Retail Support Manager Falkirk (Town)   circa £20,000 pa

The British Red Cross helps vulnerable people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are.

Our Retail Department forms part of the wider Trading Team, managed within the Fundraising Division and is responsible for the income generation and net contribution from over 320 Red Cross charity shops nationwide. Red Cross retail is a key player in the sector and is aiming to maintain and improve current market share.

In order to effectively drive the business forward, this exciting and challenging new post has been created to support the Trading strategy by working closely with our Retail Field Managers, Assistant General Manager and the various support teams throughout the organisation.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all retail focussed administration, support and communication functions for the business unit and national team are provided, managed and delivered. This will include duties such as gathering and disseminating management information, fielding queries and assisting in the roll out of national trading initiatives.  In addition the successful candidate will also remotely manage a small support team and will be required to travel between Retail offices as necessary.

As a key support service to the Assistant General Manager it is essential that you possess outstanding organisation, co-ordination and prioritisation skills as well as proven experience of creating, managing and implementing administration procedures.Your flexible attitude will not only ensure that you are comfortable working in a rapidly changing environment but will also mean that you work effectively as part of both a local and national team. Educated to A level standard or equivalent, it is also essential that you are able to demonstrate strong IT skills and past experience of managing and developing a team.

For further information and to apply on-line please visit our website or email wrk4us@redcross.org.uk.  Alternatively please send an A4 69p stamped addressed envelope, quoting reference SNI/IOM/9736/RSM, to HR Dept, 4 Nasmyth Place, Hillington, G52 4PR. Closing date for receipt of completed application forms is Friday 12 March 2010.

As part of the recruitment and selection process the Red Cross undertakes CRB checking of all individuals who have regular contact with children and vulnerable adults. We are committed to welcoming people from the widest possible diversity of background, culture and experience. The British Red Cross, incorporated by Royal Charter 1908, is a charity registered in England and Wales (220949) and Scotland (SC037738).                                 

Job Reference:   SNI/IOM/9736/RSM

Closing Date:     12-Mar-2010

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