxhill Road
Havering-atte-Bower
Romford
RM4 1QH
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Saint Francis Hospice is an Equal Opportunities employer.
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