Shop Manager - Charity Retail

C2 Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Charity Shop Manager in North London. This role involves driving sales, leading a dynamic team, and making a social impact. The ideal candidate will have experience in retail management, excellent communication skills, and a passion for customer service. Join us to shape a store with huge potential and contribute to the community.

Benefits

Opportunity to make social impact

Supportive, values-driven organisation

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Store Manager or Assistant Manager in a retail environment.
• Track record of delivering results and working to targets.
• Confidence in managing and motivating a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Driving sales and maximising income generation to exceed targets.
• Leading, developing, and motivating your team.
• Ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the store.

Skills

Retail management

Customer service

Team leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Charity Shop Manager - London
Salary: £26,000 - £29,000 per annum

Make a difference while driving retail success!

Are you a commercial and driven retail manager who is passionate about people, sales, and making an impact? This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your retail expertise into the charity sector and lead a busy, thriving shop in North London.

We're looking for a dynamic Shop Manager who can combine strong retail know-how with a passion for customer experience and community engagement.This is your chance to take ownership of a store with real potential, lead a dedicated team, and make a genuine difference every single day.

What you'll be doing:

• Driving sales and maximising income generation to exceed targets and KPIs
• Leading, developing, and motivating your team (paid staff and volunteers)
• Delivering outstanding customer service and building strong supporter relationships
• Recruiting, training, and inspiring new volunteers
• Ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the store, including stock management, health & safety and compliance
• Creating eye-catching visual merchandising and delivering creative retail initiatives
• Building links within the local community to generate donations and raise awareness

What we're looking for:

• Proven experience as a Store Manager or Assistant Manager in a retail environment (charity or commercial)
• A strong track record of delivering results and working to targets
• Confidence in managing and motivating a diverse team, including volunteers
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A positive, proactive, and can-do attitude with plenty of energy and enthusiasm
• Flexibility to cover weekends and adapt to the needs of a busy retail operation

Why join?

This is more than just a shop - it's a chance to be part of something bigger.You'll have the opportunity to:

• Shape and grow a store with huge potential
• Work in a supportive, values-driven organisation
• Use your retail skills to make a real social impact

If you're ready to bring your retail leadership skills into the charity sector and want a role where every day counts, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today with your CV and covering letter.

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