Temporary Shop Manager

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

Job summary

A community-focused charity in Windermere is seeking a Shop Manager for a fixed-term position of 3 months. This role involves managing shop operations, inspiring a team of volunteers, and creating a vibrant retail environment. The ideal candidate should have retail experience, a passion for customer service, and strong leadership skills. This position offers a chance to make a real impact in the community while promoting equality and inclusivity for disabled individuals. Competitive salary of £23,581.58 annually.

Benefits

35 days annual leave

Flexible working options

Company pension

Training and career development

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Passionate about retail and have experience of running a shop.
• Able to lead and inspire volunteers.
• Strong anti-discrimination awareness and valuing diversity.

Responsibilities

• Manage shop operations and team of volunteers.
• Recruit and train volunteers.
• Create engaging displays and manage stock.

Skills

Retail experience

Customer service orientation

Commercial acumen

Strong work ethic

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

JobDescription

Shop Manager - Windermere
Fixed term for 3 months - 35 hours
Windermere, LA23 1DX

Overview

Make a real difference to the lives of disabled people

Would you like to work at the heart of your local community? Are you able to inspire a team of brilliant volunteers? Do you have retail experience and are looking for the next step in your career?

If you answered yes to these then we have the perfect opportunity for you.

The role

Fixed term for 3 months - 35 hours

Scope's Windermere shop - 33 Main Road, Windermere, LA23 1DX

As Temporary Shop Manager of Scope's Windermere shop, you’ll have autonomy to run your shop using your creativity and flair to flourish in our retail environment. Our retail roles are full of variety, and every day is different! One day you might be generating and processing stock and designing an eye‑catching window display. The next day you might be recruiting and training our wonderful volunteers. Every day there will be a different challenge that you’ll find extremely rewarding. You will have relevant experience in retail but a great attitude and willingness to learn is just as important.

For more information about the role’s responsibilities and the skills and experience required please visit our website.

About you

As Shop Manager you’ll be passionate about retail and have a love of fashion with experience of running a shop, or you’ll be looking for a management role as the next step in your career.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Be commercial
• Have a can‑do attitude and always put the customer’s needs first.
• You’ll be a dedicated team player with a strong work ethic
• Have excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
• Be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office.

Qualification / Key Skills

Please make sure you explain in your application, with examples, how you can meet these important skills.

We ask you to show an appreciation of Scope’s values and our ambition of an equal future for disabled people.

About working in our shops

Our shops are the face of our retail brand, run by a dedicated, creative and passionate bunch of superstars. Focusing on sustainable fashion, engaging with local communities and leading our volunteers to deliver a great colleague and customer experience, we raise much‑needed funds to deliver an Equal Future for disabled people and their families.

Shop hours

It’s important for you to know that Scope Charity Shops are open every day. So some weekend and Bank Holiday cover is needed. Our full‑time hours are 35 hours a week, working five days out of seven. Weekly hours for part‑time vacancies are on a seven‑day rota.

Our values – pioneering, courageous, connected, open, fair

By living our values and trusting each other, we empower our colleagues to make decisions. By giving our colleagues freedom and space to spark creativity for innovation, we can push boundaries, change mindsets and be empowered to change the game with grit and determination and a sense of urgency.

Job Requirements / Application Instructions

• Disabled candidates – we encourage applications from disabled people and people with impairments, conditions, and access needs. We want to create a workforce that is a true reflection of the communities we serve. Scope will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the post. This is part of our commitment as a Disability Confident Leader. Just let us know in your application that you are applying under the Offer an Interview Scheme. This was previously known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
• Adjustments – some applicants might need adjustments during the application process. If you require adjustments through your journey with us, please email us via our website.
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion – at the heart of everything we do at Scope is Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. We encourage people of colour and other under‑represented communities to apply and join Scope. We believe that this will bring new ideas and help us work better. We know that a variety of perspectives and viewpoints will greatly support the work we do and help us to reach all communities.
• We want everyone to feel like they belong. We value each person as an individual. We will treat everyone with dignity and respect and we want to recognise all parts of a person’s identity.
• Scope benefits – we believe hard work deserves reward and recognition. We offer a wide range of benefits including:
  • 35 days annual leave
  • flexible working (where we can)
  • company pension
  • excellent training and career development
  • strong colleague networks across disability, LGBTQ+, race equality, carers, women and young colleagues
  • Wellbeing incentives like a discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, and much more
• One in four of us in the UK are disabled and we are a diverse, proud, and vibrant community. We’re here to create an equal future with all disabled people. We campaign to transform attitudes to disability, tackle injustice and inspire action. We are creating a powerful movement of disabled people, allies, organisations and businesses.
• To apply please visit our website via the link: https://ce0258li.webitrent.com/ce0258li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open?VACANCY_ID%3d761268C8px&WVID=684025072G&LANG=USA
• Please note that successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
• We welcome all applications by 11:59pm GMT on Friday 19 December 2025.

Salary

Recruitment £23,581.58 a year (£12.96 per hour).

Address

Recruitment
Scope
Scope
Windermere
LA Lancaster
LA23 1DX

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