Duty Manager

Blakemore Trade Partners

Barnby Dun

On-site

GBP 17,000 - 21,000

Part time

13 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Holiday leave

Maternity leave

Staff discount

Cycle to work

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Long service awards

Bonus scheme

Job summary

A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd are seeking a Duty Manager for the Barnby Dun SPAR store. This temporary contract offers £13.75 per hour plus bonus potential and a minimum of 24 hours per week, with scope for more to cover holidays.

Reporting to Store Manager, you will lead a team during shifts, drive store performance, and deliver outstanding customer service within a high-volume retail environment. Must be over 18.

Qualifications

Experience in food retail or similar fast-paced operation.
Strong commitment to customer service.
Ability to plan, organise and prioritise.
Effective communication and influencing skills.
Decisive and action‑oriented.
Collaborative working mindset.
Enthusiastic and flexible attitude.
Willingness to develop skills.

Responsibilities

Support Store Manager to ensure a safe, legal and high performing store, whilst taking overall responsibility for the entire store during Duty Manager shifts
Assist in delivering all store operations, objectives and KPI’s
Coach and support colleagues to develop a motivated, empowered team
Carry out performance and absence management as appropriate
Open/close the store and ensure colleague safety, stock and cash security
Carry out cash reconciliations and till tasks
Lead the team to provide an exceptional customer experience
Work with colleagues to engage with and support the local community
Adhere to all company policies and procedures

Skills

Management experience

Customer service

Planning

Communication

Decision making

Teamwork

Flexibility

Self-improvement

Job description

£13.75 p/h, plus bonus opportunity

Minimum 24 hours p/w- maybe more to suit needs of business / holiday cover etc

Must be over 18

SPAR store? We are currently seeking a talented Duty Manager to help drive success and growth in this pivotal role.

About Us

At A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd, we’re proud of our heritage, but even more excited about our future. What started in Wolverhampton in 1917 as a small, family-run grocery store has grown into one of the UK’s largest privately owned businesses, employing over 5,000 people and generating a turnover of £1.2 billion. We combine the strength of a global brand, while maintaining the values of a family business. We’re constantly evolving, always looking for new and better ways to serve our customers and support our colleagues, making this an exciting place to build your career.

Role overview

Duty Manager (SPAR) Barnby Dun

TEMPORARY CONTRACT

£13.75 p/h, plus bonus opportunity

Minimum 24 hours p/w- maybe more to suit needs of business / holiday cover etc

Must be over 18

Are you a dynamic and experienced Leader/Supervisor ready to help at our award-winning Barnby Dun SPAR store? We are currently seeking a talented Duty Manager to help drive success and growth in this pivotal role.

About Us

Today, we operate at the heart of communities across the UK, with 243 SPAR convenience stores and a thriving business spanning retail, food service, and wholesale distribution. Food and drink remain at the core of everything we do, driving our passion for quality, innovation, and exceptional customer experiences.

SPAR is the world’s largest international food retail chain, encompassing more than 13,800 stores in 48 countries. With more than 2,600 stores and a turnover in excess of £3 billion, SPAR is also the UK’s leading convenience store group. Being a symbol group means that individual SPAR members retain their independence but enjoy the many benefits of being a part of a global brand.

Reporting to the Store Manager the Duty Manager will be helping to drive growth within the company owned Barnby Dun SPAR store. As a member of the Duty Manager team effective through all operational hours of the store, you will be responsible for supporting the Store Manager in leading and motivating a team of colleagues. You will be a member of the Store Manager’s leadership team ensuring excellent customer service, contributing to achieving store sales and profitability through ‘Brilliant Basics, Moments of Wow, Food For Later, Food For Now’.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting the Store Manager to ensure a safe, legal and high performing store, whilst taking overall responsibility for the entire store during Duty Manager shifts
Assisting the Store Manager to deliver all store operations, objectives and KPI’s
Managing, coaching and supporting colleagues, assisting in developing a motivated and empowered team through a positive, engaging management style
Carrying out performance management/absence management as appropriate
Responsible for occasional opening/closing of the store, colleague safety and stock/cash security/accountability as appropriate during shifts
Carrying out cash reconciliations, voids and refunds and other ‘management’ tasks for till colleagues
Being a role model and leading the team to work together to provide an exceptional customer experience, setting us apart from our competitors
Working with colleagues to promote the store by identifying and actioning opportunities to engage with and support the local community
Adhering to all company policies and procedures and processes

Duty Manager Skills Required

Previous management or supervisor experience within a food retail or similar fast-paced operation
Committed to achieving and sustaining exceptional customer service standards
Able to plan, organise and prioritise effectively
Ability to communicate and influence at all levels
Able to take appropriate action and make decisions
Committed to promoting collaborative working
Enthusiastic and flexible with a positive attitude
Committed to developing own skills and apply learning to improve own performance

What's in it for you?

Holiday, Maternity and Paternity leave and pay in excess of statutory entitlements
Cycle to work scheme
Develop your skills and capability in a highly supportive and multi-diverse culture
Outstanding Training & Development opportunities
Gain hands-on experience in a high volume, fast paced environment
Enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay packages
Flexible working hours opportunity
Excellent additional benefits package including:
- Early access to your pay through ‘EarlyPay’
- 24/7 access to your payslips via HR/Payroll portal
- 12.5% Staff discount on fresh items & 10% Staff Discount on ambient products in our SPAR stores (ex. Alcohol & Cigarettes)
- Wellbeing support – access to emotional support, counselling, legal and financial advice
- Company Pension Scheme
- Company Life Insurance worth 1 x Annual Salary and 6 x Annual Salary with Company Pension Scheme
- NEST pension scheme
- Extra Holiday - Purchase Scheme
- Long Service Awards

If you are a results-driven and community-oriented individual with a passion for retail, we invite you to apply for the position of Duty Manager. Join us in making a difference in the Local community through exceptional service and a commitment to excellence.

Inclusive environment

as a Disability Confident Committed employer we are dedicated to creating a fair, inclusive workplace for all. We offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

Department

Retail - SPAR Store Management (inc Foodservice)

Contract type

Temporary

Hours

Minimum 24 hours p/w

Salary

£13.75 p/h plus opportunity to earn a bonus and excellent benefits

Benefits