Shop Manager - Esher


Company:	C2 Recruitment Limited
Salary:	£13.92 to £13.92 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Esher, KT10 9NP
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	18 Aug 2026
Closing date:	17 Sept 2026

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Summary

Shop Manager - Esher | Seasonal Christmas Retail

Location: Esher, KT10 9NP

Contract: Temporary - October to December 2026

Hours: Full-time and part-time available

Pay: £13.92 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 Esher 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 Esher 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 Esher.

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 Esher, KT10 9NP.

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