Deputy Shop Manager (Porthcawl) - Sundays Only

Vacancy type: Paid Vacancy

Function: Retail

Location: Porthcawl

Salary: £5,163 per annum (£25,813 FTE)

Contract type: Permanent

Contract hours: Part time

Weekly hours: Sunday's only - 9.00am to 5.00pm

Closing Date: 02/08/2026

Ref No: 1097

We have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and passionate Deputy Shop Manager, who loves working with people, to work Sundays only from 9.00am - 5.00pm (7.5 hours per week).

Located in Porthcawl our well-established shop is friendly and is at the heart of the local community.

About the shop:

Porthcawl is a welcoming coastal town, known for its beautiful beaches, seaside promenade and strong sense of community. With a one street shopping area in the lively town centre including independent shops, cafés and fabulous ice cream parlours, it offers a relaxed but active environment for both residents and visitors.

There is often entertainment in the band stand opposite the shop and who can forget the famous Elvis festival!

The shop is known for it's high standards, wonderful window displays and providing first class customer service. It is well supported by our lovely regulars and welcomes an influx of visitors during the Summer and periods of good weather.

About the role:

As a Deputy Shop Manager, you'll support the Shop Manager to maximise the income and contribution of the shops, by meeting agreed KPIs and overseeing all aspects of day-to-day operations, including financial compliance, stock management, visual merchandising, Gift Aid processes, maintaining excellent shop standards and delivering excellent customer service.

The role involves leading and developing a team of staff and volunteers and ensuring procedural compliance, while promoting Ty Hafan’s values and acting as an ambassador within the local community. The Deputy Shop Manager also contributes to wider charity initiatives, maintains strong communication with central teams, and supports the organisation’s income-generation goals by ensuring a commercially effective, safe, and welcoming shop environment.

About you:

We are looking for someone with retail or customer facing experience who is able to support the Shop Manager in delivering targets and objectives. You will be able to demonstrate commercial awareness, strong organisation skills, a drive to provide excellent service and share responsibility for the performance of the shop.

You enjoy working with people and can quickly build positive relationships and demonstrate compassion for customers, volunteers, colleagues, and the local community. You’re personable, professional and bring warmth and enthusiasm to every interaction.

As well as supporting the Shop Manager with the day to day running of the store, you will lead by example and motivate and grow the volunteer team who are crucial in supporting in the running of the shop, and help create a positive, inclusive and fun team culture.

You have a keen eye for detail and a natural flair for creating an inviting, commercial shop floor. You’re comfortable working at pace, managing multiple tasks, and adapting to the needs of the day - whether that’s supporting volunteers, helping to move and process stock, or stepping onto the till to drive sales and Gift Aid.

You’re flexible, reliable and ready to take ownership when needed - confident in making decisions, following procedures, and keeping the shop safe, compliant and running smoothly. You’re also passionate about the role charity retail plays in sustainability, community engagement and raising vital funds.

The benefits of working for Ty Hafan include:

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• Group Personal Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of 5%
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• Annual holiday entitlement of 25 days (rising to 27 with service) ,plus Bank Holidays (based on FTE).
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• Life Assurance (Death in Service benefit)
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• A comprehensive induction plan and learning and development opportunities
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• Employee assistance program, which provides a range of free services including counselling, financial and legal support
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• Unlimited access to a 24/7 online GP as well as a range of other health experts
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• Healthcare Cash Plan – claim back the cost for appointments and treatment such as dental, optical or physio
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• Cycle to work scheme, technology and mobile phone benefit
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• Discounted gym membership and shopping discounts (including 25% of all purchases from any Ty Hafan Retail shop).
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• Retail bonus scheme (subject to Shop Performance)
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Please note this role is subject to the outcome of an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check, two satisfactory references and pre-employment medical clearance.

Ty Hafan is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, including those from under-represented groups. Recruitment decisions are made based on merit and aligned with our values. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know.

Please note: we may close the vacancy earlier should sufficient applications be received.

Agencies need not apply.

Closing Date: Sunday 2nd August 2026

Interview Date: 13th August 2026