Store manager - united kingdom, sevenoaks, kent

about the role

our store managers lead by example - making bold decisions and taking action if things are not working. you will have the passion and leadership skills to motivate a team of staff and volunteers, encouraging them to bring new ideas and to build their knowledge of the bhf. great customer service is essential to maximise income as is the sourcing and merchandising of products and understanding all cost-effective income streams, with omni-channel and online being priority to deliver our retail proposition.

about you

you'll be an experienced retail store or assistant manager who is confident working in a fast-paced environment. motivated by the knowledge your hard work will make a life saving difference, you'll be proactive, driven and commercially aware. you'll be able to identify products to be placed online to support our income stream. in return you'll be rewarded with autonomy in role and a supportive culture that encourages a healthy work life balance with opportunities to progress.

about us

at the british heart foundation, we are focused on the urgent need to fund more research into heart and circulatory diseases like heart diseases, stroke, vascular dementia and the conditions that cause them, to find answers fit for 21st century challenges. we are independent, have more than fifty years of breakthroughs under our belts and continue to fund life saving research.

we are the leading charity retailer with over 700 stores across the uk and serve 30 million customers each year. our annual profits fund pioneering research into heart and circulatory diseases. we couldn't do it without our people who run a seamless operation, get a kick out of finding brilliant products, and delivering a first-rate customer service.

ultimately everything we do comes back to saving lives so if you want a career with a fast-paced, omni-channel retailer that also makes a difference, join the british heart foundation as a store manager today.

why join the bhf?

we're here to keep hearts beating and blood flowing. with research spanning all heart and circulatory diseases, we are out to beat the world's biggest killers. from head to toe you have over 60,000 miles of blood vessels in your body, so we have our work cut out.

we invest heavily in the development of our store managers because they're the people behind our success in the sector. we value, nurture and reward our talent and are proud to offer a welcoming and supportive working environment. we also offer competitive salaries, 33 days paid holiday including bank holidays and other sector leading benefits.

this position is for 35 hours and includes weekends.

how to apply

to apply for this role please use the apply button below. you will be redirected to the bhf career page. our process involves completing an application form & submitting your cv.

early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory basic dbs check.

as part of our commitment to be an inclusive employer, and ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for this role, the bhf will use anonymous cv software as part of the application journey.

we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, celebrate diversity, and make inclusion part of what we do every day.

our equality, diversity and inclusion (edi) strategy, igniting change, along with our internal edi group, kaleidoscope, and a growing number of employee network groups (our affinity groups), help us create an environment where all our colleagues and volunteers can succeed.

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