Seasonal Supervisor

Lush; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

50% discount on Lush products and spa

Profit-based bonus

Complimentary spa treatment

Pension scheme

Birthday leave

Cycle to work

Discounted rail and bus tickets

Employee assistance programme

Parental leave pay

Flexible working

Gender-affirming care

Job summary

Lush in Chelmsford is seeking a Seasonal Supervisor to lead a small team and deliver outstanding customer experiences. This part-time role requires you to cover 20–30 hours weekly, including weekends, with the option of overtime.

You will help maintain a vibrant, customer-focused store environment and support the manager on sales targets. Starting late November, the role runs through December with the possibility of early vacancy closure depending on business needs.

Qualifications

• Customer service excellence and creating a welcoming store experience.
• Strong leadership to coach and motivate the team.
• Ability to foster teamwork and maintain a positive shop floor atmosphere.
• Clear verbal and written communication with colleagues and customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the sales team to deliver exceptional customer service and coach performance.
• Welcome customers, ask open-ended questions, and tailor product recommendations.
• Keep the shop floor clean, well-organised, and visually appealing.
• Support the store manager to achieve sales targets through team motivation and initiatives.
• Organise in-store events and celebrations to enhance customer experience and drive growth.
• Provide training and development for team members, support recruitment and onboarding.
• Lead store operations in the absence of the manager and ensure opening hours are covered.
• Ensure health and safety standards and store compliance.

Skills

Customer service

Management

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Seasonal Supervisor

Application Deadline: 9 November 2026

Department: Retail

Employment Type: Seasonal - Part Time

Location: Chelmsford

Compensation: £14.45 / hour

Description

Key Information
Hours available: 20-30 hours per week (overtime available)

Availability Requirements: Must have 5 full days available per week, including Saturdays and Sundays

Role Type: Seasonal / Temporary

Application Deadline: Monday 9th Nov 2026

Trial Shifts: Saturday 14th Nov 2026

Start Date: Monday 23rd Nov 2026

End Date: December 31st 2026

Please note: We may close this vacancy early if we receive an overwhelming response or our business requirements change.

Diversity matters
We are building a brand that represents the people of the world. It’s what you do that counts, and we are always looking to expand perspectives and voices to shape our future.
We see you, we celebrate you, we want you!

Who we are
You might know us as the inventors of the bath bomb, but there’s more to this great-smelling, partly employee-owned, family-run company than pioneering cosmetics. We believe our business should put more back into the world than it takes and demonstrate that capitalism can be a force for good.
The Living Wage Foundation’s statement 'a hard day's work deserves a fair day's pay' is one that we are proud to commit to in the UK. As an accredited Living Wage employer, we put our people first and fight cruel practices like animal testing, promote regeneration, and show that it is what’s inside that counts - whether that’s an ingredient in a product, or the minerals in a smartphone.

The role
Supervisors play a vital role in our team, consistently delivering exceptional customer service and crafting standout experiences throughout the year. You’ll have a genuine passion for connecting with customers and a talent for bringing out the best in their team. As a Supervisor, you lead the charge in fostering a positive atmosphere on the shop floor, collaborating seamlessly with your colleagues to achieve shared goals, and cultivating an environment that encourages continuous development within your team.

Beyond just the basics of communication, you'll be the go‑to for keeping the info flowing smoothly throughout the store. Team up with your colleagues, the store manager, and neighbouring stores, maintaining an open and friendly communication flow that significantly contributes to the team's success on the shop floor.

In your role as a Supervisor, your natural leadership shines through as you handle conversations with finesse, set and manage expectations, and provide unwavering support to your team. Balancing the needs of the business while keeping team morale high is the key to your success in this dynamic and influential position.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the sales team to deliver exceptional customer service by setting a glowing standard yourself, alongside providing regular coaching and encouragement, helping them improve their sales skills and customer interactions.
• Engage with customers by offering a warm welcome, asking open-ended questions to understand their needs, and providing tailored product recommendations to create a memorable shopping experience.
• Maintain a clean, visually appealing, and well‑organised shop floor by ensuring displays follow guidelines, adjusting to seasonal trends, and keeping shelves well-stocked.
• Support the store manager in achieving sales targets through team motivation, creative approaches to drive performance (like check‑ins or shop floor competitions), and actively seeking opportunities to exceed goals.
• Organise and host in-store parties, events, customer celebrations, and external outreach to enhance the customer experience and drive business growth, while ensuring that the team is trained to confidently host these events.
• Provide training, feedback, and development for team members to improve their knowledge and skills, foster a collaborative environment, and support the recruitment and onboarding of new staff.
• Lead the store effectively in the absence of the store manager by ensuring smooth daily operations, maintaining high standards, and maximising sales throughout all opening hours.
• Ensure health and safety standards are followed by maintaining a safe work environment, addressing any issues promptly, and supporting overall store compliance.
• Seek opportunities for personal development through training sessions, coaching from management, and connecting with other leaders, aiming to continuously enhance skills and contribute ideas to improve the shop floor experience.

Skills and Experience

Customer Service: Embrace a genuine love for delivering outstanding customer service, inspiring your team to shine and provide that 5-star experience. Our stores are all about creating a haven of kindness, aiming to make our customers' days unforgettable. As a Supervisor, you play a vital role in bringing this to life.

Management Skills: Navigate tricky conversations with finesse, set and manage expectations, and be the backbone of support for your team. As a Supervisor, you're the one balancing the business needs while keeping the team's spirits high and energised.

Teamwork: Be the beacon of positivity on the shop floor, working alongside your team to achieve your collective goals. and fostering a supportive work environment through continuous team growth. Your role as a Supervisor is all about making teamwork feel like second nature.

Communication: Weave effective verbal communication skills into your daily routine, spreading the word throughout the store and collaborating seamlessly with retailers, your manager, and neighbouring stores. As a Supervisor, keeping the communication flow open and respectful is the secret for success on the shop floor.

Benefits

• Holiday allowance
• 50% discount on Lush products and spa treatments
• Profit-based bonus
• Complimentary spa treatment
• Pension scheme
• Paid day off for your birthday
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted rail and bus season tickets
• Employee assistance programme
• 6 months of full pay for parental leave (primary caregiver must qualify for SMP)*
• Flexible working
• Tailored gender affirming care*

*qualifying period/hours required

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