10/09/2026
Shop Manager - Westbury (Permanent Full Time)
Location: Westbury Shopping Centre, Limerick
Salary range: €37,557.50 per annum; paid monthly
Experience: 3+ years in a customer-facing retail role.
Closing date: Wed, 23 Sep 2026
Description:
SVP is a large, national, voluntary organisation with extensive experience of working with a diverse range of people who experience poverty and exclusion. Through its network of volunteers and staff, it is strongly committed to working for social justice and advocates the creation of a more just and caring society. SVP employs people to support volunteers in a variety of settings including housing, community care, shops, administration, and other specialist areas.
The Role:
We are currently looking to recruit a Shop Manger (Permanent Full Time; 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Saturday) to join our Midwest Retail team in Vincent's Westbury. The Shop Manager of the St Vincent de Paul Charity shop is responsible for maximizing sales, productivity, revenue, and customer satisfaction by efficiently managing the shop in line with SVP’s retail standards, policies, and ethos.
They lead and develop a team including volunteers, CE staff, TUS participants, and paid employees, ensuring high standards and business growth. The role includes full ownership of the shop’s operations, compliance with legislation and health and safety, and delivering excellent customer service that reflects the Society's values.
This is a great opportunity to join one of Ireland’s largest voluntary organisations and make a difference in your community.
Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills Required
Qualifications & Experience:
Essential:
• Minimum Leaving Certificate.
• 3+ years in a customer-facing retail role.
• Experience in team management and working towards sales targets.
• Independent and team-based work experience.
• Proficiency in sales reporting.
Desirable:
• Experience in community/voluntary sector.
• Background as a retail manager with a track record of excellence.
• Event management experience.
Skills & Attributes
Essential:
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and IT skills (Excel, Word, EPOS, Microsoft 365).
• Positive, resilient attitude with empathy and patience.
• Ability to build strong cross-functional relationships.
Desirable:
• Social media awareness and basic marketing understanding.
Full job description for this role and list of associated benefits can be found here: Shop Manager - Job Description 09.2026 Westbury.pdf
If you meet these requirements and have the desire to join one of Ireland’s best known, trusted, and respected not-for-profit organisations please click 'Apply for this job'.
Appointment is subject to satisfactory references. Canvassing will not be accepted and may lead to disqualification. Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to candidates who are not shortlisted.
PLEASE NOTE: If you are interested in being considered for this position, please apply as soon as possible as the role may be closed in advance of the date shown above due to high volume of applications.
