Temporary Shop Manager
Scope's Aylesbury shop – 38 High Street, Aylesbury, HP20 1SE
35 hours a week. Fixed‑term contract for an initial period of three months, with the possibility of extension.
Please note that successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
We welcome all applications by 11:59pm GMT on Friday 9 January 2026.
About the role
As Temporary Shop Manager of Scope’s Aylesbury shop, you’ll have the autonomy to run the shop with creativity and flair. Every day is different.
In this role you will:
* 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, encouraging stock donations at all times. Also support our online selling with 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.
For more information about the role’s responsibilities and the skills and experience required, please use the Full job description.
Please include examples in your application that show how your skills, experience, and values match the person specification in the job description.
About You
We’re looking for someone who has:
* 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.
* Be able to lead and support people.
* Customer‑focused, with a can‑do attitude.
* A team player with strong work ethic.
* Accurate and detail‑oriented.
* IT literate and numeracy skills.
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.
Shop Hours
* Full‑time: 35 hours per week, five days out of seven.
* Part‑time: Weekly hours on a seven‑day rota.
Additional Information
In line with UK legislation, we are only able to accept applications from individuals aged 18 or over.
You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Scope is not able to offer visa sponsorship.
Benefits
* 35 days holiday.
* Pay progression at 6 months and 2 years.
* Company pension.
* Excellent training and career development.
* Wellbeing incentives, discounted gym membership, cycle‑to‑work scheme, and more.
* Long service awards and employee recognition awards.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
EDI is a priority at Scope. 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.
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.
If you need any changes or support during the recruitment process, please email recruitment@scope.org.uk.
You can also find more details about asking for adjustments at interview on our website.
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