Overview
Assistant Retail Manager Jobs in Godalming, England, United Kingdom at National Trust
Title: Assistant Retail Manager
Company: National Trust
Location: Godalming, England, United Kingdom
Summary
- Internal Applicants only*
Our colleagues work for the National Trust in many locations and sometimes don’t have easy access to internal vacancy listings. Using the internet ensures we can reach as many of our colleagues as possible. We appreciate that this can be frustrating for external talent. Do note that some roles are released externally after an initial period
Working in Retail is at the front line of raising the funds we need to deliver our cause, whilst delivering an exceptional service for our visitors.
Hours/ working pattern: 1950 hours per year, This role is based on annualised hours, where the amount of hours you work each month may vary, however your salary will be paid in 12 equal instalments over the year. Weekend work required.
Salary: £27,612 per annum
Contract: Permanent
What It’s Like To Work Here
To find out more about what it’s like to work within “Retail” at the National Trust, click here to watch our video.
What You’ll Be Doing
With your love of leading people and ambition to deliver beyond expectation, your role will be to assist the Retail Manager lead and co-ordinate the retail team to deliver a beloved and unique retail experience here.
Through supervising and motivating staff and volunteers, you’ll manage the day to day operation and ensure the retail team are engaged to exceed customer service expectations, and are proud to talk about the amazing work the National Trust are carrying out, with the money that is invested at our property. You will be comfortable stepping up to take full responsibility of the shop to cover the Retail Manager’s holidays and other absence as and when needed.
Please also read the full role profile, attached to the end of this advert.
Who We’re Looking For
- Enjoy working with and supervising a team and unafraid to give direction and feedback
- Target / Sales driven
- Customer aware and take pride on delivering excellent customer service
- Experience managing a retail operation with knowledge of retail best practice (including selling, merchandising, space management, stock control, risk)
The package
The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.
- Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
- Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
- Rental deposit loan scheme
- Season ticket loan
- EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria)
- Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
- Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.
- Flexible working whenever possible
- Employee assistance programme
- Free parking at most Trust places
Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you.
National Trust placeWinkworth Arboretum, Hascombe Road, Godalming, GU8 4AD DocumentsAssistant Retail Manager – Career Level B.pdf RequirementsCompliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK Additional information
Closing Date: 6th September 2026
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Equal Opportunities Statement
The National Trust celebrates diversity and is committed to creating a fair and equal society, free from discrimination. You can read more about our commitment to inclusion and diversity here.
Safeguarding Statement
The National Trust is committed to a safe recruitment processes to help the organisation attract and appoint the right staff/volunteer for the role and responsibilities as set out in the vacancy advert. We will not accept applicants who are not suitable to work with children, young people or adults at risk. If you have any questions around your suitability for this vacancy, please contact the people service centre.
