Role: Trading Manager
Reporting to: Head of Trading
Salary:£29,000-£33,000 dependent on experience
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Annual Leave: 40 days per annum (inclusive of Public Holidays)
Pension: 7% employer and 3% employee contribution
Trading Manager – Join Beatson Cancer Charity and Make a Difference!
Are you looking for a new challenge or change and where you can make a positive impact on people’s lives? Are you driven by the desire to help those affected by cancer? Join Beatson Cancer Charity as a Trading Manager and become an essential part of our mission to provide life-changing care and support to cancer patients and their families.
Who are we?
At Beatson Cancer Charity we support and enhance the treatment, care and wellbeing of current, former and future cancer patients and their families. We support people affected by cancer, every step of the way, making the journey easier by transforming the way cancer care is funded and delivered. We work in partnership with the NHS, The Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre and all related facilities. We provide services, as well as funding specialists, research and education to invest in a better future for cancer patients and their families. We also offer the wider community a unique opportunity to contribute to the fight against cancer in the broadest possible sense.
What You’ll Do as a Trading Manager:
As the Trading Manager, you will take full ownership of the day-to-day management of all retail activities. This dynamic role requires a hands-on approach to deliver exceptional customer experiences that reflect the charity’s commitment to quality and care, as well as ensuring operations are effective. You will be tasked with setting and achieving financial targets, ensuring that all retail ventures contribute significantly to Beatson’s overall mission.
A key aspect of your role will involve strict adherence to legal requirements and NHS standards, ensuring compliance across all operations, including food safety, health and safety, and quality assurance procedures. You will lead by example, nurturing a positive and motivated workforce culture by inspiring and motivating a diverse team of staff and volunteers. Through clear communication, coaching, and development, you will empower your team to perform at their best while upholding the values of the Beatson Cancer Charity.
What You’ll Gain as a Trading Manager:
Being a Trading Manager at Beatson Cancer Charity offers a rewarding and fulfilling career. Here’s what you can expect:
Becoming a Trading Manager offers more than just a job—it’s an opportunity for personal and professional growth. As you build new connections and expand your professional network, you’ll also develop invaluable skills in relationship-building, supporting other divisions of the team and most importantly, you’ll gain immense satisfaction of knowing that your work is directly impacting people’s lives. Helping to provide vital support for those living with cancer will give you a sense of pride and purpose that few roles can offer.
Why Join Us:
At Beatson Cancer Charity, we believe in the power of relationships By joining our team, you’ll be stepping into a role where your hard work and passion will have a direct impact on people’s lives every day.
This is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to be part of something bigger. If you’re ready to make a difference and thrive in a fast-paced, rewarding environment, we’d love to hear from you!
For more information on this role, please email recruitment@brucetaitassociates.com to request a candidate pack or how to apply.
Closing Date: 11.59pm Sunday 16th February
Stage 1 Interview Date: W.C. 24th February
Start Date: 1st April, or sooner if possible
This search is being conducted exclusively for the Beatson Cancer Charity by BTA (Bruce Tait Associates). Our leadership team have all worked in the voluntary sector and we use this experience to match organisations and individuals to create great appointments.
We are committed to building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all staff. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age; ethnicity; gender; gender identity and expression; nationality; parental status; physical, mental and developmental abilities; race; religion; sexual orientation; skin colour; socioeconomic status; and human styles.