Shop Manager - Cambridge

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.

Your responsibilities will include:

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.

Apply today for this Shop Manager opportunity in Cambridge

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