Job Opportunities
Community Shop Manager
Pitton Community Shop is due to open at the end of September this year and we are beginning the recruitment process for an experienced Shop Manager. We would particularly welcome applications from local people who have the relevant skills and experience. We hope to recruit the manager in advance of the shop opening.
If you are interested, the advert, role description and key tasks are included below:
Community Shop Manager
Pitton Community Shop
Based in Pitton, near Salisbury
Salary: £24,000 for 30 hours per week
Permanent contract (following probationary period of 6 months)
We are looking for an experienced, proactive and enthusiastic Shop Manager, with excellent customer service skills, to manage our new community village shop, Post Office and café in Pitton. The shop is due to open in September, and we aim to recruit the manager before opening to ensure that they are fully involved in preparing the shop for opening.
Pitton Community Shop is run by a not-for-profit Community Benefit Society and will be staffed by a mix of paid and volunteer staff.
We are looking for a manager with:
- Retail experience at a management level
- Excellent customer service skills
- Post office experience (though training will be provided)
- Experience of managing and motivating staff and volunteers
- Excellent organisational skills
- A good track record in achieving targets and delivering success
The successful applicant will be required to work 5-6 shifts across a 7-day trading week, supported by an Assistant Manager and volunteers from the community.
What will we offer you?
- Flexible working hours
- 4 weeks annual leave plus statutory holidays
- 10% discount in the shop
- Training to support your continued development
- The opportunity to grow the community shop from scratch
- A friendly and supportive work environment
How to apply
To apply please send your CV and a covering letter to info@pittoncommunityshop.org.
If you would like to have an informal conversation about the post before applying please email the above with contact details and one of the management committee will contact you.
Closing Date for applications: 22nd May 2026
Interviews will take place in early June.
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