Retail Supervisor

Celebrating Shakespeare is at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking to recruit a part-time Retail Supervisor, working an average of 24.5 hours per week, to join the team at Shakespeare's Birthplace Shop and Bookshop on Henley Street and Anne Hathaway's Cottage in Shottery, both within Stratford-upon-Avon.

Supporting the Retail Manager, you will be a key member of the retail team. Working in a dynamic retail environment, you will be engaging with visitors and customers from around the world.

You will have a passion for retail, experience of working in a busy shop and possess the ability to motivate others to achieve retail targets. You will also have knowledge and experience of merchandising and display. You will have a proactive approach and be an enthusiastic and confident communicator with excellent customer service skills.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 20 September 2026, and interviews will take place on Thursday 24 September 2026, in-person in Stratford-upon-Avon .

We will send you a confirmation email once you have sent your online application, where you will be able to complete your profile in full.

The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging (EDIB) in our recruitment practices and in the working practices of our staff and volunteers.

Please download to view supporting documents below.

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- Retail Supervisor
- August

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- Retail Supervisor - PT, Perm
- August

• Adaptability
• Commercial Awareness
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Customer Service
• Dependability and time management
• Initiative
• Numeracy
• Problem Solving
• Teamwork and Collaboration

• Employee Discount
• Free Parking
• Health and Well-being Programme
• Store Discount