Assistant Shop Manager

Team: Retail

Location: Leamington Spa

Work pattern: 21 hours on a rota basis (to include weekends)

Salary: Up to £14,018.52 per annum

Contract: Permanent

We are the UK's largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.

Will you join us and make life better for cats?

Responsibilities of our Assistant Shop Manager:

To assist the Shop Manager to maximise shop income and profitability through the safe day-to-day operational management of shop activity and key performance indicators, to support the work of Cats Protection

To act as brand ambassador for Cats protection, being a role model for the values and behaviours of the Charity, taking responsibility for the shop operation in the absence of the Shop Manager.

About the retail team:

Our retail operation consists of over 80 charity shops

Each of our shops has its own charm and personality due to our dedicated volunteers and colleagues. From vintage jewellery and jigsaws to harps and handbags, whether our customers are looking for that 'must have' item or simply a 'missing piece'.

What we're looking for in our Assistant Shop Manager:

Demonstrable learning and experience from working in a relevant retail environment

Experience and/or understanding of working to sales targets

Experience of cash reconciliation and financial controls

Ability to motivate and manage a team of employees and volunteers

What we can offer you:

range of health benefits

26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service

Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing

and much more, which you can learn about here

Interested? Here's how to apply:

Application closing date: 17th September 2026

Virtual interview date: TBC

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received ...