Assistant Store Manager - 39 hours - Scunthorpe

TN United Kingdom; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in pet care is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to join their dynamic team in Scunthorpe. This role offers the chance to lead a dedicated team, ensuring high performance and an excellent shopping experience. You will be empowered to motivate your team and maximize sales while benefiting from comprehensive training and a competitive salary. With a strong focus on community and customer service, this opportunity is perfect for those passionate about retail and looking to make a meaningful impact in the pet care sector.

Benefits

Annual bonus

28 days paid annual leave

Extra day off for your birthday

Life Assurance – 4 times salary

Company pension contribution of 4%

20% colleague discount

30% off own brand products

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months supervisory or management experience in retail.
• Willing to undertake 6 months of industry-leading training.

Responsibilities

• Act as Duty Manager and take full responsibility for the store.
• Recruitment, stock control, and maintaining store standards.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Team player attitude

Retail passion

Job description

Client:

Pets at Home Group Plc

Location:

Scunthorpe

Job Category:

Retail

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

472d7445f087

Job Views:

10

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

Assistant Store Manager – Scunthorpe

Who are we?

We’re Pets at Home – a community-focused pet care retailer with Pet Care Centres, Grooming salons, and Vets for Pets practices across the UK. Our stores work closely with local pet owners to provide excellent pet care services.

What’s the role?

Reporting to the Store Manager, you will be a key member of the management team, acting as Duty Manager and taking full responsibility for the store in the absence of the Deputy or Store Manager. Your responsibilities include recruitment, stock control, and maintaining store standards. You will be empowered to motivate your team, maximize sales, and ensure high performance across KPIs. You will lead by example, inspire your team, foster a positive work environment, and ensure an excellent shopping experience for customers.

We will provide comprehensive training to develop your skills in pet care, customer service, and health and safety. You will benefit from a competitive salary, an annual bonus opportunity, and a range of benefits.

Who are we looking for?

• Minimum of 6 months supervisory or management experience in retail.
• Flexible to work shifts across 7 days a week.
• Passionate about retail with a track record of high standards and results.
• Excellent communication skills and a team player attitude.
• Willing to undertake 6 months of industry-leading training.

Your Benefits

We offer benefits to support your wellbeing, including:

• Annual bonus
• At least 28 days paid annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years (including bank holidays, pro-rata for contracted hours)
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Life Assurance – 4 times your annual salary
• Company pension contribution of 4%
• 20% colleague discount across the Group (Pets at Home, Grooming, Vets for Pets), including 30% off own brand products

Note: We reserve the right to close the vacancy early due to high application volumes. We aim to manage applications efficiently while providing a positive experience for candidates.