Shop Manager – Bristol | Seasonal Christmas Retail
Location: Bristol, BS8 2QG Contract: Temporary – October to December 2026 Hours: Full-time and part-time available 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 an enthusiastic and organised Shop Manager to join their Bristol 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 Bristol 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.
With full-time and part-time hours available, this temporary Shop Manager role could suit an experienced retail manager, supervisor or customer-focused professional looking for seasonal employment in Bristol.
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 Bristol, BS8 2QG.
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Shop Manager – Colchester | Seasonal Christmas Retail
Location: Colchester, CO1 1LX Contract: Temporary – October to December 2026 Hours: Full-time and part-time available 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 an enthusiastic and organised Shop Manager to join their Colchester 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.
With full-time and part-time hours available, this temporary Shop Manager role could suit an experienced retail manager, supervisor or customer-focused professional looking for seasonal employment in Colchester.
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 Colchester, CO1 1LX.
By applying for this role, you are consenting for C2 Recruitment to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations. Your information will always be handled securely and professionally.
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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, CB2 3EL
By applying for this role, you are consenting for C2 Recruitment to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations. Your information will always be handled securely and professionally.
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Retail Manager
Kensington, W8 4LA £13.92 per hour Temporary Contract | October – December 20261-2 days per week
Looking for a management role with a difference this festive season?
C2 Recruitment is looking for an enthusiastic Seasonal Retail Managers to run a busy temporary shop in various locations across the UK, helping raise valuable funds for charities and good causes.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Retail Manager, Assistant Manager or Supervisor who enjoys leading people, delivering great customer service and getting stuck in.
The Role
You’ll take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the shop, working alongside a team of volunteers to maximise sales and create a welcoming experience for customers.
You’ll be responsible for:
Leading, motivating and supporting the shop team
Organising volunteer rotas and shop cover
Driving sales and maximising funds raised
Delivering excellent customer service
Merchandising, deliveries and stock management
EPOS, cash handling and banking
Keeping the shop well-stocked and looking its best
About You
We’re looking for someone with previous retail or customer-facing experience who is confident supervising and leading others.
You could currently be a Store Manager, Assistant Manager, Deputy Manager, Retail Supervisor or Team Leader looking for a rewarding seasonal opportunity.
Charity retail or volunteer management experience would be an advantage, but it isn’t essential. What matters is that you’re organised, reliable, great with people and happy to take responsibility.
More Than Just a Seasonal Job
You’ll be running a busy retail operation during the Christmas trading period while helping generate valuable income for charities and good causes.
If you’re looking for a rewarding management role from October to December, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and come and make a difference this festive season.
By applying for this role, you are consenting for C2 Recruitment to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations. Your information will always be handled securely and professionally.
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Relief Manager Full-time: 4-5 out of 7 days (various hours based on shop opening times)Salary: OTE CIRCA £27,500, depending on hours workedLocation: Shops in Yorkshire and Lancashire - Full Clean UK Driving Licence essentialAre you a people person who thrives in a busy, friendly environment? Do you love great coffee, good food, and being part of a team that takes real pride in what they do?We are looking for a Relief Manager to take the lead at our shops and provided cover for Manager absences.About UsOur characterful shops, are a place where locals and visitors alike pop in for a friendly chat, a hearty lunch, or something sweet from the counter. It’s a lively, hands-on environment where no two days are ever the same.From our bakery roots, we’ve grown to include our own coffee shops and bakeries where customers can enjoy our products fresh, in a warm and welcoming setting.About the RoleAs Relief Manager, you will be responsible for the smooth running of the shop you are covering and leading a small, dedicated team. You’ll make sure customers always receive excellent service, the food and drinks are prepared to a high standard, and the shop is a clean, welcoming place to be.Your duties will include:
Excellent customer serviceManaging and motivating the shop teamOverseeing food hygiene, health & safety, and shop standardsPreparing and serving food and drinksSupporting with clearing tables and keeping the café spotlessHandling cashing up and bankingManaging stock levels, ordering, and deliveriesEnsuring every customer leaves happy
About you You will be someone who naturally takes charge but also leads by example. You’ll be comfortable rolling up your sleeves and getting involved in all aspects of the café from making sandwiches to chatting with regulars.Ideally, you’ll have:
Previous experience in a café, bakery, or retail food settingConfidence managing and motivating a small teamA calm, organised approach and great attention to detailA passion for great customer service and good foodFood hygiene knowledge or qualifications (or willingness to train)Full Clean UK Driving Licence
This role would suit someone who enjoys variety, takes pride in their work, and wants to help shape a busy, much-loved local shop.Interested? Please apply with your latest CV. INDHSEquals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.....Read more...
Cafe ManagerFull-time: 4-5 out of 7 days (various hours based on shop opening times)Salary: OTE CIRCA £27,500, depending on hours workedLocation: Shops in Yorkshire and Lancashire - Full Clean UK Driving Licence essentialAre you a people person who thrives in a busy, friendly environment? Do you love great coffee, good food, and being part of a team that takes real pride in what they do?We are looking for a Relief Manager to take the lead at our shops and provided cover for Manager absences.About UsOur characterful shops, are a place where locals and visitors alike pop in for a friendly chat, a hearty lunch, or something sweet from the counter. It’s a lively, hands-on environment where no two days are ever the same.From our bakery roots, we’ve grown to include our own coffee shops and bakeries where customers can enjoy our products fresh, in a warm and welcoming setting.About the RoleAs Relief Manager, you will be responsible for the smooth running of the shop you are covering and leading a small, dedicated team. You’ll make sure customers always receive excellent service, the food and drinks are prepared to a high standard, and the shop is a clean, welcoming place to be.Your duties will include:
Excellent customer serviceManaging and motivating the shop teamOverseeing food hygiene, health & safety, and shop standardsPreparing and serving food and drinksSupporting with clearing tables and keeping the café spotlessHandling cashing up and bankingManaging stock levels, ordering, and deliveriesEnsuring every customer leaves happy
About you You will be someone who naturally takes charge but also leads by example. You’ll be comfortable rolling up your sleeves and getting involved in all aspects of the café from making sandwiches to chatting with regulars.Ideally, you’ll have:
Previous experience in a café, bakery, or retail food settingConfidence managing and motivating a small teamA calm, organised approach and great attention to detailA passion for great customer service and good foodFood hygiene knowledge or qualifications (or willingness to train)Full Clean UK Driving Licence
This role would suit someone who enjoys variety, takes pride in their work, and wants to help shape a busy, much-loved local shop.Interested? Please apply with your latest CV. INDHSEquals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.....Read more...
