Retail Shift Manager

Retail Shift Manager (Full-Time)

• Location: Store – Newmarket Road, Cambridge (CB5 8WR)

• Agency: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

• Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (40-hour contract)

• Experience Level: Management Experience

• Reference Number: SBS-714713

The Opportunity

At Supportive Bridge Staffing, we match exceptional leadership talent with rewarding workplace environments. We are currently recruiting an organized, reliable, and career-driven Retail Shift Manager to lead operations at a major, fast-growing supermarket store on Newmarket Road in Cambridge.

As a Retail Shift Manager, you will be the key driver behind a high-performing shop floor. Thriving in a vibrant and bustling setting, you’ll take charge of daily operations—motivating your team, protecting stock integrity, and ensuring high standards are met during every shift. If you are an approachable leader who loves to solve problems on their feet and build a foundation for long-term retail success, this is your next step.

What You’ll Earn & Receive

• Hourly Rate: £15.45 - £15.95 per hour

• Premium Pay: An additional £2.00/hr for Bank Holidays and £3.50/hr for night shifts (when applicable)

• Holiday: 30–35 days of annual leave (pro rata)

• Perks: 10% in-store discount & Pension scheme

• Support: Enhanced family leave, long service awards, and excellent training tailored to champion your career progression

What You’ll Do

• Team Leadership: Motivate, support, and delegate tasks effectively, creating a supportive workspace where your colleagues can succeed alongside you.

• Shift Management: Manage freshness checks, cash processes, inventory tracking, and stock management to ensure seamless operations.

• Operational Control: Confidently run the store floor and manage colleagues in the absence of the Store Manager and Deputy Store Manager.

• Problem Solving: Swiftly tackle day-to-day challenges on your feet to keep the store running like clockwork.

• Customer Experience: Foster a welcoming environment, ensuring every customer receives premium service during their visit.

What You’ll Need

• Proven experience leading a team and achieving targets in a bustling, fast-paced retail or hospitality setting.

• Strong delegation skills with the ability to inspire and rally a team around shared goals.

• Exceptional patience, a friendly manner, and a track record of staying calm under pressure.

• A proactive, encouraging approach to help your colleagues develop themselves and improve operations.

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