Retail Cover Supervisor (Zero Hours) - Chipping Norton

Blue Cross For Pets; Chipping Norton; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Blue Cross in Chipping Norton is seeking a Retail Cover Supervisor on a zero-hours basis to support the shop, volunteers and customers. You will ensure a welcoming environment and help drive fundraising through everyday retail tasks. The role requires flexibility to cover variable shifts and a positive, practical approach.

You will supervise volunteers, price and display goods, and engage customers to maximise donations and sales while upholding Blue Cross standards and values.

Qualifications

• Previous retail experience, including supervising or managing.
• Ability to support and motivate volunteers and team members.
• Flexibility to work variable zero-hours shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong customer service and welcome visitors, including pets.
• Drive Gift Aid sign-ups, process donations and price items to maximise fundraising.
• Keep shop displays tidy, attractive and compliant with shop standards.
• Support volunteers and maintain a positive, busy working environment.

Skills

Retail experience

Customer service

Volunteer supervision

Job description

Retail Cover Supervisor (Zero Hours) - Chipping Norton

Application Deadline: 28 September 2026

Department: Fundraising, Comms & Engagement

Employment Type: Zero Hours

Location: Chipping Norton

Reporting To: Shop Manager

Compensation: £14.24 / hour

Description

Contract: Zero Hours

Salary: £14.24 p/hour

Location: Market Place, Chipping Norton, OX7 5NA

Closing date: Monday 28th September 2026

Love retail and making a difference?

Our busy charity shop is looking for a Zero Hours Cover Supervisor to help keep the shop running smoothly, support our volunteers, and welcome customers searching for their next great find.

More about the role

Customer service is at the heart of everything we do. You'll ensure every visitor feels welcome - two-legged or four! - and that the shop is a friendly, inviting place to browse. You'll also champion Blue Cross and the incredible work we do for pets and people whenever the opportunity arises.

On the sales side, you'll drive Gift Aid sign-ups, process donations, price items to maximise fundraising and keep the shop floor looking its best. From eye-catching window displays to tidy rails and shelves, you'll ensure everything is attractive, safe, and ready to sell. This new shop space is a great place to work, acting as a mini hub for stock, with plenty of treasures waiting to be discovered.

You'll also support our fantastic team of volunteers, keeping the day running smoothly while maintaining a positive and fun atmosphere. We have a highly motivated team who are brilliant, team-focused, and actively involved in local events, creating a busy but friendly working environment.

If you have retail management experience, enjoy variety, and thrive in a community-driven environment, this is a role where you can make a real difference every day.

This is a zero-hours contract, which means your hours will vary based on the shop's needs. For this role, the total hourly rate is £14.24, including additional elements like holiday pay.

About you

You'll bring previous retail experience, including some time spent supervising or managing and you'll be confident working with all sorts of customers. Flexibility is important as shifts vary so you'll be happy to jump in when needed. You'll also be organised, practical and ready to get stuck into whatever the day brings.

• Support and motivate our wonderful volunteers
• Help customers feel right at home (dogs too!)
• Keep the shop floor looking its best
• Make sure donations are processed, priced, and ready to sell
• Bring energy, organisation and a sense of humour to the shift

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:

• 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
• Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution
• 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.