Store Manager

  • Zachary Daniels Recruitment
  • Cowley, Oxfordshire
  • Feb 04, 2026
Contractor Retail

Job Description

Store Manager (Charity Retail) Oxford 30-hour Contract

About the role

Zachary Daniels is seeking an experienced Store Manager to lead a busy charity retail store with a strong environmental and creative mission. This part-time (30 hours) role offers an excellent opportunity for someone looking to balance leadership responsibility with work-life balance. Reporting to the Chair of the Board of Trustees, you will manage the day-to-day running of the store, lead staff and volunteers, and create a welcoming, well-organised and commercially successful environment. There is a really opportunity to make a difference to the physical store space but also longer term to create engaging and creative work shops.

Key responsibilities

  • Lead, manage and support staff and volunteers, including recruitment and supervision
  • Deliver excellent customer service and donor experience
  • Oversee merchandising, stock management, pricing and promotions
  • Plan rotas and ensure the store opens during agreed trading hours
  • Maintain high standards of cleanliness, safety and security
  • Lead on Health & Safety compliance and risk assessments
  • Build relationships with customers, community groups and partners
  • Organise and support events, promotions and local engagement activity
  • Manage cash handling, basic financial records and performance reporting

About you

You will have:

  • Experience in retail management or a leadership role with transferable skills
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • A proactive, organised and customer-focused approach
  • Confidence managing a diverse team of staff and volunteers
  • Energy, enthusiasm and an interest in sustainability or community impact

Salary: 27,300 per annum ( 21,840 pro rata, based on 30 hours per week)
Hours: 30 hours per week, Tuesday to Saturday (every Sunday off)
Location: Oxford

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