Pitton Community Store

Run by the community for the community

Job Opportunities

Assistant Community Shop Manager (June 2026)

Pitton Community Shop is due to open at the end of September this year and we are beginning the recruitment process for a proactive and enthusiastic Assistant Manager, with excellent customer service skills, to help run our new community shop, Post Office and café in Pitton.  

If you are interested, the advert, role description and key tasks are included below:

Assistant Shop Manager

Pitton Community Shop

Based in Pitton, near Salisbury

Salary:  £13,740 for 20 hours per week

Permanent contract 

We require a proactive and enthusiastic Assistant Manager, with excellent customer service skills, to help run our new community shop, Post Office and café in Pitton.  

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 person with:

  • Excellent customer service skills 
  • A good track record of achieving targets and delivering success
  • A willingness to complete relevant Post Office and retail training
  • Experience of working with and motivating volunteers
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • A good understanding of the local community

The Assistant Manager will be required to work 5-6 shifts across a 7-day trading week.


What will we offer you?

  • 4 weeks annual leave plus statutory holidays
  • 10% discount in the shop 
  • Training to support your continued development
  • The opportunity to help grow the community shop from scratch 

How to apply
To apply please send your CV and a covering letter to info@pittoncommunitystore.org

If you would like to have an informal conversation about the post before applying please email the above with contact details.  

Closing Date:  30th June 2026

Interviews will take place in early July.