Seasonal Supervisor (INTERNAL ONLY)

Lush; Northampton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

50% discount on Lush products and spa

Profit-based bonus

Pension scheme

Paid day off for your birthday

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Employee ownership (10%)

Job summary

Lush Northampton is seeking a Seasonal Supervisor to support the Retail team in a fixed-term, part-time capacity. The role focuses on leading a sales team, delivering outstanding customer service, and maintaining a welcoming shop floor.

The position offers compensation at £14.45 per hour with flexible hours across the week, and details on deadlines and interviews are provided in the posting. This role supports career growth within a values-driven retailer.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail supervisory or team-lead role.
• Strong customer service orientation and coaching skills.
• Ability to lead a team, set expectations, and improve store performance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the sales team to deliver exceptional customer service through coaching and feedback.
• Engage with customers with a warm welcome and tailored product recommendations.
• Maintain a clean, visually appealing shop floor and stock levels.
• Support the store manager in achieving sales targets and driving performance.
• Organise in-store events and training to enhance customer experience and growth.
• Provide training and development for team members and assist recruitment/onboarding.
• Lead the store in the manager's absence and ensure smooth daily operations.
• Ensure health and safety standards and store compliance.

Skills

Customer Service

Management Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Seasonal Supervisor (INTERNAL ONLY)

Application Deadline: 26 September 2026

Department: Retail

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Part Time

Location: Northampton

Reporting To: Northampton Store Manager

Compensation: £14.45 / hour

Description

Diversity matters

We are building a brand that represents the people of the world. Its 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.

Key Information Hours available: 12 hours per week

Application Deadline: 25th September, 11:59

Interview Date: 1st - 2nd October

Start Date: Week Commencing 5th October

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

What are your 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, 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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