Shop Manager

About the role:

You will work as part of the Volunteer team at Holst Victorian House managing the small onsite shop.

Anticipated Time Contribution:

(3 ½ hours) each fortnight when the Museum is open.

Duties:

- Work with the Curator to source new stock

- Decide on the sale price – enough to cover the cost of each item and give you a profit.

- Unpacking, pricing and shelving (or storing) items when they arrive.

- Input new stock onto the till.

- Maintain stock levels, keeping an eye on what does & doesn’t sell and adjusting your

ordering accordingly.

- Carry out an annual stocktake (by end of March)

Skills:

✔ Enthusiasm and an eye for visual merchandising

✔ IT skills, training can be provided.

✔ A willingness to work as part of a team and be adaptable and flexible.

✔ A tidy appearance and a reasonable level of fitness (e.g. able to climb stairs).

✔ A willingness to develop new skills and meet new people.

Benefits:

✔ Become a Member of the Holst Birthplace Trust (as a Volunteer Member) enjoying all

the benefits this membership brings.

✔ Have the chance to learn new skills and make new friends.

Training and Support:

✔ Receive a full induction to volunteering at the Museum, including access to the Volunteers' Handbook and Museum policies and procedures.

✔ Receive training in all aspects of the role including using Zettle, our till system.

✔ Have the opportunity of attending 'refresher' training and training related to new procedures or equipment.

✔ Have the opportunity to attend briefings and group discussions relating to their role as a Volunteer.

✔ Receive support from the Operations Manager and Curator with solving any problems they may experience in their volunteering at the Museum.