Bishop Auckland, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$27k–$30k/yr
Senior
Company Description Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity and the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care, operating across all four nations. Alongside our clinical services, our retail portfolio plays…
Skills: Retail management, Profit and loss accountability, Visual merchandising, Stock management, Team leadership
Company Description Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice…
Skills: Palliative care, End-of-life care, Nursing assessment, Care planning, Holistic nursing
Company Description Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice…
Skills: End-of-life care, Personal care, Skin integrity management, Nutrition and hydration support, Mobility assistance
Company Description Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice…
Company Description Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice…
Bishop Auckland, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Entry level
Company Description Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity and the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care, operating across all four nations. Alongside our clinical services, our retail portfolio plays…
Bishop Auckland, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$24k–$24k/yr
Mid level
Company Description Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity and the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care, operating across all four nations. Alongside our clinical services, our retail portfolio plays…
Bishop Auckland, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Entry level
Company Description Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity and the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care, operating across all four nations. Alongside our clinical services, our retail portfolio plays…
Bishop Auckland, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$24k–$24k/yr
Mid level
Company Description Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity and the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care, operating across all four nations. Alongside our clinical services, our retail portfolio plays…
Company Description Marie Curie continues to deliver compassionate end‑of‑life care across Plymouth through a strong partnership with University Hospitals Plymouth, supporting patients at Derriford Hospital and Mount Gou…
Skills: Palliative Care, End-of-Life Care, Holistic Assessment, Care Planning, Symptom Management
Company Description Marie Curie continues to deliver compassionate end‑of‑life care across Plymouth through a strong partnership with University Hospitals Plymouth, supporting patients at Derriford Hospital and Mount Gou…
Skills: Palliative care, End-of-life care, Nursing, Holistic assessment, Care planning
Company Description Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice…
Company Description Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice…
Skills: Palliative Care, End Of Life Care, Patient Monitoring, Care Planning, Risk Assessment
Play a key role in the day‑to‑day running of our charity shop. Whether you’re helping on the shop floor, sorting donations, pricing items, or creating a friendly and welcoming space, your time and support will make a rea…
Company Description Marie Curie continues to deliver compassionate end‑of‑life care across Plymouth through a strong partnership with University Hospitals Plymouth, supporting patients at Derriford Hospital and Mount Gou…
Skills: Palliative Care, End-of-Life Care, Holistic Assessment, Care Planning, Symptom Management
Company Description Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice…
Company Description Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice…
Marie Curie charity shops play a vital role in raising funds to support our nurses and the care they provide to people living with a terminal illness and their families. We’re looking for enthusiastic Shop Volunteers to …
Play a key role in the day‑to‑day running of our charity shop. Whether you’re helping on the shop floor, sorting donations, pricing items, or creating a friendly and welcoming space, your time and support will make a rea…
Company Description Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice…
Skills: Trusts Fundraising, Account Management, Business Development, Partnerships, Relationship Building
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$27k–$30k/yr
Full-time
25 days annual leave, Group personal pension scheme, Loan schemes for bikes, Loan schemes for computers, Loan schemes for season tickets, Continuous professional development
Posted 12d ago
~35 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Store Manager will oversee all commercial aspects of the Bishop Auckland superstore, including merchandising, stock management, and store operations. They are also responsible for recruiting and developing a diverse team of staff and volunteers while driving community and corporate engagement to maximize income.
Requirements
Candidates must have comprehensive experience in a high-volume retail environment with full profit and loss accountability. Proven ability to lead and motivate a large, diverse team and experience in visual merchandising are essential for this role.
Full job description
Company Description
Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity and the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care, operating across all four nations. Alongside our clinical services, our retail portfolio plays a crucial role in generating vital income, increasing brand awareness and connecting meaningfully with local communities.
Our Retail team are launching an exciting new Superstore in Bishop Auckland, and we are seeking an innovative Store Manager to lead the setup, opening, and ongoing success of this large format retail space. This store will offer a unique shopping experience, combining a wide range of bought in products with quality donated goods, creating an environment that is both commercially competitive and strongly rooted in community support.
This is more than a traditional retail management role, you will play a pivotal role from day one, shaping the store’s culture, building its reputation locally, and establishing it as a destination for value, sustainability, and social impact.
Job Description
You will be responsible for
Running the store commercially including, displaying and merchandising, stock management and generation, maintaining store standards, layout of store and opening and closing of store.
Ensuring an excellent customer and supporter service throughout the store, on sales floor and at till point including payment processes and customer loyalty sign up.
Managing the movement and redistribution of large volumes of donations, with the ability to understand where to redistribute high value or excess stock, including online marketplaces and other Marie Curie stores.
Managing, recruiting, developing and retaining a diverse team (both paid and volunteers) ensuring that they are motivated, trained and equipped with enough knowledge to maximise their potential.
Generating additional income/stock through local community and corporate engagement, remaining proactive to ensure engagement Is high.
Key criteria
Commercially minded with demonstrated experience in a role with full profit and loss accountability.
Ability to motivate and influence others.
Ability to think creatively and adapt to competing demands/deadlines & challenging situations including making quick decisions when required.
Comprehensive experience of working in a busy, high volume retail environment, managing large volumes of stock.
Experience of line managing a large and diverse team of people.
Experience of visual merchandising and display.
Ability to use computers with confidence.
Please see the full job description here and our candidate pack here
For more information or an informal chat please contact
Additional Information
Vacancy type: Permanent, full time
Location: Bishop Auckland Superstore
Salary: £27,000-30,000 per annum plus benefits
Hours per week: 35 hours per week
Closing date: 13th August. We are reviewing applications as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early.
Application Process
To apply, please use the "I'm interested" link to send us your most recent CV and a cover letter detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie.
In this role you will have sole responsibility for the running of the store, which will involve lone working. Due to this, we are unable to recruit anyone for this role who is under the age of 18.
Benefits you’ll love:
25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
Continuous professional development opportunities.
Industry-leading training programmes
Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
Access to Blue Light Card membership
Subsidised Eye Care
At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone — staff and volunteers alike — supportive, inclusive and rewarding. We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share.
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings. We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us at .
Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you — your experience, perspective and voice.
Compensation: GBP 27000 - GBP 30000 - yearly
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We’re the UK’s leading end of life charity. Whatever the illness, with you to the end.
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Founded
1948
Headquarters
London
LinkedIn followers
55,689
We’re the UK’s leading end of life charity. Hospice care and support, research and campaigns. Whatever the illness, we’re with you to the end.
If you've questions about terminal illness, need support or just someone to talk to, our support line open Mon-Fri 8-6, Sat 11-5. Call 0800 090 2309.
Offices: One Embassy Gardens, London, SW11 7BW, GB
NursingPalliative careTerminal illnessHospicesCancer careand End of life careHealth CareNon ProfitOncologyCharity
We’re the UK’s leading end of life charity. Whatever the illness, with you to the end.
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Founded
1948
Headquarters
London
LinkedIn followers
55,689
We’re the UK’s leading end of life charity. Hospice care and support, research and campaigns. Whatever the illness, we’re with you to the end.
If you've questions about terminal illness, need support or just someone to talk to, our support line open Mon-Fri 8-6, Sat 11-5. Call 0800 090 2309.
Offices: One Embassy Gardens, London, SW11 7BW, GB
NursingPalliative careTerminal illnessHospicesCancer careand End of life careHealth CareNon ProfitOncologyCharity