Would you like to work at the heart of your local community? Are you motivated to inspire and support a team of volunteers? Do you have retail experience and are ready for the next step in your career?
If so, this could be the opportunity for you.
The Role
Permanent, 35 hours a week.
Scope's Dartford shop - 26 High Street, Dartford, DA1 1BZ
Please note that successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
We welcome all applications by 11:59pm GMT Friday 11 September 2026
As Shop Manager of Scope’s Dartford shop, you’ll have the autonomy to run the shop with creativity and flair. Every day is different
In this role, you’ll lead a team of paid colleagues and volunteers, offering clear guidance, encouragement, and development. Using your experience and management skills, you’ll help grow sales while making sure every customer and donor enjoys a welcoming and inclusive shop experience. In this role you will:
- Ensure shop sales performance is maximised, actively seeking ways to improve the shop’s performance on a continuous basis.
- Manage all aspects of stock collection and preparation; ensuring that stock processing levels are sufficient to achieve required shop floor density, encouraging stock donations at all times. Also support our online selling with identifying suitable items and listing on online selling platforms
- Recruit, manage and develop paid colleagues and volunteers within Scope’s HR and operational policies and procedures and build a strong team
- Work collaboratively with the Assistant Shop Manager
For more information about the role’s responsibilities and the skills and experience required, please use the Full job description
Please include examples in your application that show how your skills, experience, and values match the person specification in the job description.
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Shop Manager - Dartford
Company: Scope Salary: from £25,172.40 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Dartford, DA1 1BZ Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 2 Sept 2026 Closing date: 23 Sept 2026
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As a Senior Retail Store Manager in Windermere, you will be part of a vibrant community-focused organisation that values teamwork and volunteerism. We offer competitive salaries, including a market supplement, and foster a supportive work culture that encourages personal and professional growth, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in their local area.
