Job Role

Deputy Shop Manager

Location: Post will require cover across our shops in Stanley, Consett and Lanchester

Salary: £12.36

Hours: 15 hours per week plus holiday cover. Will include some Saturdays.

Team Leader: Shop Manager

Derwentside Hospice Care Foundation – or Willow Burn Hospice as we are known locally - is currently seeking a Deputy Shop Manager to join our dedicated retail team. We are an independent charity delivering palliative and end of life care services to adults and their families across Derwentside and County Durham.

To promote the ideals of Willow Burn Hospice (WBH) and be a positive ambassador.
To be assist the Shop Manager in the effective operation of one of our shops and in particular for the day to day running of the shop, optimising sales, maintaining effective stock levels, assisting with housekeeping and health and safety. You will also be required to manage and train our dedicated shop volunteers, carry out all retail related administration and ensure WBH policies and procedures are adhered to at all times.

Download the full job description and specification here: Deputy Shop Manager

Next step…
If you would like to find out more about this role, please contact: Sarah Creasy at Willow Burn Hospice - slcreasy@willowburnhospice.org.uk

To apply, please download the application form and email to Sarah Creasy slcreasy@willowburnhospice.org.uk  or send in the post to Willow Burn Hospice: Sarah Creasy, Willow Burn Hospice, Howden Bank, Lanchester, DH7 0QS


Closing Date: 19 September 2025
Please note, we reserve the right to close the application deadline early should we receive a high number of applications.

Have any Questions?

Please contact us if you need anymore information. A member of the team will be happy to help.