Customer Team Leader

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Store discount 30%

Pension contributions up to 10%

Holiday entitlement 36 days pro-rata

Flexible pay access

Job summary

Co-op is seeking a Customer Team Leader to head a small store team and deliver essential community services. You will lead day-to-day operations, coach colleagues, handle tills, merchandising and stock control, and promote Co-op membership.

In this permanent, full-time role you will work a mix of opening, middle, and closing shifts, including weekend work, with overtime opportunities and a strong focus on customer service and community connection.

Qualifications

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

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
• Support store performance through merchandising, stock accuracy, and HR processes
• Champion Co-op through community engagement and membership growth

Skills

Leadership

Flexibility

Retail basics

Job description

Location: High Street; Mulberry Close , Stotfold, SG5 4NL

Pay: £14.48 per hour

Contract: 39 hours per week + regular overtime, permanent contract, full time

Working pattern: A mix of opening shifts, middle shifts, and closing shifts. At least 2 shifts will be closing and at least 1 will be at the weekend. We're happy to discuss your availability further at interview.

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

You must be aged 18+ to authorise age-related sales

Join us as a Customer Team Leader and take the next step toward managing your own store.

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)

Why Co-op?

• - 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.

We’re proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll support you.

Learn more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process and our inclusion commitments at jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion