Shop Manager – Blaydon – 37.5 hours per week
Organisation: St Oswald's Hospice
Location: Blaydon
Salary: £24,625 - £26,874 per annum full time
Job Type: 37.5 hours per week to be worked between Monday to Sunday
Closing Date: 2026-02-22 23:59:59
Reference: Shop Manager – Blaydon – 37.5 hours per week
A very generous holiday allowance and unlike many other retailers, you won’t have to work over the Christmas/New Year period, Easter or Bank Holidays
Hours to be worked between Monday to Sunday
Are you a warm, friendly, and dedicated individual looking to make a difference in your community? St Oswald’s Hospice are seeking a passionate Shop Manager to join our team at Blaydon and help support our hospice services across the North East. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a great organisation and make a real impact on people’s lives!
We operate 25 charity shops across the North East area from Sunderland to Morpeth, with all proceeds supporting our essential services. Our shops are at the heart of their communities, offering a welcoming environment for shoppers and donors alike. You will create an outstanding shopping experience for our generous local supporters.
We can offer you creative freedom to develop your shop and grow and manage your team. You’ll get to work with a passionate and dedicated group of fun and friendly staff and volunteers!
Who we are looking for…..
Are you passionate about sustainable shopping, selling good quality second-hand goods and managing your own team in a busy store?
Would you be motivated by putting your skills and experience to good use by helping to raise funds for your local charitable hospice, knowing the benefits of your hard work would be supporting North East families?
Previous experience of charity retail is NOT essential, but it would be preferable if you’d worked in some form of public facing role such as customer service, retail or front of house position in the past.
Are you looking for a new and exciting opportunity to take your career to the next level?
Next steps….
If this all sounds like you, then apply today. We’d absolutely LOVE to hear from you.
It’s easy to apply, just fill out our online application form and become one step closer to joining our team. We’re all for using AI to help us be more efficient in our roles, however, when it comes to job applications, we want to hear your voice, your ideas, your skills and experiences. If you’re thinking about using AI to help with your application, please take a moment to consider how well it reflects the real you. We’re keen to hear your story, in your own words, so please don’t be afraid to let your individuality come through.
During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and can be at your best. Please contact humanresources@stoswaldsuk.org if you need any support with your application or there are any adjustments you might need.
If you would like to download a detailed job description and person specification, please click here.
If after reading the job description you have any queries please contact Retail Area Manager Stewart Brass on stewartbrass@stoswaldsuk.org
Due to the nature of this role in a hospice setting, we need to carry out an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) if you are appointed
You must have existing right to work in the UK for this role.
Want to find out more about why working in a Hospice could be the best job you’ve ever had?
Hospice UK have put together this short video which highlights many benefits of working in a Hospice by sharing the views of hospice professionals and what working in a hospice means to them. This video has been filmed with clinical care team members but we think it gives you a great idea what it’s like to work in a hospice in a non-clinical role too!
Closing Date: Sunday 22nd February 2026
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time if we receive a high volume of applications or if a suitable candidate is found.
Interview date: Tuesday 3rd March 2026 and will be held at our unit in Ouseburn Byker.
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Disability Confident Leader
St Oswald’s Hospice is committed to equity and diversity and is an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all ages, disability/non-disability, ethnicities, genders, religions, sexualities, transgender status, and cultural backgrounds.
We are a Disability Confident Leader and will offer interviews to candidates who request to be considered under the disability confident scheme and meet the minimum requirements of the person specification.
Please note in situations where we experience high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, we will endeavour to meet this commitment but may have to limit the overall number of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to the Disability Confident website.
