Shop Manager (5897)

The Children's Society; Calverton CP; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused retail organization is seeking a passionate Shop Manager to lead their team in Calverton. The ideal candidate will have retail experience and leadership skills, driving shop income to support young people in need. Responsibilities include managing shop operations, engaging with the local community, and developing a strong team of volunteers. This role offers opportunities for personal development and community impact in a supportive environment. Competitive salary of £25,760 per annum and enhanced benefits available.

Benefits

28 days holiday a year plus Bank Holidays

Stakeholder pension scheme with matching contributions up to 8%

Free confidential counselling service

Free parking space

Flexible working days

Bespoke Management Development Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a retail management position is essential.
• Ability to lead and inspire a team.
• Passion for community support and service.

Responsibilities

• Lead the shop team and manage daily operations.
• Engage and recruit volunteers to maximize shop potential.
• Drive shop income to support young people.

Skills

Retail experience

Leadership skills

Community engagement

Job description

Advert

Permanent

Location : The Children's Society Shop, Calverton, Notts

37 hours per week over Monday to Sunday

£25,760 per annum

We offer many enhanced benefits including :

• 28 days holiday a year, plus Bank Holidays
• Stakeholder pension scheme with matching contributions up to 8%
• Free confidential counselling service : available to all staff and volunteers
• Free parking space at the shop
• Flexible working days depending on business needs
• Opportunity for all managers to join our Bespoke Management Development Programme - Compass

Full details about our benefits can be found on our website.

Do you have retail experience and a flair for leadership? Are you a natural leader with a drive for results and a passion for making a difference?

We’re looking for a confident and motivated Shop Manager to lead our team in our Calverton shop. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right person to engage with the local community, shape the shop’s future, and drive up income to support young people.

You’ll be responsible for managing an Assistant Shop Manager and a brilliant team of volunteers, working together to turn donated goods into meaningful support for young people. You’ll lead and inspire existing volunteers, and attract, recruit and develop new ones to build a team that maximises the shop’s potential.

If you have retail experience and enjoy connecting with people from all walks of life, this could be the perfect role for you. If you're also passionate about making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

The Children’s Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We run local services that support children when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We’re there for children, every step of the way.

We run over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children’s lives happier and safer.

Every day we’re changing the lives of children in this country for the better – and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.

The Children’s Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.

We look forward to receiving your application.

This vacancy closes at midnight on Wednesday 10th December 2025.

Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.