Temporary Assistant Shop Manager

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Would you like to work at the heart of your local community? Are you motivated to inspire and support a team of volunteers? Do you have retail experience and are ready for the next step in your career? If so, this could be the opportunity for you.

Fixed term for 3 months, 21 hours a week.

Scope's Sheffield shop - Division House, Division Street, Sheffield, S1 1HT
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Please note that successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

We welcome all applications by 11:59pm GMT on Thursday 26 February 2026.

As Temporary Assistant Shop Manager at Scope’s Sheffield shop, you will work alongside the Shop Manager to keep the shop running smoothly each day. Every day is different. You will help increase sales, manage shop costs, and support and motivate the team.

• Assist in the management of the shop operations.
• Work with the Shop Manager to support, motivate, and involve a diverse team of paid employees and volunteers.
• Actively promote Scope and its services within the community.
• Support the shop manager to drive sales and effectively manage stock. Also support our online selling with identifying suitable items and listing on online selling platforms.
• Help the team deliver excellent customer service.
• Deputise for the shop manager in their absence.

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.

We’re looking for someone who has:

• Proven experience in a customer-facing role, with responsibility for supervising or leading a team within retail or other service-based environments.
• Experience working in a target-driven environment, with a focus on achieving sales or performance goals.
• Experience of working in a fast paced environment.
• A team player with strong work ethic.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• IT literacy 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.

Our shops are the face of our retail brand, run by dedicated, creative, and passionate teams. We focus on sustainable fashion, engage with local communities, and lead volunteers to deliver a great experience for colleagues and customers. Funds raised support Scope’s mission of achieving equality for disabled people and their families.

Scope shops are open every day. Some weekend and Bank Holiday cover is needed.

Full‑time: 35 hours per week, five days out of seven.

Part‑time:
Weekly hours on a seven‑day rota.

In line with UK legislation, we are only able to accept applications from individuals aged 18 or over. This is because the role may involve working alone in the shop at times.

You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Scope is not able to offer visa sponsorship.

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.

Pioneering, Courageous, Connected, Open, Fair.

We trust each other and give colleagues freedom to be creative, push boundaries, and change minds.

We are proud to be a charity that stands for disability equality. We welcome applications from disabled people and anyone with an impairment, condition, or access need. We want our team to reflect the communities we serve.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we promise to offer an interview to all disabled applicants who declare a disability on the application form and also meet the essential criteria in the person specification.

If you need any changes or support during the recruitment process, please email

You can also find more details about asking for adjustments at interview on our website.

You must meet all the essential requirements listed in the person specification.

If lots of people apply, we may need to limit interviews to a fair number of disabled applicants who best meet the criteria.

EDI is a priority  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.

You can find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion on the Scope website.

• 35 days holiday
• company pension
• and more

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