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Base pay range
* Hours: 45 hours across 5 days per week.
* Pay: £31,392 – £33,948 per annum.
* Benefits: 6 weeks holiday, 15% staff discount, staff benefits package, and more.
Are you an experienced team leader or supervisor in retail, hospitality or another customer‑focussed industry? Do you want to progress into a management role? If so, this opportunity is for you.
We are looking to recruit a trainee shop manager for our shop in Hendon, Barnet, Greater London. The role is a permanent full‑time (45 hours per week) position, with a variety of shifts over 5 days a week.
What does the training involve?
* Initial training period working alongside an experienced shop manager and developing your practical skills in retail management.
* Run your shop with high support from your Area Manager.
* Approximately 3–6 months into your training, you will take on full responsibility for your own shop (subject to performance review) while continuing to develop your management skills with your Area Manager.
* Work towards a Level 4 Retail Manager apprenticeship qualification with Inspiro, our approved training provider.
* Support with upskilling your Maths and English (if required).
* Complete an independent end‑point assessment at the end of training.
This is an 18‑month training programme and upon successful completion you will be made a permanent employee.
In return for your hard work and commitment, you will receive:
* A starting salary of £31,392.52, with a potential increase to £33,948.94 after 6 months, depending on progress and achievement of KPIs.
* A Level 4 Retail Manager apprenticeship qualification.
* Paid time to complete your apprenticeship coursework.
* Great training and support.
* 30 days holiday each year.
* 15% staff discount to use in any of our shops.
* Free life assurance.
* Workplace pension.
* A staff benefits package which includes a virtual GP as well as discounted services and products such as cinema tickets, gym memberships, days out and travel.
As one of our Trainee Shop Managers you will:
* Be fully accountable for your shop and responsible for ensuring customers are looked after and shop routines are completed to maintain a safe, clean and tidy store.
* Motivate and guide your team to be as successful and efficient as possible.
* Lead by example and get stuck in with the day‑to‑day tasks involved in running a busy shop.
* Control key costs including payroll, shrinkage and waste.
* Meet standards in relation to customer service, cash handling, health & safety, stock management, merchandising and presentation.
* Take responsibility for recruitment, training and development of your team.
About you:
We are looking for committed, highly motivated, passionate people who have the drive and ambition to keep learning and developing in their career. We would like to see the following:
* Has a friendly, positive, hardworking approach to work.
* Is a ‘people person’ who finds it easy to get on with everyone and can build strong working relationships.
* Is trustworthy and reliable; you will be an important part of a small team and customers will depend on you.
* Is organised and can remain calm in busy, high‑pressure situations.
* Ensures all work set by our apprenticeship provider is completed on time and to the best of your ability.
More than just a job
There are many opportunities for a career at Farmfoods. We promote our team members internally, and many people in management and central services positions started their careers in our shops. This could be the start of a rewarding and long‑term career for you.
A bit about us
Farmfoods is a family business with ambition. We pride ourselves on offering our customers great value, quality products from clean and tidy shops with the friendliest team in retail. We aim to offer sensational value to customers on a great range of everyday family‑oriented goods, backed by a genuine and friendly customer experience. Our shop teams are essential, serving thousands of customers each week and the reputation of Farmfoods in their hands.
Seniority level
Internship
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Sales and Business Development
Industries
Retail
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