Job Type – Team Leader
Rates of pay from £13.20ph to £13.62ph depending on store location
Hours of Work - 37.5 hours a week
As a Team Leader at Hobbycraft, you will assist the Store Manager in the day-to-day running of the store. Also 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.
WHY HOBBYCRAFT?
1. Previously voted one of the Top 5 Best Companies in the UK by our own colleagues
2. We’re a forward thinking, diverse team and are 100% committed to what we do
3. We have a reputation to shout about, exceeding customer expectations first time, every time
COMPANY BENEFITS
4. 33 days holiday including bank holidays pro-rata, growing with you during your time with us
5. An extra day off to celebrate your Birthday
6. 25% colleague discount, with ad hoc double discount days
7. Long service awards to thank you for your time spent with us
8. Cycle2Work scheme
9. Discounted gym membership
10. Fun event days to fund raise for our charity partners
11. Annual paid-for charity volunteer day
12. Employee Support Programme, for overall wellbeing for you and your family, including financial and mortgage advice
13. Access to a personal pension scheme
14. Access to a range of high street discounts
15. An inclusive and creative working environment, so you can truly be you and enjoy your time at work
16. Colleague social events held throughout the year
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
17. Teamwork and Leadership – you will lead by example, coaching colleagues where appropriate, to drive outstanding customer service and commercial awareness in the team
18. Brand ambassador – you will be passionate about the Hobbycraft brand, embracing change in a positive and proactive way.
19. Planner – You will ensure the store is set for a successful day of trade
20. 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
21. Merchandiser – You will be required to co-ordinate the working of deliveries, manual handling is an essential part of the role
22. Click and Collect – you will be required to co-ordinate the Click and Collect process
23. 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
24. Communicator - you will deliver clear and concise communications, such as key messages and daily targets, so the team understand the expectations and how to deliver them
25. Workshops – you will be required to host various workshops in-store
26. 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. Your responsibilities will also include but will not be limited to: being a keyholder, responsible for opening and closing the store and 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)
27. Recruitment – you will assist the Store Manager to build a high performing team through the recruitment, induction and training of new colleagues
28. Colleague Support – you will provide support and coaching for colleagues where appropriate
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Experience:
29. 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)
30. Effective time management
31. Determination to inspire success within your team
Skills:
32. Organisation and planning
33. Decision making
34. Interpersonal and communication skills
35. Excellent customer service
36. Adaptability
37. Commercial awareness
38. Brand ambassador
39. 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.
Hobbycraft are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, and 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.
Due to the volume of applications we are receiving we may need to close the vacancy prior to the expiry date