Shop Manager

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Interview prep

Expect scenarios on rotas under short staffing, turning complaints into process fixes, and keeping a small team aligned on daily priorities.

• Walk through how you assign work to hit service and timing goals.
• Give an example of recording ops or people data and what you changed from it.
• Describe collaborating on an events or activity plan with staff.

Fit summary

Good fit if you like hands-on shop leadership, fair scheduling, calm customer service, and clear written follow-up—especially in a charity-retail setting where mission and till-side ops both matter.

Day in the role

As Shop Manager at St Peter's Hospice in Staple Hill, Bristol, your day centres on running the shop floor and team so customers are served well and stock and service standards hold.

• Set staff schedules against opening hours and busy periods.
• Coordinate floor work, displays, and day-to-day shop activity.
• Track personnel and operational notes and write short activity reports.
• Use customer feedback to tighten service and fix recurring issues.
• Brief visitors on events, collections, or shop activities when asked.

Skills to emphasize

Build scheduling, coaching, customer-service recovery, basic reporting, and event/activity planning.

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FAQ from this listing

What does a Shop Manager typically own day to day?

Schedules, floor coordination, service standards, light reporting, and acting on customer feedback—not just personal selling.

Which skills matter most for this title?

People rostering, clear handovers, service recovery, and concise activity reporting; free business and project-management intros can help.

Is this role remote?

This listing is on-site in Staple Hill, Bristol; shop leadership needs presence for staff, stock, and customers.

Occupation tasks (O*NET)

Public-domain labor data — prepare examples for 2–3 of these.

• Analyze and record personnel or operational data and write related activity reports.
• Apply customer feedback to service improvement efforts.
• Assign work schedules, following work requirements, to ensure quality and timely delivery of service.
• Collaborate with staff members to plan or develop programs of events or schedules of activities.
• Direct or coordinate the activities of entertainment and recreation related workers.
• Furnish customers with information on events or activities.
• Inform workers about interests or special needs of specific groups.
• Inspect work areas or operating equipment to ensure conformance to established standards in areas such as cleanliness or maintenance.

O*NET source

Role overview (listing rewrite)

Job Title: Shop Manager Company: St Peter's Hospice Location: Staple Hill, Bristol About This Position This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, creative and motivated individual to join the team as a Shop Manager at our very successful Staple Hill store. As one of our Shop Managers, you will be supported by an experienced and knowledgeable team who will help you develop your skills and build strong relationships with customers and volunteers. Key Responsibilities Maintain a welcoming environment for all visitors to the shop. Manage daily operations including inventory control, sales, and customer service. Develop and implement strategies to increase footfall and sales. Recruit, train, and manage volunteers effectively. Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. What You Bring Demonstrable experience in retail management or a similar role. A strong track record of achieving sales targets. Excellent interpersonal skills to engage effectively with customers, volunteers, and staff. The ability to lead and motivate teams. An understanding of health and safety regulations within the workplace. About St Peter's Hospice St Peter’s Hospice is a well-established charity providing compassionate care for people living with life-limiting illnesses. We are committed to supporting individuals and their families through challenging times, offering a range of services including medical, emotional, and practical support. Applying for This Role To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there.

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Questions to ask them

• What does success look like in the first 90 days for this role?
• How is the team structured, and who would I work with most?
• What tools and systems does this role use daily?
• Is the work primarily based in Staple Hill, Bristol, hybrid, or fully remote?