Job Details
Job Type – Team Leader
Fixed Term Employment – Contract Ends 28/03/2027
Salary – £14.18 per hour
Hours of Work – 37.5 hours a week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday)
Position Summary
As a Team Leader at Hobbycraft, you will assist the Store Manager in the day‑to‑day running of the store. You will also be responsible for running the store in the Store Manager’s absence. You will deliver excellent customer service that encourages repeat visits and drives incremental sales. Delivering a truly customer‑focused experience is key to our continued success. As an integral member of the management team, you will demonstrate our brand values in every aspect of your work.
Company Benefits
* 33 days holiday including bank holidays pro rata, growing with you during your time with us
* 40% colleague discount
* Long service awards to thank you for your time spent with us
* Cycle2Work scheme
* Discounted gym membership
* Day off to celebrate your birthday
* Fun event days to fundraise for our charity partners
* Annual paid‑for charity volunteer day
* Employee Support Programme, for overall wellbeing for you and your family, including financial and mortgage advice
* Access to a personal pension scheme
* Access to a range of high street discounts
* An inclusive and creative working environment, so you can truly be you and enjoy your time at work
* Colleague social events held throughout the year
Areas of Responsibility
* Teamwork and Leadership – you will lead by example, coaching colleagues where appropriate, to drive outstanding customer service and commercial awareness in the team
* Brand ambassador – you will be passionate about the Hobbycraft brand, embracing change in a positive and proactive way
* Planner – you will ensure the store is set for a successful day of trade
* Relationship builder – you will ensure everyone is always treated fairly and with dignity and respect, adhering to our Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging policy to ensure a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for all
* Merchandiser – you will be required to co‑ordinate the working of deliveries, manual handling is an essential part of the role
* Click and Collect – you will be required to co‑coordinate the Click and Collect process
* Policy expert – you will comply with company policies and Health and Safety Regulations ensuring the store remains a safe and legal place to work for the team
* Communicator – you will deliver clear and concise communications, such as key messages and daily targets, so the team understands the expectations and how to deliver them
* Workshops – you will be required to host various workshops in‑store
* Store Management – you will support the Store Manager in the day‑to‑day management of the store and will be responsible for the running of the store in the Store Manager’s absence. Responsibilities include keyholding, opening and closing the store, attending alarm callouts if required, cash controls, PI counts, general admin, back‑of‑house access, general store and colleague security, all data compliance (e.g payroll, recruitment, personal data)
* Recruitment – you will assist the Store Manager to build a high‑performing team through the recruitment, induction and training of new colleagues
* Colleague Support – you will provide support and coaching for colleagues where appropriate
Experience
* A proven track record of the following in a retail or similar environment:
* Duty management experience is advantageous
* Passionate about sales and driving profit
* Keyholding
* Cash handling and security awareness
* Coaching colleagues
* Merchandising experience
* Health and safety compliance
* Awareness of store key performance indicators (KPIs)
* Effective time management
* Determination to inspire success within your team
Skills
* Organisation and planning
* Decision making
* Interpersonal and communication skills
* Excellent customer service
* Adaptability
* Commercial awareness
* Brand ambassador
* Self‑motivated
Job Suitability
This role would suit a current Team Leader in a Retail, or similar, environment, or an experienced colleague looking to make their first move onto the Management career path. The candidate should be a confident and professional individual, who is able to support the management of a diverse team in a fast‑paced environment; someone who is calm and resilient, able to work well under pressure and cope with changing priorities.
Equal Opportunities
Hobbycraft is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equal and fair treatment for all colleagues or potential colleagues irrespective of race, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnic origins, religion or belief, disability, age, gender, marital or family status. We support anyone with a disability in applying for our vacancies; if you have a disability and require support throughout our recruitment process, you can contact us at recruitment@hobbycraft.co.uk and let us know what adjustments you may need.
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