Customer Team Leader
Location: Co-op, Parkstone Parade, Hastings, TN34 2PS
Pay: £13.99 per hour
Contract: 12 hours per week + regular overtime, permanent, part time
Working pattern: 30% colleague member discount in store – see below for more benefits.
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You must be aged 18+ to authorise age‑related sales. This role may involve periods of independent working, which we’ll discuss with you at interview. We’ll provide relevant safety technology, and the duration of lone working will be kept within agreed guidelines.
Join us as a Customer Team Leader and take the next step toward managing your own store.
As a Customer Team Leader, you’ll lead a small team in a fast‑paced Co‑op store, helping to deliver essential services to your community. Depending on your store, this could involve you working in our post office or bakery, or supporting online services and our home delivery drivers. Whatever the day brings, you’ll play a key role in making life easier for our customers.
Why this job matters
You’ll keep our shelves stocked and support sales, helping us offer even more choice and exciting new services to our customers. You’ll be a familiar face in the community, getting to know your customers and helping us stay connected with local and national charities. Plus, you’ll be a champion for Co‑op membership, helping to drive the growth of our unique business.
What you’ll do
* Own the day‑to‑day running of the store by leading the team on your shift
* Motivate, coach and support your team to deliver great service and efficient operations
* Work hands‑on on the shop floor and tills, supporting daily operations and setting the pace for a team of Customer Team Members
* Support store performance through merchandising, stock accuracy and HR processes
* Champion Co‑op through community engagement and membership growth
What you’ll bring
* Passion for people and leadership
* The ability to work flexibly and lead by example
* Confidence to work alone in a store environment
* Skills in retail, merchandising or team management (experience not essential)
Why Co‑op
* Full training and career development resources
* 30% discount on Co‑op products in store
* Flexible access to pay as you earn it
* Up to 10% pension contributions
* 36 days of holiday (pro‑rata, including bank holidays)
* 24/7 access to GP appointments and colleague support programme
* Market‑leading policies to help you through life's big moments
We’re building diverse and inclusive teams
We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work. We’re proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll support you.
As part of the application process for this job you’ll need to complete two online assessments. It will take 15‑20 minutes to complete these tests.
We reserve the right to remove a vacancy before the scheduled closing date.
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