Retail Manager - York

C2 Recruitment Ltd; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

C2 Recruitment Ltd is seeking enthusiastic Seasonal Retail Managers to run a busy temporary shop across multiple UK locations, during the Christmas period, to raise vital funds for charities.

You will lead a team of volunteers, maximise sales, and deliver excellent customer service while managing stock, merchandising, EPOS and cash handling. This seasonal role offers both full-time and part-time opportunities, with an hourly rate of £12.71 for Oct–Dec 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail or customer-facing roles.
• Ability to supervise and lead others.
• Charity/volunteer management experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and support the shop team.
• Organise volunteer rotas and shop cover.
• Drive sales and maximise funds raised.
• Deliver excellent customer service.
• Merchandising, deliveries and stock management.
• EPOS, cash handling and banking.
• Keep the shop well-stocked and presentable.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Retail operations

Volunteer coordination

Job description

York, YO1 9QL

£12.71 per hour

Temporary Contract | October - December 2026

Full-time & Part-time opportunities

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.

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.