Assistant Store Manager (30 hours per week)

Application Deadline: 9 March 2026

Department: Retail

Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Wells

Compensation: £19,600 (full time equivalent £24,500) per year + benefits

Are you an experienced retailer looking for a great place to reach your full potential?

We are looking for a commercially minded Assistant Store Manager to support with the management of staff, stock and premises at our charity shop in Wells.

As Assistant Store Manager, you'll:

• inspire a team of volunteers to deliver excellent customer service,
• maintain high levels of shop presentation through effective merchandising,
• take personal ownership for the performance of the store, working to maximise profits where possible,
• be instrumental in ensuring your store is a successful hub of the community, working closely with local rehoming centres and representing the Dogs Trust brand.

Please note, this role is subject to a DBS and credit check.

To be successful in this role, you'll need some retail experience, with the ability to motivate a team, deliver outstanding customer service and drive sales through commercial awareness.

Our Retail department is a growing network of 33 charity shops, fuelled by a burning passion for animal welfare and positive change, allowing us to raise funds that make a difference in the lives of countless dogs and their devoted owners across the UK.