Retail Supervisor

We are looking to recruit a Retail Supervisor to join our team based at our Midlands site. You will join us on a part-time, permanent basis, working 21 hours per week (7 hours per day on any 3 days out of the 7-day week, including weekends, bank holidays and early mornings/evenings, as necessary). In return, you will receive asalary of £16,676.69 per annum.

The Royal Air Force Museum is a national museum, a Government non-departmental public body (NDPB) and a registered charity, with two sister sites at London and Midlands. Our purpose is to share the RAF story, past, present and future – using the stories of its people and our collections in order to engage, inform and inspire. Our Vision is to inspire everyone with the RAF story – the people who shape it and its place in our lives.

We have two public sites (London and Midlands) and a stored collection (Stafford). Our trading company and active fundraising supplement Grant in Aid which comes through the Ministry of Defence.

The Royal Air Force Museum is a Carbon Literate organisation and as such promotes Carbon Literacy.

About the Retail Supervisor role:

The Museum is looking to recruit an experienced Retail Supervisor. Assisted by the Retail Manager, you will be responsible for supervising day to day retail operational activity and ensuring the provision of consistently high standards of customer care to actively support the strategic priorities of the Museum. You will help to maximise the commercial return from the Museum’s retail activities and experiences as well as supporting all commercial operations, delivering an excellent visitor experience.

You will actively contribute to the interpretation of the story of the RAF and support daily operations across the Museum.

What we are looking for in our Retail Supervisor:

The right candidate will have a proven track record in commercial retail sales, EPOS and stock control systems coupled with the promotion and delivery of a high standard of customer service and care. We are looking for someone with prior supervisory experience and passion in leading and motivating a team, as well as driving the standards of both service and sales.

Travel between the Museum’s sites will be necessary from time to time as well as attending off site events, trade shows and training courses, which may require overnight stays.

Closing date for applications: 1 March 2026
Interviews will take place on: 12 March 2026

If you think you have what it takes and want to be part of this exciting journey, please visit the jobs page on our website for further information. xekaoyc Join us in delivering our purpose and achieving our vision, ensuring that the Royal Air Force’s story continues to enrich and inspire current and future generations. We would love to hear from you.