Customer Team Leader

CO-OP; Harrietsham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

30% discount in store

Full training and career development

Flexible access to pay

Job summary

Co-op UK is looking for a Customer Team Leader in Harrietsham to manage a small team, ensuring excellent service and efficient store operations. The role involves working on the shop floor and tills, with a focus on merchandising, stock accuracy, and community engagement.

You’ll lead by example, motivate staff, and support the delivery of Co-op membership benefits across varied shifts, including early mornings and evenings. The position offers flexible pay and a permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Leadership and people management experience (retail preferred).
• Customer service and operations awareness required.
• Ability to motivate and develop a small team.

Responsibilities

• Own the day-to-day running of the store by leading the team on your shift
• Motivate, coach, and support your team to deliver great service and efficient operations
• Work hands-on on the shop floor and tills, supporting daily operations and setting the pace for a team of Customer Team Members
• Support store performance through merchandising, stock accuracy, and HR processes
• Champion Co-op through community engagement and membership growth

Skills

Leadership

People skills

Retail knowledge

Team coaching

Job description

As a Customer Team Leader, you'll lead a small team in a fast-paced Co-op store, helping to deliver essential services to your community. Depending on your store this could involve you working in our post office or bakery or supporting online services and our home delivery drivers. Whatever the day brings, you'll play a key role in making life easier for our customers.

Why this job matters:

You'll keep our shelves stocked and support sales, helping us offer even more choice and exciting new services to our customers. You'll be a familiar face in the community, getting to know your customers and helping us stay connected with local and national charities. Plus, you'll be a champion for Co-op membership, helping to drive the growth of our unique business.

What you'll do

• Own the day-to-day running of the store by leading the team on your shift
• Motivate, coach, and support your team to deliver great service and efficient operations
• Work hands-on on the shop floor and tills, supporting daily operations and setting the pace for a team of Customer Team Members
• Support store performance through merchandising, stock accuracy, and HR processes
• Champion Co-op through community engagement and membership growth

What you'll bring

• Passion for people and leadership
• The ability to work flexibly and lead by example
• Skills in retail, merchandising, or team management (experience not essential)

Pay: £14.48 per hour

Contract: 24 hours per week + regular overtime, permanent contract, part time

Working pattern: varied shifts including early mornings (5.30am opening), afternoons, late evenings (10pm closing) including at least 1 weekend shift, to be discussed at interview

30% colleague member discount in store - see below for more benefits

You must be aged 18+ to authorise age-related sales, At Co-op, we're owned by our members. And because we're owned by you, we can do right by you. So, when you join us, you're not just taking a job, you're joining a movement. We're an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we're powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you'll also receive:

• Full training and career development resources
• 30% discount on Co-op products in store
• Flexible access to your pay as you earn it
• Up to 10% pension contributions
• 36 days of holiday (pro-rata, including bank holidays)
• 24/7 access to GP appointments, and colleague support programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Market-leading policies to help you though life's big moments

A place you'll belong:

We're building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work.