Temporary Shop Manager

Shop Manager

Job reference: REQ004613

Fixed term for 3 months with possibility of an extension.

Starting full time salary £23,581.58 a year (£12.96 per hour).

Location: Aylesbury, HP20 1SE

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.

Role

35 hours a week. Fixed term contract for an initial period of three months, with the possibility of extension.

Scope's Aylesbury shop - 38 High Street, Aylesbury, HP20 1SE.

Responsibilities

• Ensure shop sales performance is maximised, actively seeking ways to improve the shop's performance on a continuous basis.
• Manage all aspects of stock collection and preparation; ensuring that stock processing levels are sufficient to achieve required shop floor density, and encouraging stock donations at all times. Also support online selling by identifying suitable items and listing on online selling platforms.
• Recruit, manage and develop paid colleagues and volunteers within Scope's HR and operational policies and procedures and build a strong team.
• Work collaboratively with the Assistant Shop Manager.

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.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as either a Retail Shop Manager, Assistant Manager, or a Supervisor looking to step up, ideally in retail or charity shops.
• Commercially aware and able to spot opportunities.
• Ability to lead and support people.
• Customer focused, with a can do attitude.
• Team player with a strong work ethic.
• Accurate and detail oriented.
• IT literate and numeracy skills.

Please include examples in your application that show how your skills, experience, and values match the person specification in the job description.

We welcome applications from people with lived experience of disability and from all backgrounds.

We also ask you to share how you support Scope's values and contribute to our goal of creating a fair and 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

Scope shops are open every day. Some weekend and bank holiday cover is needed. Full time: 35 hours per week, five days out of seven. Part time: Weekly hours on a seven day rota.

Job Requirements / Application Instructions

In line with UK legislation, we are only able to accept applications from individuals aged 18 or over. This is because the role may involve working alone in the shop without other staff present.

You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Scope is not able to offer visa sponsorship.

We use an anonymised shortlisting process as part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. All advertised vacancies require a CV and the completion of a short application form.

Scope benefits

• 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
• Well being incentives like a discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, and much more

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We welcome applications from people of colour and other underrepresented communities. We aim to create a culture where everyone feels they belong, treating all with dignity and respect. As a disability equality charity, accessibility and inclusion come first. We listen, learn and continuously improve.

How to apply

Please visit our website via the link and apply online:

Please note that successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

We welcome all applications by 11:59pm GMT on Wednesday 4 March 2026.

Address

Recruitment - Scope - Aylesbury - HP Hemel Hempstead - HP20 1SE

The Disabled Workers Co-operative Ltd. Reg No.