Temporary Shop Manager

Disabled Workers Co-operative; St Albans; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity organization based in St Albans is looking for a Temporary Shop Manager to lead shop operations. The role requires a proactive approach to managing stock, engaging the community, and training volunteers. Ideal candidates will have retail experience and a dedication to customer service. This full-time position offers a salary of £23,581.58 annually and includes various benefits such as 35 days annual leave and flexible working options.

Benefits

35 days annual leave

Flexible working options

Company pension

Excellent training and career development

Well-being incentives

Qualifications

• Experience in retail management and volunteer coordination.
• Ability to engage and support the local community.
• Strong leadership and training capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the shop.
• Handle stock management and visual merchandising.
• Recruit and train volunteers.
• Ensure excellent customer service.

Skills

Commercial mindset

Can-do attitude

Team player

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description: Shop Manager – Fixed term 11 months, full time (35 hours a week). Starting salary £23,581.58 a year (£12.96 per hour). Location: 49 The Maltings, St Albans AL1 3HL.

Make a real difference to the lives of disabled people.

Role Overview

As Temporary Shop Manager of Scope's St Albans shop you will have autonomy to run your shop using your creativity and flair. Every day will bring new challenges – from generating and processing stock, designing eye‑catching window displays, to recruiting and training our wonderful volunteers. Your experience in retail and a positive, learning‑oriented attitude will be essential.

Responsibilities

Daily responsibilities include: managing day‑to‑day shop operations, handling stock and visual merchandising, engaging the local community, recruiting and training volunteers, and ensuring customers receive excellent service.

Qualifications

• Commercial mindset.
• Can‑do attitude with a focus on the customer.
• Dedicated team player with a strong work ethic.
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Examples of how you meet these skills in your application.

About Working in Our Shops

Our shops are the face of our retail brand, run by a dedicated, creative and passionate team of superstars. We focus on sustainable fashion, engage local communities, and lead volunteers to deliver a great colleague and customer experience, raising funds for an equal future for disabled people and their families.

Shop Hours

Scope Charity Shops are open every day, so weekend and bank holiday cover is required. Full‑time hours are 35 a week, working five days out of seven. Part‑time vacancies follow a seven‑day rota.

Our Values

We live pioneering, courageous, connected, open and fair values. By trusting each other and giving freedom to spark creativity, we empower colleagues to innovate, change mindsets and drive progress with grit and urgency.

Benefits

• 35 days annual leave
• Flexible working (where possible)
• Company pension
• Excellent training and career development
• Strong colleague networks across disability, LGBTQ+, race equality, carers, women and young colleagues
• Well‑being incentives: discounted gym membership, cycle‑to‑work scheme and more

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are a disability equality charity committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We encourage people of colour and other under‑represented communities to apply. We value each individual, treating everyone with dignity and respect, and continuously improving our accessibility and inclusion practices.

Application Process

Visit our website to apply online: https://ce0258li.webitrent.com/ce0258li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open?VACANCY_ID%3d463554Blvl&WVID=684025072G&LANG=USA. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Application closing date: 05/12/2025.