Bolton Hospice is expanding its retail management team as we embark on the next exciting phase in the development of our retail operation.

We already have a talented and committed team of staff and volunteers who work hard to generate income for the hospice through our diverse retail operation - comprising our nine charity shops, Furniture Plus shop, online sales, The Old Bank Café and our gift shop. We are now looking to add to our team as we continue to maximise income and improve the customer experience, to secure this vital source of income to the hospice in future.

The team has ambitions to generate nearly £1.6 million this year, and all our profits fund hospice care for the people of Bolton. Our consultant-led team of doctors, nurses and other professional staff provide expert care and support for local people with terminal or life-limiting illnesses and their families, in the hospice and at home.

Our patients and their families tell us that Bolton Hospice has not only provided care but given them compassion, dignity and respect when they needed it most. So if you are looking for a challenging and rewarding new role and share our values, now is an exciting time to join us and make a real difference to the lives of local people facing life-limiting illnesses through your work.

Furniture & Ecommerce Manager

Full or part time considered (30-37.5 hrs / 4-5 days per week including very occasional weekends)

WTE £22,549 - £24,882 per annum

(pro rata for part time, cost of living increase pending)

The role:

Responsible for a team of 6-7 staff, you’ll maximise profit for Bolton Hospice through your effective leadership and management of the furniture and ecommerce operation – ensuring our furniture shop and online sales office are well run and provide an excellent experience for customers, donors and volunteers.

You’ll report to the Head of Retail, and will work with them to further develop your areas of responsibility, continuously improve quality and provide effective and supportive line management of your team of staff.

What you need:

We are looking for someone with a track record of success working in retail (either online or offline), but this doesn’t have to have been gained in the charity sector.

You will need solid line management skills and be comfortable in managing and developing a diverse team, as well as working with volunteers.

You will be a great communicator, at ease in building good working relationships, and highly organised to enable you to manage a busy and varied workload.

You will be comfortable in working to targets and excited about the opportunity to meet them and contribute to year on year income growth.

Finally, you will need to be passionate about our cause and demonstrate a strong commitment to the hospice’s values of compassion, respect, professionalism, excellence, inclusivity and collaboration.

Why Bolton Hospice?

You will be working within a friendly and committed team, based predominantly within our charity shops. You’ll be supported to develop and implement your own ideas to make a positive impact on income and the customer experience. We offer our employees an attractive benefits packages, including generous annual leave (starting at 35 days a year including bank holidays, pro rata for part time), a contributory stakeholder pension scheme, life assurance, membership of a healthcare cash plan and excellent training opportunities.

Closing Date for Applications:  Sunday, 26th June 2022

Interviews will be scheduled for 14th July 2022

For an informal discussion about the role and working for Bolton Hospice, please email a request to recruitment@boltonhospice.org and a member of the team will be in touch.

To apply please download the job description and an application form & email applications to recruitment@boltonhospice.org

Bolton Hospice welcomes applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, marital status or sexual orientation.  Any appointment will be made on merit only.  Any offer of employment for this post will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check.  Bolton Hospice has a No Smoking Policy.