Shop Manager - Cambridge

C2 Recruitment; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

C2 Recruitment Ltd is seeking two Shop Managers for a Cambridge charity shop during the 2026 Christmas season. This temporary, two-part-time role involves sharing responsibilities across a six-day week, with a pay rate of £12.71 per hour and October–December 2026 contract.

You will manage day-to-day shop operations, lead volunteers, deliver customer service excellence and help maximise sales for good causes. Previous retail management and charity retail experience are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer-facing or retail environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Experience leading, managing or supporting a team.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• The confidence to work independently and use your own initiative.
• Good commercial awareness and a focus on achieving sales.
• The ability to build positive relationships within the local community.
• A flexible and positive approach to the changing needs of a busy seasonal shop.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the shop.
• Lead, motivate and support a team of volunteers.
• Organise volunteer rotas and ensure adequate cover.
• Deliver excellent customer service and maintain a welcoming shop environment.
• Help achieve sales targets and maximise income.
• Support stock management, deliveries and merchandising.
• Operate EPOS and oversee cash handling, reconciliation and banking.
• Build positive relationships with volunteers, the venue and Regional Manager.
• Promote the shop within the local community to increase awareness and footfall.
• Support local events, promotional activity and marketing opportunities.
• Ensure the shop remains well-stocked, attractive and commercially focused.

Skills

Customer-facing

Leadership

Organizational

Communication

Initiative

Sales-focused

Community engagement

Job description

Shop Manager - Cambridge | Seasonal Christmas Retail

Location: Downing Place United Reformed Church, Cambridge, CB2 3EL

Contract: Temporary - October to December 2026

Hours: Two part-time positions available to share a 6 day working week.

Pay: £12.71 per hour

Are you an experienced Shop Manager, Store Manager or Retail Supervisor looking for a rewarding temporary retail role this Christmas?

Our client is looking for two enthusiastic and organised Shop Managers to join their Cambridge team for the 2026 Christmas season.

This is a hands-on seasonal retail role where you will help manage the day-to-day running of the shop, lead and support volunteers, deliver excellent customer service and help maximise sales and income for charities and good causes.

About the Role

As Shop Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the successful operation of the Colchester shop throughout the Christmas trading period.

• Managing the day-to-day running of the shop
• Leading, motivating and supporting a team of volunteers
• Organising volunteer rotas and ensuring appropriate shop cover
• Delivering excellent customer service and maintaining a welcoming shop environment
• Helping achieve sales targets and maximise income
• Supporting shop set-up, deliveries, merchandising and stock management
• Operating EPOS and overseeing cash handling, reconciliation and banking
• Building positive relationships with volunteers, the venue and Regional Manager
• Promoting the shop within the local community to increase awareness and footfall
• Supporting local events, promotional activity and marketing opportunities
• Ensuring the shop remains well-stocked, attractive and commercially focused

About You

We are looking for a Shop Manager, Store Manager, Retail Supervisor or experienced retail professional who enjoys working with people and can confidently take responsibility for a busy seasonal shop.

You will ideally have:

• Experience in a customer-facing or retail environment
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Experience leading, managing or supporting a team
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• The confidence to work independently and use your own initiative
• Good commercial awareness and a focus on achieving sales
• The ability to build positive relationships within the local community
• A flexible and positive approach to the changing needs of a busy seasonal shop

Previous retail management, charity retail or volunteer management experience would be an advantage, but the right attitude, enthusiasm and ability to work with people are equally important.

A Seasonal Role That Makes a Difference

This is a fantastic opportunity to combine retail management and community engagement with the chance to support charities and good causes during the important Christmas trading period.

This temporary Shop Manager role could suit an experienced retail manager, supervisor or customer-focused professional looking for seasonal employment in Cambridge.

If you're organised, enthusiastic and enjoy leading people in a busy retail environment, we'd love to hear from you.