Role overview
Fresh and Retail Standards Manager - Nottinghamshire & Leicestershire
up to £45,000 (depending on experience) Plus potential bonus, excellent benefits package, including Company Car, Mobile Phone & Tablet/Laptop.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Fresh and Retail Standards Manager within our Blakemore Retail division to cover our SPAR stores in the Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire Areas
A day in the life of…
As the Fresh & Retail Standards Manager, you will lead and develop a team of Fresh & Retail Standards Coaches to drive operational excellence, compliance, and consistency across Fresh & Retail categories. You will support store teams and Regional Operations Managers in optimising performance, enhancing the customer experience, and increasing sales.
Working closely with franchise partners (Greggs & Subway), suppliers, and internal teams, you will ensure brand integrity and operational efficiency. With a passion for retail, you will collaborate with store teams to embed core retail principles—Brilliant Basics, Moments of Wow, Food for Later, and Food for Now—delivering an exceptional shopping experience while maintaining full compliance with food safety, trading standards, and health & safety regulations.
Key accountabilities; Reporting to the Head Of Fresh & Retail Standards
* Leadership & Team Development
* Operational Excellence & Compliance
* Sales Growth & Business Performance
* Risk & Compliance Management
* Stakeholder & Franchise Management
* Customer Experience & Brand Standards
Generic Responsibilities
* Act as a role model for the company values, creating an inclusive culture of working together to improve performance.
* Maintain employee and organisational confidentiality in line with the Data Protection Act.
* Demonstrate commitment to equality and diversity.
* Comply with all policy and legal requirement in relation to the role.
What's in it for you?
You will play a vital role in our business and have a huge impact on our success so not only will you receive excellent training, support and continued development but we will also offer a competitive salary and superb benefits package.
* Salary of up to £45,000 p/a plus bonus opportunity.
* Use of Company Car, Mobile Phone & tablet/laptop.
* 26 days holiday per year (Increasing after 3 years) + 8 bank holidays in lieu as per working rota.
* Whilst the company does not recognise customary holidays, additional payments are made for the following, for working a minimum of 8 hours (Christmas Day,Boxing Day, New Years Day & Easter Monday)
* Maternity & Paternity pay
* Develop your skills and capability in a highly supportive and multi-diverse culture
* Outstanding Training & Development
* Gain hands-on experience in a high volume, fast paced convenience store
* Proactive promotion of internal candidates
* Flexible working hours
* Excellent benefits package including:
o Early access to your pay through ‘EarlyPay’
o 24/7 access to your payslips and Rotas via HR/Payroll portal
o 12.5% Staff discount on fresh items & 10% Staff Discount on ambient products in our SPAR stores (ex Alcohol & Cigarettes)
o Access to our colleague benefits scheme which offers a wide range of high street retail, holiday & leisure discounts
o Wellbeing support – access to emotional support, counselling, legal and financial advice
o Company Life Insurance worth 1 x Annual Salary and 6 x Annual Salary with Company Pension Scheme
o Company Pension Scheme
o NEST pension scheme
o Extra Holidays - Purchase Scheme
o Long Service Awards (e.g. 25 years service is £500 in vouchers and extra 4 weeks paid leave)
Inclusive environment: as a Disability Confident Committed employer we are dedicated to creating a fair, inclusive workplace for all. We offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
Department
Retail - Field/HO Management
Contract type
Permanent
Hours
40 hours per week
Salary
up to £45,000 (depending on experience) plus bonus opportunity, plus excellent benefits package
Benefits
Company Sick Pay Scheme, Additional Holidays, Company Pension Scheme, Staff Discount, Long Service Awards, Life Cover, Cycle to Work Scheme, Employee Volunteering Opportunities, Company Vehicle commensurate with job role
Closing date for applications
11th July, 2025
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