Animals in Distress is run by a passionate and dedicated team of staff.
Our Rescue Centre, where we look after the pets, and our Head Office are based in Ipplepen near Newton Abbot. We also have a number of charity shops across South Devon that raise vital funds to support the work at the rescue centre.
If you are interested in working with us, details of our current vacancies can be found here.
Charity Shop Manager
- Charity Shop, 19 Bank Street, Newton Abbot TQ12 2JL
- Permanent Position (28 hours/4 days or 35 hours/5 days considered)
- Salary £18,258.24 (4 days) / £22,822.80 (5 days) – £12.54 per hour
About Us:
When a dog, cat, guinea pig or rabbit becomes homeless through no fault of their own in South Devon, Animals in Distress is there for them. We provide first class, loving care for the animals that need us, while we find their forever home. Despite the challenges of the last few years, we are still rehoming around 400 animals annually from our rescue centre in Ipplepen, Newton Abbot.
About the role:
We are looking to recruit a Charity Shop Manager to run our Newton Abbot shop. The post holder will combine commercial know-how with creativity, leading and motivating a team of staff and volunteers to create a safe and energised work environment delivering the highest standards of customer service and presentation. The role of the Shop Manager is varied and busy, giving you the chance to work with dedicated staff and volunteers and you will meet some amazing people. This is an exciting opportunity to manage a successful shop, market and promote the shop within the local community and be pivotal in raising funds and maximising income to support the animals in our care.
The role would suit someone who aspires to take their retail experience, preferably their charity retail experience, to the next level. You will share our passion for animals and will be motivated by our mission to find the perfect forever homes for the animals that come into our care.
What we’re looking for in our Charity Shop Manager:
- Previous retail, preferably charity retail and people management experience
- Highly self-motivated, positive and resilient individual
- Strong knowledge of the issues relating to recruiting and retaining volunteers
- Strong communicator with excellent organisational skills
- Ability to recognise stock potential to generate income and the importance of attractive presentation
- Knowledge of Gift Aid and how to maximise the opportunities that the scheme presents
- Knowledge of health and safety in the shop environment
What we can offer you:
- Annual Salary £18,258.24 (4 days) / £22,822.80 (5 days) – £12.54 per hour (reviewed annually)
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Contribution pension scheme
- An exciting opportunity to manage our Newton Abbot shop raising funds to support the animals
Download Job Description & Person Specification
How to apply: Please post/email a covering letter and your C.V. to Animals in Distress, Biltor, Edgelands Lane, Ipplepen, Newton Abbot, Devon TQ12 5UF or recruitment@animalsindistress.uk.com.
Closing Date & Shortlisting: Thursday 3rd April 2025.
Interviews: You will need to be available for first stage interviews on Tuesday 8th April 2025.
Please note that if you have not heard from us on the shortlisting day, Thursday 3rd April 2025, regrettably you have not been shortlisted for interview.
