Seasonal Supervisor - External

Lush; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Product discount

Spa treatment

Pension scheme

Birthday day off

Cycle to work

Employee assistance

Parental leave

Childcare support

Flexible working

Gender-affirming care

Job summary

Lush Cardiff Spa is seeking a Seasonal Supervisor to lead the store team 22 hours per week, ensuring outstanding customer service and smooth daily operations. You will coach staff, drive sales, organise in-store events, and support the manager in achieving targets while maintaining high standards across the shop floor.

This temporary role offers the chance to mentor colleagues, contribute ideas, and grow within a fast-paced, inclusive retail environment at the Cardiff Spa store.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supervising a retail team.
• Strong customer service orientation and coaching ability.
• Ability to develop staff and drive sales in a retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the sales team with coaching and feedback to boost product knowledge and sales.
• Engage customers with a warm welcome and tailored recommendations.
• Keep the shop floor clean, well-organized, and visually appealing.
• Support the store manager in hitting sales targets and running competitions.
• Organise in-store events and customer celebrations to grow business.
• Provide training, feedback, and onboarding for new staff.
• Lead store in manager's absence and maintain smooth daily operations.
• Maintain health and safety and store compliance.
• Pursue personal development through training and leadership guidance.

Skills

Customer Service

Management Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Seasonal Supervisor - External

Application Deadline: 4 October 2026

Department: Retail

Employment Type: Temporary

Location: Cardiff (Spa Store)

Compensation: £14.45 / hour

Description

This position is open to both external, and internal applicants.

About Lush Spa Cardiff

We are a top 10 store in the UK&I for sales, parties and spa profitability.

If you are business focused and have a passion for numbers, we want to work with you to develop those skills.

Building the spa and shop floor party business is an important part of our role and it’s a collaborative effort.

We're looking for a Seasonal Supervisor who can help us build on our recent successes and support the team in reaching our goals.

We are day makers for our customers and as members of the management team, we want to be day makers for our team too.

Coaching conversations to help staff see their potential, training to develop their knowledge for our products and experiences and leadership they can lean on and approach when they need to are all key to the role.

We are always working towards how we can better the experience of the people in our team, we want your ideas on how we can continue to grow.

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 Information

Hours available: 22 hours per week

Application Deadline: Sunday4th October

Interview Date: Monday 12th October

Start Date: Tuesday 20th October

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-organized 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 contribute to in-store 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 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)*
• Financial childcare support on return to work*
• Flexible working
• Tailored gender affirming care*

*qualifying period/hours required

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