We're looking for a Team Leader to join our Ryton Food Store (16 hours per week).
This is your opportunity to move beyond a standard retail role and take real ownership-leading a team, driving performance, and building the skills to progress into Store Management.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Team Leader, you'll take responsibility for key areas of the store and step up to run the operation in the absence of the Store Manager.
* Lead, coach and develop your team to deliver strong performance
* Take ownership of shifts, including opening and closing the store
* Drive excellent customer service and make us the go-to store in the community
* Support recruitment, training and onboarding of new colleagues
* Manage performance, attendance and team engagement
* Control key commercial areas including waste, stock and labour
* Maintain high standards across availability, merchandising and compliance
This is a hands‑on leadership role where you'll be expected to lead from the front and make decisions that impact the store's success.
Experience & Qualifications
* Experience in retail or a fast‑paced customer environment
* Previous supervisory or leadership experience (or ready to step up)
* Commercial awareness and confidence working towards targets
* A natural motivator who can get the best out of people
* Organised, resilient and comfortable taking ownership
At Heart of England Co-operative Society, our stores are at the heart of the community. As a Team Leader, you'll play a key role in shaping your store, developing your team, and making a real difference locally.
We don't just hire Team Leaders-we develop future Store Managers. With structured training, real accountability and ongoing support, you'll have a clear pathway to progress within the Society.
Pay & Benefits
* £13.35 per hour
Holiday & Financial
* 30 days holiday (incl. bank holidays), rising with service
* Pension with 3.3% employer contribution
* Life assurance (2x salary)
Discounts & Perks
* 10% colleague discount + double discount every pay weekend
* 15% discount at Fabb Furniture
* Access to My Staff Shop and wide retail discounts
* Wagestream - flexible access to your pay
Health & Wellbeing
* 24/7 GP access, counselling & support services
* Grocery Aid & Co-op Credit Union support
* Wellbeing app & mental health support
* Eye care support
Family & Support
* Enhanced maternity pay
* Enhanced redundancy pay
* Bereavement and terminal illness support
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