Retail Cover Supervisor - Bridgnorth

Blue Cross UK; Bridgnorth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Blue Cross UK seeks a Retail Cover Supervisor for its Bridgnorth shop. This role involves managing volunteer activities and ensuring smooth daily operations to support the community. Ideal candidates will have prior retail experience and supervisory skills, working on a flexible, zero hours contract.

Benefits

38 days holiday rising to 43 with service

Wellbeing support programmes

Free access to GP services

Health cash plan

Pension scheme with enhanced contributions

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a retail environment.
• Proficient in cash handling and reconciliation.
• Experience in supervisory roles.
• Computer literacy and administration skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage incoming donations and supervise volunteers.
• Support daily operations of the store.
• Serve the community and lead the volunteer team.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Supervisory skills

Job description

Join to apply for the Retail Cover Supervisor - Bridgnorth role at Blue Cross UK

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Retail Cover Supervisor - Bridgnorth role at Blue Cross UK

Location: Bridgnorth

Application Deadline: 6 July 2025

Department: Fundraising, Comms & Engagement

Location: Bridgnorth

Compensation: £13.69 / hour

Description

Contract: Zero Hours Contract
Salary: £13.69 p/hour
Location: Bridgnorth, Shropshire
Closing date: 6th July 2025
Interview date: W/C 14th July 2025

Join our thriving shop in the heart of Bridgnorth! As a cover supervisor, you will use your experience in retail and play a crucial role in our shops daily operations on a flexible contract.

More about the role

Loved by our fantastic customers and supported by generous donations, our shop is lucky to receive some unique, quality items where every purchase helps us continue our vital work, caring for over 40,000 animals each year through our rehoming, veterinary, and education programmes.

Working with our Shop Manager and Assistant Shop Manager, you will be confident serving your community and helping lead and motivate our team of volunteers. You can expect to manage incoming donations along with supervising and supporting our volunteers with the daily operations of the store.

Our shops open Monday to Saturday from 09:00 to 17:00. This role is on a zero hours contract where there are no guaranteed working hours in a week but hours will be agreed based on business need – flexibility is key for this role. Weekend and bank holiday working may be required.

Join us and to make a difference in your local community!

Internally this role is known as a Standby Shop Assistant.

About you

We are looking for someone who:
· Has previous experience working in a retail environment.
· Is proficient in cash handling and reconciliation.
· Has supervisory experience.
· Thrives in a customer-facing environment.
· Possesses computer literacy and administration skills.

It would also be great if you have experience:
· Managing volunteers.

How to apply
Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date. Applications will be reviewed as we receive them and interviews arranged accordingly. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

Blue Cross benefits

Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make the difference that we do today.

In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can. We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are.

Our generous benefits package includes:

• Full time equivalent of 38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays)
• Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support
• Free access to GP via MetLife- 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family
• Free physiotherapy advice and face to face intervention
• Health cash plan
• Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme
• Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution
• Professional fees paid with Continuing Professional Development and personal development support.
• Life assurance
• 20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Recognition scheme
• Annual volunteer days
• Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers
  

To read more about the benefits Blue Cross has to offer, please visit the 'why work for us' page on our website.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Blue Cross UK by 2x

Sign in to set job alerts for “Retail Supervisor” roles.

West Midlands, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 17 hours ago

Stafford, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Shrewsbury, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 2 months ago

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago

Flagship Supervisor - Merry Hill (Part-Time, 32 Hours)

Dudley, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Assistant Manager - Jo Malone London - Birmingham Grand Central

Telford, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Cannock, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Cannock Wood, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 22 hours ago

Swindon, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Telford, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago

Cannock Wood, England, United Kingdom 5 months ago

Ludlow, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

West Midlands, England, United Kingdom 2 months ago

Telford, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Shrewsbury, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Dudley, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago

West Bromwich, England, United Kingdom 3 months ago

Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago

West Midlands, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.