Shop Assistant Manager – Kingston Park Furniture Warehouse – 22.5 to 37.5 hours per week
Organisation: St Oswald's Hospice
Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne
Salary: £23,875 per annum full time
Job Type: 22.5 to 37.5 hours per week, to be worked over Monday to Sunday
Closing Date: 2026-02-22 23:59:59
Reference: Shop Assistant Manager – Kingston Park Furniture Warehouse – 22.5 to 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 over Monday to Sunday
Are you looking for a career with a real purpose and meaning, where you can add value and make an enormous difference to the lives of local people?
Are you passionate about sustainable shopping, selling good quality second-hand goods especially furniture and fashion?
Previous experience of charity retail is NOT essential, but you will enjoy working in a customer facing environment such as customer service, retail or front of house, be people focused and wish to hold a key role within the shop team.
The role is physical, demanding and very rewarding as our shop teams are the link between the Hospice and our supporters and local community.
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 Deputy Head of Retail Charlotte Charlton on charlottecharlton@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: Monday 2nd March 2026 and will be held at our unit in Ouseburn, Byker.
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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.