Overview
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Department: Store Management | Location: Leeds Trinity | Compensation: £26,445 FTE
Description
We are looking for an energetic and inspiring People & Service Team Leader to support our store operations and lead our team to success. As a People & Service Team Leader, you will constantly strive to improve the customer journey through creating an engaged and motivated team who deliver exceptional customer service. You will support the People & Service Manager to develop the team and maintain visual and operational standards, driving conversion, sales and KPIs. This is an FTC role until 31st January 2026.
For a more detailed overview of this role, check out the job description attached at the bottom of this advert.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Consistently deliver great service and role model this throughout the store team.
* Create a diverse and inclusive environment where all your store team feel valued.
* Create a wellbeing culture in store by being a direct line of communication for the store team.
* Confidently duty manage in all areas of the store operation including product and operations.
* Support the People & Service Manager to consistently delight customers through delivering the best customer journey across service, people, visual and operations.
* Support the People & Service Manager to empower the team within store to deliver for the customer by always putting customer experience at the centre of decision making.
* Have a good understanding of commercial tools and how to use them to drive actions.
* Take accountability to drive store KPIs, including sales, stock loss, payroll, conversion, voice of customer, RFID, and people KPIs.
* Support the management of store operations, including compliance with health & safety standards.
* Support the development of the store team to deliver a high performing, motivated and engaged store team who feel valued and recognised for their contribution.
You'll Be Perfect If
* You have previous experience in retail, preferably in a supervisor role.
* You are passionate about fashion and stay updated on the latest trends.
* You possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* You can motivate and inspire a team to achieve their best.
* You are proactive, adaptable, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
* You love our products as much as we do so we create the best possible customer journey!
Things To Consider
* Fast-Paced Environment: This is a high-energy role where priorities can shift quickly based on sales performance, customer trends, and seasonal demands. You’ll need to be comfortable adapting to situations and juggling multiple tasks.
* Reporting: Your ability to analyse customer feedback and sales data will be crucial in driving improvements to your store.
* Managing People: Strong emotional intelligence is essential, as you’ll be managing a diverse team.
* Hands-On Role: While this position is strategic, it also requires you to be hands-on with product movement, floor resets, and physical tasks like adjusting layouts, displays, and stock replenishment.
* Weekend Work: You’ll need to work on weekends, public holidays, and during key seasonal periods. This is especially crucial during busy times like sales events, product launches, or store promotions.
* Deadlines: Strong time management skills are important for balancing multiple responsibilities and meeting deadlines.
* Leading a Team: Your ability to foster a positive team culture will be crucial in creating an enjoyable work environment.
What we can offer you
* Generous 50% staff discount & uniform allowance
* Discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions and more through Reward Gateway
* Stores fitted with Kindness Cupboards and support in partnership with the Retail Trust
* Family support including enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption & fertility treatment; partnership with Retail Trust
* Give as you earn scheme and a matched funding program
* Progression focus and on-the-job training and qualifications
* A generous bonus scheme & private pension plan
* 30 days paid holiday (UK 28 days) including Bank Holidays, with option to buy additional days
Keeping You Safe
River Island is committed to the safeguarding of all employees and to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds and will consider flexible work requests where operationally possible.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Contract
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Industries
Retail
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