Overview
Farmfoods is a family business with ambition. We pride ourselves on offering our customers great value, quality products from clean and tidy shops with the friendliest team in retail. We aim to offer sensational value to customers on a great range of everyday family-oriented goods. We back up our sensational value with a focus on delivering an ‘old fashioned’, genuine and friendly customer experience. Our shop teams are essential. They serve thousands of customers each week and have the reputation of Farmfoods in their hands. To our customers, they are Farmfoods.
Are you a capable team leader or supervisor in retail, hospitality or another customer-focused industry? Are you looking to progress into a management role? If yes, this could be the opportunity for you.
What you'll do at work
We are looking to recruit an Apprentice Store Manager for our shop in Meredith Road, Ipswich. This is a permanent full-time (45 hours per week) position with a variety of shifts, 5 days from 7 each week.
What does the training involve?
* Initial training period working alongside an experienced shop manager and developing practical skills in retail management
* A period of running the shop with high support from the Area Manager
* Approximately 3-6 months into training, take on full responsibility for the Tong Street shop while continuing to develop management skills, with support from the area manager
* Working towards a Level 4 Retail Manager apprenticeship qualification with Inspiro Learning
* Support with upskilling maths and English if required
* Completion of an independent end point assessment at the end of training
This is a 19-month training programme and upon successful completion you will be made a permanent employee.
In return for your hard work and commitment, you will receive:
* A starting salary of 31,392.52 which will increase to £33,948.94 after 6 months if meeting expectations of role
* Paid time to complete apprenticeship coursework
* Great training and support
* 30 days holiday each year
* 15% staff discount to use in any of our shops
* Free life assurance
* Workplace pension
As an Apprentice Store Manager, you will:
* Be fully accountable for your shop and responsible for ensuring customers are looked after and shop routines are completed to maintain a safe, clean and tidy shop
* Motivate and guide your team to be as successful and efficient as possible
* Lead by example and participate in day-to-day tasks involved in running a busy shop
* Control key costs including payroll, shrinkage and waste
* Meet standards in customer service, cash handling, health & safety, stock management, merchandising and presentation
* Take responsibility for recruitment, training and development of your team
Training to be provided
Apprenticeships include time away from work for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider INSPIRO LEARNING LIMITED
Training course Retail manager (level 4)
Training schedule Level 4 Retail Manager Apprenticeship Standard
Apprenticeship standards develop skills within the chosen career route, with set knowledge, skills and behaviours required to be successful in the role. This includes functional skills in maths and English.
After a minimum of 12 months training, and confirmation from employer and Inspiro's Regional Trainer that requirements are met, the apprentice proceeds to end point assessment. The endpoint assessment is independent and uses multiple methods to verify competence. The apprenticeship includes structured teaching, e-learning, face-to-face training and workplace mentoring to prepare for the end-point assessment.
Entry requirements
Share any relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect existing knowledge.
Skills required
* Communication skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Team working
Future prospects
This is a 19-month training programme and, upon successful completion, you will be made a permanent employee. There are many opportunities for a career at Farmfoods, with a preference for internal promotion to management and central services roles.
Closing Date
The closing date for this job offer is 05/10/2025.
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