Assistant Store Manager
British Heart Foundation
ÂŁ22.0k per year
Peebles, Peeblesshire, United Kingdom
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About British Heart Foundation
British Heart Foundation is a charity. They raise funds for research into heart and circulatory diseases.
Job description from British Heart Foundation
Are you l ooking for an opportunity to progress in store management?
Were looking for an Assistant Store Manager to join our fashion store team in Peebles so we could be the perfect match!
What does this role involve :
As an Assistant Store Manager , you support the Store Manager with the day to day running of the store and take full responsibility in their absence .
Inspiring and supporting staff and volunteers to deliver an e...
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What employees say
Pay
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Only some people are paid a living wage
Do British Heart Foundation pay assistant managers enough to live on?
Some people are not paid a living wage.
How we know this
57% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are ÂŁ12.60 per hour, and ÂŁ13.85 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Most people are paid below market rates
Do British Heart Foundation pay assistant managers market rates?
Most people are paid less than average for their job.
How we know this
100% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do assistant managers at British Heart Foundation get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
85% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
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Most people get sick pay
Do British Heart Foundation pay assistant managers sick pay?
Yes. Most people get proper sick pay.
How we know this
83% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
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Most people do unpaid extra work
Do assistant managers at British Heart Foundation do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Yes. Lots of people do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
84% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do assistant managers get of their shift pattern at British Heart Foundation?
Only some people get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 29% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 24% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 12% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 35% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do assistant managers at British Heart Foundation worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
89% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
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Only some people get a choice of shifts
Do assistant managers at British Heart Foundation get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
38% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for assistant managers at British Heart Foundation to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
36% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it for assistant managers to book a holiday at British Heart Foundation?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
80% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Shifts don’t get changed at short notice
Do British Heart Foundation managers change assistant managers shifts at short notice?
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
70% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How easy is it for assistant managers to take sick leave at British Heart Foundation?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave.
How we know this
68% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
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Only some parents say it’s good
Is working as assistant managers at British Heart Foundation good if you have caring responsibilities?
Only some parents and carer say this is a good place to work.
How we know this
36% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Whether it’s looking after children or caring for a relative, a good job should support your responsibilities outside of work.
Workplace
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Only some people feel treated with respect
Do assistant managers at British Heart Foundation feel treated with respect by their managers?
Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
36% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Only some people get proper breaks
Do assistant managers at British Heart Foundation get proper breaks?
Some people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
63% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful for assistant managers to work at British Heart Foundation?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
81% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Only some people enjoy their job
Do assistant managers at British Heart Foundation enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
How we know this
40% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do assistant managers at British Heart Foundation recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
62% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Most people don’t get enough training
Do assistant managers get enough training when they start at British Heart Foundation?
Most people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
70% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Only some people get support to progress
Are assistant managers given support to progress at British Heart Foundation?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 57% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do assistant managers think British Heart Foundation head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
94% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Most people feel well informed by head office
Do assistant managers feel well informed about how British Heart Foundation is doing?
Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
72% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What British Heart Foundation employees say about their job
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Best thing
Feeling like your contributing to something
Worst thing
Area manager and no support when bullying happening
Assistant manager at British Heart Foundation, January 2025
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Best thing
My team. encouraging volunteers to interact and learn and see them progress in the time there with me. To see the passion my team have for our shop
Worst thing
Continual extra expectations and extra work given to managers from H/O over the years but only basic pay increases, nothing for logjeverty or knowledge.
Store manager at British Heart Foundation, January 2025
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