Retail Shift Manager

Retail Shift Manager (New Store Opening) — Walton-on-Thames

Your Supportive Bridge to Leadership Success

Location: New Zealand Avenue, KT12 1XA Walton-on-Thames

Contract Type: Full Time | Experienced

Reference Number: 763223

Compensation: £16.30 - £16.80 per hour (+ £2.00/hr for bank holidays and £3.50/hr for night shifts)

Shifts: Mix of morning and evening shifts (flexible on weekends)

Important Dates & Notes: Interviews to be held on 30th October 2026. Commute Note: Due to early starts and late finishes, public transport options may be limited—please check your commute distance and transport availability for postcode KT12 1XA before applying.

Perks: 30–35 days holiday (pro rata), 10% in-store discount, enhanced family leave, pension scheme, and long-service awards.

About Us: Your Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

At [Agency Name], we believe that finding your next career milestone should be an empowering and seamless experience. As a supportive bridge staffing agency, we walk beside you every step of the way—smoothing out the application process, championing your unique skills, and connecting you with fantastic leadership opportunities at industry-leading brands.

We are proud to partner with a top-tier retail leader to find a driven, organized, and experienced Retail Shift Manager for an exciting New Store Opening in Walton-on-Thames. If you are looking to step up your leadership game in a brand-new environment with a dedicated agency supporting your journey, we are here to help you secure it.

The Role

As a Retail Shift Manager for this brand-new store opening, you’ll help maintain exceptionally high standards day after day. From motivating your team to taking hands-on responsibility for the shop floor, you’ll keep the store running like clockwork in a dynamic, challenging environment. This role offers the perfect platform to prove your leadership capabilities and find your footing for future career success.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead & Inspire: Motivate and support your team by drawing on company leadership principles.

• Problem Solve: Swiftly resolve operational challenges and delegate tasks effectively.

• Store Management: Manage operations within the store and lead colleagues in the absence of the Store Manager and Deputy Store Manager.

• Excellence on the Floor: Handle product freshness, cash processes, inventory, and stock management to ensure seamless shifts.

• Customer Focus: Deliver an outstanding shopping experience for every customer who visits the store.

What You’ll Need

• Experience: Proven experience leading a team to hit targets in a bustling, fast-paced environment.

• Leadership Skills: The ability to effectively delegate tasks, motivate your team, and keep calm under pressure.

• Approachability: Patience, a friendly manner, and a proactive, encouraging attitude toward team and store development.

• Ambition: Passion to thrive as a key pillar of a high-performing new store team.

What’s in It for You

• Competitive Pay: £16.30 - £16.80 per hour, plus enhanced rates for bank holidays (£2.00/hr) and night shifts (£3.50/hr).

• Generous Time Off: 30–35 days holiday (pro rata).

• Perks & Discounts: 10% in-store discount and a solid pension scheme.

• Support & Growth: Enhanced family leave, long-service awards, and structured training to help you thrive and progress in your career at a brand-new location.