Assistant Shop Manager – Berkhamsted – 8 hours per week (Sunday)

Starting salary £5,332 per annum (FTE £26,661)

Would you like to join a top 100 Best Large Company rated outstanding to work for?

As an enthusiastic people orientated Assistant Shop Manager you will make a positive impact to the community through the success and growth of your store - every sale supports a greater purpose within Keech Hospice!

Key Responsibilities:

Support the Shop Manager in achieving sales and profit targets.
Promote Keech within the community and encourage customer engagement.
Optimise store space and regular stock rotation in line with company policy.
Ensuring excellent customer satisfaction is maintained.
Sign up new Gift Aid donations and process paperwork in compliance with HMRC regulations.

What we’re looking for:

Although retail experience is desirable it is not a necessity
Ability to build good rapport and be part of a team.
Strong leadership and people skills
Great communicator with the ability to work on own initiative

Why join us:

A competitive salary and generous annual leave
Ability to carry over your existing NHS pension scheme
Healthcare scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Career development and progression opportunities
A caring, supportive and inclusive environment

For further details, please see the Job Description and Person Specification above.

Interview date: 18th November 2026

As an equal opportunity and disability confident leader accredited employer, we value diversity in our workplace. We appreciate the unique perspectives and experiences everyone brings, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

If you require any assistance completing the application form, please contact [email protected]

Please don't use AI in your application, we want to hear from you, not ChatGPT.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake a basic disclosure and barring services (DBS) check.

The Company

Keech Hospice provides free specialist palliative and end of life care for people of all ages. We support adults in Bedfordshire. Children and their families in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, and Milton Keynes. At home, in hospice, or wherever we’re needed.

As a teaching hospice, our exceptional people, training, and facilities are helping local communities to live and die well.

Benefits

Competitive
salary

Cycle-to-work*
scheme

Support with health and wellbeing

Training and development

Staff representative group*

Cash
health plan*

*Dependent on role.

Our Locations

Testimonials

Faith

“Having worked for my previous employer for over 12 years, moving to a new organisation was always going to be daunting. I am glad I made that leap! I was welcomed into the team from day one and have always felt supported by my manager and the wider team.”

Lesley

“I love my role at Keech Hospice, it's a real privilege to support families on their journey. Keech is such a beautiful place, and everyone has the same ethos and values. Making the difference when it matters the most.”

Laurence

“I love working at Keech Hospice Care because you see and feel the difference you are making first-hand. I feel trusted and valued here as the specialist in my area. Every day is different and I love being able to work with various departments.”

Values

We deliver better outcomes by working together.

We take care of each other.

We can be trusted and are respected for our profesionalism.

We are committed and innovative.