Assistant Manager

Zachary Daniels Recruitment; Newton Village; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager for a leading large format store in Newton Village, UK. The role involves supporting the Store Manager, ensuring compliance and operational standards, and leading a motivated team. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in retail management, particularly in large format environments, and a passion for delivering high customer service. This opportunity offers a competitive salary and a supportive culture for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent working hours

People-focused culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a retail management role, ideally in large format or big box retail.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on team development and operational efficiency.
• Capability to manage compliance standards and operational demands effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support Store Manager in operational and compliance standards.
• Motivate and inspire the team to achieve objectives.
• Manage audits and ensure legal compliance.
• Control labour efficiency and costs.

Skills

Retail leadership

Team motivation

Operational management

Compliance knowledge

Customer service

Job description

Assistant Manager | Large Format / Big Box Retailer | £36,000 - £40,000

Zachary Daniels Retail Recruitment has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Assistant Manager to join an established large format / big box retail business. This is a key role within the store leadership team, supporting the Store Manager to ensure the business trades in a safe, legal and commercially successful manner.

As an Assistant Manager, you will play a hands‑on role in the day‑to‑day operations of a large format store. You will support all areas of compliance and trading standards, including stock management, waste and shrink control, labour management, rota planning and health & safety, while leading from the front to deliver excellent store standards and customer service.

Key responsibilities as an Assistant Manager

• Support the Store Manager in delivering high operational, commercial and compliance standards
• Lead, motivate and inspire the team to achieve store objectives
• Take shared responsibility for all operational aspects of the store
• Support audits and training to ensure safe and legal compliance
• Assist with rota planning, hours control and labour efficiency
• Drive cost control, shrink reduction and waste management
• Act as a visible leader on the shop floor, setting standards and leading by example

What we're looking for

As this is a management role, we are seeking a proven retail leader with experience in fast‑paced large format or big box retail environments. You will be confident supporting and developing a team, managing operational demands and making a positive impact on store performance.

The successful Assistant Manager will be passionate about retail, focused on high store standards and motivated to deliver outstanding customer service. Experience within a large footprint store or big box retailer is highly advantageous, enabling you to hit the ground running and add value quickly.

What we offer

We are keen to recruit an ambitious retail manager who is looking to progress their career with a business that is developing at pace. This role offers a competitive salary, excellent working hours and a people‑focused culture. If you have a strong operational background or experience supporting compliance within large format retail, apply now for an immediate and confidential conversation.