Deputy Manager

TJ Morris Ltd; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Store discount 10%

Contributable pension

Staff training and development

HB benefits platform

Job summary

TJ Morris Limited, trading as Home Bargains, invites applications for a Deputy Manager at our Southend-on-Sea store. The role drives store performance across operations, service levels, and team leadership, with a strong focus on delivering a premier shopping experience in a fast-paced retail environment.

We offer a clear career path, competitive pay of £37,020 FTE, and a comprehensive benefits package including pension, generous annual leave, staff discounts, and training programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a medium-sized retail team to achieve high weekly sales targets.
• Ensure exceptional customer service and store presentation to meet company standards.
• Oversee daily store operations and contribute to achieving store targets and KPIs.

Job description

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Job Reference DH/DB/SouthendonSea/New Store/DM/0926/LK

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Full Time

Permanent

Working Hours:

44 hours worked over any 5 days

Location:

Fossetts Way, Eastern Avenue, Southend on Sea

Closing Date:

16/10/2026

Job Category:

Store Management

Business Unit:

Package

• Salary & Hours
  • £37,020 FTE
  • 44 hours per week

Employee Benefits

• Full-time employees receive 28 days of annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing to 33 days after 5 years of service. Annual leave is pro-rated for part-time or alternative working arrangements.
• Contributable company pension scheme
• 10%store discount at all our retail stores
• Stream - Access to flexible pay, financial wellbeing support, exclusive discounts, savings opportunities and much more
• Access to our in-house training programmes delivered face-to-face and through our online learning platforms
• MyHB colleague benefits platform with access to:
  • Discounts UK wide on retail, leisure, hospitality venues
  • Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential counselling and advice line
  • Low cost voluntary insured health cash plans and cancer cover

Job Introduction

Welcome to Home Bargains, where exciting opportunities await you in our dynamic world of retail management. As a rapidly growing company, there are always opportunities for passionate individuals to join us and lead our teams to success and be an integral part of our thriving retail community.

As a Deputy Manager at Home Bargains, you play a crucial role in steering your store towards success. Your leadership ensures that the store not only meets its targets but also provides an outstanding service experience to every customer.

Our management structure offers a clear path for career progression and personal development. Join us on this exciting journey and be part of the Home Bargains continued success story.

Job Overview

• Empower Your Team - By developing a team of high-performing colleagues who are dedicated to our mission of providing customers with a unique shopping experience, you work to achieve targets and deliver exceptional service.
• Enhance Customer Experience - You actively work with your management team to achieve and maintain our key customer service priorities, and guide colleagues to achieve superior store presentation and customer satisfaction.
• Expand Our Reach - Your involvement in daily operations is crucial for your store 's success and is key to achieving and maintaining our vital customer service priorities.
• Experience of supervising medium sized retail teams in a fast-moving retail environment to achieve significantly high weekly sales targets
• Experience of working in and managing a varied range of retail categories
• Demonstrate the following competencies:
  • Prioritise and organise work
  • Customer focus
  • Communicate effectively
  • Manage teams
  • Problem solve
  • Develop talent
  • Commercially astute

About The Company

TJ Morris Limited, trading as Home Bargains, is a privately owned, family-run discount retailer offering top brands at the lowest possible prices on the UK high street.

Founded in Liverpool, Home Bargains has grown to over 600 stores, serving more than 5 million customers each week. Our customers remain at the heart of everything we do.

We are rapidly expanding, with plans to increase our store portfolio to 1,000 locations across the UK. Opening nearly one new store every week niend, we thrive in a fast-paced retail environment.