Apprentice Store Manager

Farmfoods; Wick; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Staff discount 15%

Life assurance

Job summary

Farmfoods is hiring an Apprentice Store Manager for our Armley shop in Leeds. This 19-month programme combines hands-on management training with formal qualification progression, leading to a permanent role.

You start with 45 hours per week, 5 days from 7, and will work alongside an experienced manager before taking on Bedford shop responsibilities with strong support from your Area Manager.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in retail or customer-focused environments.
• Willingness to train and progress into management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in running the Armley shop while on training.
• Gradually take on full responsibility for the Bedford shop during progression.
• Complete the Level 4 Retail Manager apprenticeship.
• Provide excellent customer service and lead staff to deliver great value.

Skills

Team leadership

Education

Level 4 Retail Manager apprenticeship standard

Job description

We are looking to recruit an Apprentice Store Manager for our Armley shop in Leeds. We offer a permanent full-time (45 hours per week) position working a variety of shifts, 5 days from 7 each week.

What does the training involve?

Initial training period working alongside an experienced shop manager and developing your practical skills in retail management.

A period of running your shop with high support from your Area Manager.

Approximately 3-6 months into your training, you will take on full responsibility for our Bedford shop while you will continue to develop your management skills, with the support of your area manager.

Working towards a Level 4 Retail Manager apprenticeship qualification with Inspiro Learning, our approved training provider.

Support with upskilling your Maths and English (if required)

Are you an experienced team leader or supervisor in retail, hospitality or another customer focussed industry? Are you looking to progress further into a management role? If yes, then this might be the opportunity for you.

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. We back up our sensational value with a focus on delivering an 'old fashioned', genuine and friendly customer experience.

Our shop teams are essential. They serve thousands of customers each week and have the reputation of Farmfoods in their hands. To our customers, they are Farmfoods.

This is a 19‑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 £32,648.16 per annum (increase to £35,306.88 after 6 months if meeting expectations of role)
• A retail manager level 4 apprenticeship standard 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.