At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a vibrant retail team and engage with visitors from around the globe.
- Company: Join the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, celebrating culture and history.
- Benefits: Enjoy employee discounts, free parking, and a health and well-being programme.
- Other info: Flexible part-time hours with opportunities for growth in a supportive team.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic environment while sharing the magic of Shakespeare.
- Qualifications: Retail experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for customer service.
The predicted salary is between 35442 - 43318 £ per year.
Celebrating Shakespeare is at the heart of everything we do.
We are looking to recruit a part-time Retail Supervisor, working an average of 24.5 hours per week, to join the team at Shakespeare's Birthplace Shop and Bookshop on Henley Street and Anne Hathaway's Cottage in Shottery, both within Stratford-upon-Avon.
Supporting the Retail Manager, you will be a key member of the retail team.
Working in a dynamic retail environment, you will be engaging with visitors and customers from around the world.
You will have a passion for retail, experience of working in a busy shop and possess the ability to motivate others to achieve retail targets.
You will also have knowledge and experience of merchandising and display.
You will have a proactive approach and be an enthusiastic and confident communicator with excellent customer service skills.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 20 September 2026, and interviews will take place on Thursday 24 September 2026, in-person in Stratford-upon-Avon .
We will send you a confirmation email once you have sent your online application, where you will be able to complete your profile in full.
The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging (EDIB) in our recruitment practices and in the working practices of our staff and volunteers.
Please download to view supporting documents below.
- JD - Retail Supervisor - August 2025. pdf
- GI - Retail Supervisor - PT, Perm - August 2026. pdf
Skills for the job
- Adaptability
- Commercial Awareness
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Customer Service
- Dependability and time management
- Initiative
- Numeracy
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Company Events
- Employee Discount
- Free Parking
- Health and Well-being Programme
- Store Discount
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Retail Supervisor in Stratford-upon-Avon employer: Shakespeare
At the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that celebrates creativity and community engagement. As a Retail Supervisor, you will enjoy unique benefits such as employee discounts, free parking, and a health and well-being programme, all while working in the picturesque setting of Stratford-upon-Avon. We are committed to your professional growth, providing opportunities for development in a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion.
