Retail Manager - Christmas Temp

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

C2 Recruitment seeks a Temp Retail Manager for a busy charity shop in Bristol during the festive season. You will oversee a team of staff and volunteers, drive sales and ensure a welcoming customer experience.

Ideal candidates have prior retail or supervisor experience, with strong organisation and people skills. The role runs October to December, with flexibility across locations and shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail or customer-facing roles, with a focus on service quality.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfort with cash handling, banking, and basic stock management.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and support the shop team and volunteers.
• Organise volunteer rotas and ensure shop cover.
• Drive sales and maximise funds raised for charity.
• Deliver excellent customer service and maintain shop appearance.
• Oversee merchandising, deliveries and stock control.
• Handle EPOS transactions and banking processes.

Skills

Retail experience

Customer service

Leadership

Team supervision

Cash handling

Tools

EPOS system

Job description

Temp Retail Manager Bristol, BS8 2QG £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 Managers 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.

• 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.

If you're looking for a rewarding management role from October to December, we'd love to hear from you.