Team Leader - Step Into Store Leadership
The Heart of England Co-operative Society is excited to announce the opening of our BRAND NEW food convenience store in Southam Flying Fields this July, and we're looking for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join us!
We have a variety of permanent contracts available: 16, 20, 24, or 30 hours per week.
Are you passionate about providing excellent customer service and looking to be part of a dynamic team? Join us at the Heart of England Co-operative Society and help us bring exceptional food convenience and customer service to the heart of Southam. We're looking for Team Leaders to join our Southam Flying Fields store and we have various part-time contracts available.
This is your opportunity to move beyond a standard retail role and take real ownership-leading a team, driving performance, and building the skills to progress into Store Management.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Team Leader, you'll take responsibility for key areas of the store and step up to run the operation in the absence of the Store Manager.
You'll:
* Lead, coach and develop your team to deliver strong performance
* Take ownership of shifts, including opening and closing the store
* Drive excellent customer service and make us the go-to store in the community
* Support recruitment, training and onboarding of new colleagues
* Manage performance, attendance and team engagement
* Control key commercial areas including waste, stock and labour
* Maintain high standards across availability, merchandising and compliance
This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll be expected to lead from the front and make decisions that impact the store's success.
About You
* Experience in retail or a fast-paced customer environment
* Previous supervisory or leadership experience (or ready to step up)
* Willingness to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and holidays
* Commercial awareness and confidence working towards targets
* A natural motivator who can get the best out of people
* Organised, resilient and comfortable taking ownership
Your Career with Us
We don't just hire Team Leaders-we develop future Store Managers. With structured training, real accountability and ongoing support, you'll have a clear pathway to progress within the Society.
Pay & Benefits
* £13.35 per hour
Holiday & Financial
* 30 days holiday (incl. bank holidays), rising with service
* Pension with 3.3% employer contribution
* Life assurance (2x salary)
Discounts & Perks
* 10% colleague discount + double discount every pay weekend
* 15% discount at Fabb Furniture
* Access to My Staff Shop and wide retail discounts
* Wagestream - flexible access to your pay
Health & Wellbeing
* 24/7 GP access, counselling & support services
* Grocery Aid & Co-op Credit Union support
* Wellbeing app & mental health support
* Eye care support
Family & Support
* Enhanced maternity pay
* Enhanced redundancy pay
* Bereavement and terminal illness support
Recognition
* Refer a Friend scheme
* Long Service Awards
Why Join Us?
At Heart of England Co-operative Society, our stores are at the heart of the community. As a Team Leader, you'll play a key role in shaping your store, developing your team, and making a real difference locally. This store is opening in July but we expect colleagues to be available for training and induction during May/June.
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