Fresh & Retail Standards Manager (North)

Blakemore Trade Partners; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in retail is seeking a Fresh and Retail Standards Manager for the Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire areas. This role will focus on driving operational excellence, compliance, and sales growth while leading a dedicated team. With a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a commitment to an inclusive culture, this position presents a fantastic opportunity for professionals passionate about retail and standards.

Benefits

Company Car

Mobile Phone

Tablet/Laptop

26 days holiday per year

Employee benefits scheme

Wellbeing support

Life Insurance

Pension Scheme

Staff Discount

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Experience in retail management or standards.
• Ability to lead and develop teams.
• Strong understanding of compliance and food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Fresh & Retail Standards Coaches.
• Drive operational excellence and compliance across retail categories.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance customer experience.

Skills

Leadership

Operational Excellence

Compliance Management

Customer Experience

Job description

Role overview

Fresh and Retail Standards Manager - Nottinghamshire & Leicestershire

up to £45,000 (depending on experience) Plus potential bonus, excellent benefits package, including Company Car, Mobile Phone & Tablet/Laptop.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Fresh and Retail Standards Manager within our Blakemore Retail division to cover our SPAR stores in the Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire Areas

A day in the life of…

As the Fresh & Retail Standards Manager, you will lead and develop a team of Fresh & Retail Standards Coaches to drive operational excellence, compliance, and consistency across Fresh & Retail categories. You will support store teams and Regional Operations Managers in optimising performance, enhancing the customer experience, and increasing sales.

Working closely with franchise partners (Greggs & Subway), suppliers, and internal teams, you will ensure brand integrity and operational efficiency. With a passion for retail, you will collaborate with store teams to embed core retail principles—Brilliant Basics, Moments of Wow, Food for Later, and Food for Now—delivering an exceptional shopping experience while maintaining full compliance with food safety, trading standards, and health & safety regulations.

Key accountabilities; Reporting to the Head Of Fresh & Retail Standards

• Leadership & Team Development
• Operational Excellence & Compliance
• Sales Growth & Business Performance
• Risk & Compliance Management
• Stakeholder & Franchise Management
• Customer Experience & Brand Standards
  
  

Generic Responsibilities

• Act as a role model for the company values, creating an inclusive culture of working together to improve performance.
• Maintain employee and organisational confidentiality in line with the Data Protection Act.
• Demonstrate commitment to equality and diversity.
• Comply with all policy and legal requirement in relation to the role.
  
  

What's in it for you?

You will play a vital role in our business and have a huge impact on our success so not only will you receive excellent training, support and continued development but we will also offer a competitive salary and superb benefits package.

• Salary of up to £45,000 p/a plus bonus opportunity.
• Use of Company Car, Mobile Phone & tablet/laptop.
• 26 days holiday per year (Increasing after 3 years) + 8 bank holidays in lieu as per working rota.
• Whilst the company does not recognise customary holidays, additional payments are made for the following, for working a minimum of 8 hours (Christmas Day,Boxing Day, New Years Day & Easter Monday)
• Maternity & Paternity pay

• Develop your skills and capability in a highly supportive and multi-diverse culture
• Outstanding Training & Development
• Gain hands-on experience in a high volume, fast paced convenience store
• Proactive promotion of internal candidates
• Flexible working hours
• Excellent benefits package including:
• Early access to your pay through ‘EarlyPay’
• 24/7 access to your payslips and Rotas via HR/Payroll portal
• 12.5% Staff discount on fresh items & 10% Staff Discount on ambient products in our SPAR stores (ex Alcohol & Cigarettes)
• Access to our colleague benefits scheme which offers a wide range of high street retail, holiday & leisure discounts
• Wellbeing support – access to emotional support, counselling, legal and financial advice
• Company Life Insurance worth 1 x Annual Salary and 6 x Annual Salary with Company Pension Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• NEST pension scheme
• Extra Holidays - Purchase Scheme
• Long Service Awards (e.g. 25 years service is £500 in vouchers and extra 4 weeks paid leave)
  

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 - Field/HO Management

Contract type

Permanent

Hours

40 hours per week

Salary

up to £45,000 (depending on experience) plus bonus opportunity, plus excellent benefits package

Benefits

Company Sick Pay Scheme, Additional Holidays, Company Pension Scheme, Staff Discount, Long Service Awards, Life Cover, Cycle to Work Scheme, Employee Volunteering Opportunities, Company Vehicle commensurate with job role

Closing date for applications

11th July, 2025

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