Seasonal Supervisor

Lush Handmade Cosmetics; Colchester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

50% discount on Lush products

Pension scheme

Profit-based bonus

Birthday day off

Job summary

Lush Handmade Cosmetics in Colchester is seeking a Seasonal Supervisor to lead and develop a small sales team, ensuring exceptional customer service across all shifts.

The role is part-time, seasonal, with 10–12 hours per week and a requirement of at least four days availability. Start mid-October 2026, ending 31 December 2026, with a £14.45 per hour rate. The Store Manager reports to the Store Manager and the position emphasizes customer experience and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Seasonal, part-time role in a busy retail environment.
• Minimum 4 days available per week.
• Excellent customer service skills and team collaboration required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a sales team to deliver exceptional service.
• Provide coaching, feedback and product recommendations to customers.
• Maintain a welcoming shop floor and support store targets.
• Support store manager and cover role in their absence.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Seasonal Supervisor

Application Deadline: 2 October 2026

Department: Retail

Employment Type: Seasonal - Part Time

Location: Colchester

Reporting To: Store Manager

Compensation: GBP 14.45 / hour

Description

Key Information

Hours available: 10-12 hours per week

Availability Requirements: Minimum 4 days available

Role Type: Seasonal, temporary

Application Deadline: 02/10/2026

Interview Dates: Group Interview: Friday 9th October 2026

Trial Shifts: Monday 12th October and Tuesday 13th October 2026

Start Date: From Monday 19th October 2026

End Date: 31st December 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 neighboring 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.

Want to see where a career at Lush could take you? Head over here to explore real stories of growth and development across the business.

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

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the sales team to deliver exceptional customer service by providing regular coaching, feedback, and encouragement, helping them improve their product knowledge and sales skills.
• 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, 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.
• Host in-store parties, events, customer celebrations, and external outreach to enhance the customer experience and drive business growth, whilst ensuring the team is trained to confidently host these events.
• Provide training, feedback, and development for team members to improve their skills, and foster a collaborative environment.
• 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, Knowledge and Expertise

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)*
• Enhanced paternity leave*
• There's a big difference between "Flexible Working " (the legal minimum) and working flexibly. What that looks like varies from role to role, and location to location. We actively welcome conversations about what working flexibly could mean and look like for you.
• We're 10% Employee Owned - all colleagues play a role in protecting our ethics, our independence, contributing ideas for the future and share in the rewards of success when the company is doing well.
• Access to employee-led Community Networks, including Disability and Chronic Illness, Family Support, Global Majority (Race and Ethnicity), LGBTQIA+, Menopause and Neurodiversity communities.
• Tailored gender affirming care*

Qualifying period/hours required*

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