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: https://ce0258li.webitrent.com/ce0258li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open?VACANCY_ID%3D543833CG5D&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 Wednesday 4 March 2026.
Address
Recruitment – Scope – Aylesbury – HP Hemel Hempstead – HP20 1SE
The Disabled Workers Co-operative Ltd. Reg No. 4418227
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