St Margaret’s Hospice Care has a fantastic opportunity for a Deputy Shop Manager to join our team in Ilminster.
You will join us on a permanent basis and in return, you will receive a salary of £10,833.38 per annum.
This is a 16‑hour per week, part‑time role, worked across two days. Flexibility is essential, as you will be expected to work additional hours from time to time to support shop cover, particularly during holidays, sickness, or busy periods.
By joining us you will quickly become part of a great Retail Team that we are proud to say consists of over 700 dedicated individuals and volunteers. The team’s commitment, skills, passion, and energy combine to deliver significant income, enabling our clinical colleagues to deliver their services to nearly 5,000 people across Somerset.
What can you expect to be doing?
Joining the team in our Ilminster Shop, you will play a key supervisory role, supporting the Shop Manager in the day‑to‑day running and operational management of the store.
Your day to day work will involve:
What will you be good at?
You will have:
This role is a physically demanding position within a busy retail environment which includes the lifting and carrying of donated goods.
What can we offer you?
You won’t just be joining a fantastic team – you’ll be part of a welcoming, community minded charity. Our mission is to provide excellent specialist palliative care for patients and support to their families. Everyone here contributes and has a part to play towards our goal. If you speak to any of our staff or volunteers, they will tell you how the patient is at the heart of everything they do. So, if you’re looking for a role where you can really make a difference, we could be a perfect match.
Holiday entitlement
Pension scheme
Award-winning Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family offering:
And more...
*Eligibility criteria applies
If you want to get to know our team or have a chat before applying, we'd love to hear from you. Just pop into our Ilminster store for a chat.
For any questions about our recruitment process, please contact Recruitment@st-margarets-hospice.org.uk.
We are currently managing the recruitment process in-house and kindly ask that recruitment agencies refrain from contacting us with candidates for this role.
We welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich our team. You can always contact us for a chat if theres anything you want to talk about before you apply.
If you have all the information you need, just click apply. We can't wait to hear from you!
Closing date: Sunday 19th of April 2026
Interview date: Wednesday 29th April 2026
Unfortunately, we are not able to offer visa sponsorship at this time.