Retail Manager - Christmas Temp

C2 Recruitment Ltd; Chichester; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

C2 Recruitment Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a Seasonal Retail Manager to run a busy temporary charity shop during the Christmas period.

You will lead a volunteer team, organise rotas, maximise sales, and ensure excellent customer service. The role is for a temporary contract from October to December 2026, with potential for ongoing charity work.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail or customer-facing roles.
• Experience supervising others.
• Organised and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Lead shop team, motivate and support the volunteers.
• Organise volunteer rotas and shop coverage.
• Drive sales and maximise funds raised.
• Deliver excellent customer service.
• Merchandise, manage deliveries and stock.
• Handle EPOS, cash and banking tasks.
• Keep the shop well-stocked and presentable.

Skills

Retail experience

Customer service

People leadership

Store supervision

EPOS operation

Cash handling

Tools

EPOS system

Cash handling

Job description

Chichester

£12.71 per hour

Full Time & Part Time

Temporary Contract | October - December 2026

Looking for a management role with a difference this festive season? C2 Recruitment is looking for an enthusiastic Seasonal Retail Manager to run a busy temporary shop in various locations across the UK, helping raise valuable funds for charities and good causes.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Retail Manager, Assistant Manager or Supervisor who enjoys leading people, delivering great customer service and getting stuck in.

The Role

You’ll take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the shop, working alongside a team of volunteers to maximise sales and create a welcoming experience for customers.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Leading, motivating and supporting the shop team
• Organising volunteer rotas and shop cover
• Driving sales and maximising funds raised
• Delivering excellent customer service
• Merchandising, deliveries and stock management
• EPOS, cash handling and banking
• Keeping the shop well-stocked and looking its best

About You

We’re looking for someone with previous retail or customer-facing experience who is confident supervising and leading others. You could currently be a Store Manager, Assistant Manager, Deputy Manager, Retail Supervisor or Team Leader looking for a rewarding seasonal opportunity. Charity retail or volunteer management experience would be an advantage, but it isn’t essential. What matters is that you’re organised, reliable, great with people and happy to take responsibility.

More Than Just a Seasonal Job

You’ll be running a busy retail operation during the Christmas trading period while helping generate valuable income for charities and good causes.

This is a rewarding management role from October to December.