Store Manager - Burnley Area
Locations covered: Accrington, Burnley Active Way, Bacup, Clitheroe, Todmorden, Burnley Todmorden Road, Rawtenstall
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 40 or 45 hours per week (including weekends) Will consider 32, 36 hr contracts also.
Salary: £52,910 raising to £69,000 over your length of service.
Role Overview
As a Store Manager, you'll run a fast‑paced, multi‑million‑pound store operation and lead a high‑performing team. You'll bring energy, resilience, and strong leadership skills to create a culture built on high standards, teamwork, and excellent customer service. This is a hands‑on role where your leadership sets the tone for the store.
You will be allocated a primary store within the Burnley Area cluster but will also be expected to cover other stores within the region during holidays, sickness, and peak retail periods.
Key Responsibilities
Store Operations
Oversee the day‑to‑day running of the store, maintaining high operational and merchandising standards.
Manage stock levels, deliveries, ordering, scheduling and ensure operational efficiency.
Carry out till checks, compliance routines, and store audits to company standards. People Leadership & Team Development
Lead, inspire, and develop a team to deliver exceptional results.
Support the well being, motivation, and performance of colleagues.
Foster a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute.
Customer Service
Ensure your store consistently provides friendly, efficient, and high‑quality customer service.
Resolve customer queries professionally and confidently.
Financial & Performance Accountability
Drive sales while effectively managing costs and maximising operational efficiency.
Achieve performance targets through strong planning, analysis, and decision‑making.
Multi‑Site Support
Provide leadership cover across other local stores during:
Annual leave
Sickness
Peak trading periods
Maintain strong productivity and service consistency across the cluster.
What You'll Need
Proven experience in leading teams in a fast‑paced, customer‑focused environment.
Strong people‑management, communication and organisational skills.
Ability to work efficiently, prioritise demands, and stay calm under pressure.
A hands‑on approach-leading by example and supporting your team at every level.
Commitment to delivering excellent customer service every day.
What You'll Get
Market‑Leading Salary & Benefits
Starting salary £52,910 rising to £69,000 (45‑hour contract).
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with an option to buy additional leave.
Well being & Lifestyle
Access to a well being programme covering physical, mental, nutritional, financial and social well being.
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
Lifestyle perks including discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, and more.Health & Family Support
Sick pay, maternity, paternity, and adoption leave (after one year).
Health Cash Plan options.
Career Progression
Strong internal development culture with opportunities to progress further within the organisation.
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