Shop Manager

Job Details

Permanent
37 hours per week, over 7 days, to include Saturdays and Sundays
£25,760 per annum
Location:
Exmouth

• 28 days holiday a year, plus Bank Holidays
• Stakeholder pension scheme with matching contributions up to 8%
• Free confidential counselling service: available to all staff and volunteers
• Opportunity for all managers to join our Bespoke Management Development Programme – Compass

Full details about our benefits can be found on our website.

Having Retail/Management experience? Are you looking for a new challenge in 2026?

We are looking for a Shop Manager to lead our team in the Exmouth shop. You will work in a creative environment, managing donated goods to maximize sales and net contribution. Your role will have a direct impact on supporting the frontline work that helps young people in England.

• Lead the shop team and oversee daily operations in the Exmouth location.
• Maximize sales and net contribution through effective management of donated goods.
• Drive revenue generation, ensuring the shop meets its financial targets.
• Recruit, train and motivate a diverse volunteer team alongside an Assistant Shop Manager.
• Build strong relationships with the local community by promoting the shop and encouraging support.
• Create a welcoming, inclusive environment for staff, volunteers and shoppers.

• Prior Retail or Management experience.
• Excellent communication skills, both internal and external.
• Strong leadership, people‑management and motivation skills.
• Ability to work independently and make sound business decisions.
• Commitment to safeguarding and protecting children and young people.

The Children’s Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We have policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.

The closing date for applications is Thursday 12th February 2026. If, after 14 days, we have received enough applications we reserve the right to close the vacancy from Thursday 5th February onwards.

Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.