Overview
Role: Retail Cover Supervisor (Zero Hours) - Bridgnorth
Organisation: Blue Cross UK
Location: Bridgnorth, Shropshire
Department: Fundraising, Comms & Engagement
Contract: Zero Hours Contract
Salary: £13.69 per hour
Closing date: Sunday 7 September 2025
Description
Join our thriving shop in the heart of Bridgnorth! As a cover supervisor, you will use your experience in retail and play a crucial role in our shop's daily operations on a flexible contract.
More about the role
Loved by our fantastic customers and supported by generous donations, our shop receives some unique, quality items where every purchase helps us continue our vital work, caring for over 40,000 animals each year through our rehoming, veterinary, and education programmes.
Working with our Shop Manager and Assistant Shop Manager, you will be confident serving your community and helping lead and motivate our team of volunteers. You can expect to manage incoming donations along with supervising and supporting our volunteers with the daily operations of the store.
Our shops open Monday to Saturday from 09:00 to 17:00. This role is on a zero hours contract where there are no guaranteed working hours in a week but hours will be agreed based on business need – flexibility is key for this role. Weekend and bank holiday working may be required.
Internally this role is known as a Standby Shop Assistant.
About you
We are looking for someone who:
* Has previous experience working in a retail environment.
* Is proficient in cash handling and reconciliation.
* Has supervisory experience.
* Thrives in a customer-facing environment.
* Possesses computer literacy and administration skills.
It would also be great if you have experience:
* Managing volunteers.
How to apply
Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date. Applications will be reviewed as we receive them and interviews arranged accordingly. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.
Benefits
Our generous benefits package includes:
* Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support
* Free access to GP via MetLife - 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family
* Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution
* Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers
To read more about the benefits Blue Cross has to offer, please visit the 'why work for us' page on our website.
Additional information
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Temporary
* Job function: Sales and Business Development
* Industries: Non-profit Organizations
Internally this role is known as Standby Shop Assistant.
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