Management Opportunities - Across Devon

Morrisons; Tiverton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Morrisons is seeking a Department Manager to lead their team in delivering exceptional customer service within a fast-paced supermarket environment. The role involves team leadership, planning promotions, and managing daily operations while ensuring all staff are trained and motivated. The successful candidate will receive extensive training and support, numerous employee benefits, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

6.6 weeks paid annual leave

15% store discount

Matched pension contributions

Career progression opportunities

Subsidised staff canteen

Healthcare benefits

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience managing a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team to ensure the best shopping experience.
• Manage all people routines like scheduling and performance.
• Collaborate with other Managers to lead a supportive department.

Skills

Communication

Team Management

Customer Service

Adaptability

Job description

We Make Morrisons…

From a Bradford market stall to the UK’s fifth largest supermarket, we are proud to be the Yorkshire food retailer serving customers across the UK through almost 500 stores and an online home delivery service.

Our business mainly focuses on food & grocery, and uniquely, we source & process most of the fresh food we sell through our own manufacturing facilities.

We’re currently looking to identify Department Managers who are interested in joining us now or in the near future to help our business continue to grow and succeed.

Reporting into the Store Manager, you will:

• Lead the team to the highest standards and strive to ensure the best shopping experience for every customer
• Plan and organise current promotions or in-store events
• Listen and respond to customer feedback and react accordingly
• Ensure market-leading availability across the store
• Collaborate with other Managers to lead a supportive and performance-driven department
• Manage all people routines, including scheduling, absence, performance, and talent development
• Deliver training to empower the team in their roles
• Motivate colleagues to work confidently across departments
• Identify and develop talent within the department
• Build effective relationships with other operational departments
• Lead colleagues to achieve outstanding performance against targets
• Take a leadership role within the store
• Ensure resource planning is thorough

How do we say thank you?

You will play a vital role in our business and have a significant impact on our success. We offer excellent training, support, and development, along with a competitive salary and superb benefits package.

Our total rewards package includes:

• 6.6 weeks paid annual leave (33 days per year)
• 15% store discount from day one
• Additional 10% discount card for a nominated friend or family member
• Matched pension contributions and 4x life assurance
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Option to purchase additional annual leave
• Subsidised staff canteen
• Free parking
• Healthcare/Wellbeing benefits including Aviva Digital GP
• Morrisons MyPerks discounts with over 850 retailers
• Optional payroll charity donations
• 26 weeks full pay maternity and adoption leave, 13 weeks statutory pay, and 4 weeks paid paternity leave

About You

If you have experience in retail, hospitality, service industry, or travel & tourism, and a passion for delivering exceptional customer service, we want to hear from you.

What do we need from you?

• Experience managing a team in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills to share knowledge and best practices
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
• Flexibility and adaptability to change, with the ability to challenge effectively
• Active listening skills and responsiveness to customers and colleagues

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

About Us

With over 125 years of experience, we love providing our customers with a great shopping experience. With just under 500 stores across the UK, our colleagues work as one team to provide essential food, great service, and a vibrant shopping environment. It’s why customers keep coming back.

As the UK’s 5th largest supermarket, we offer great value and quality fresh food to over 11 million customers weekly. Our focus on freshness and in-store preparation makes us stand out. It’s challenging, fast-paced, but rewarding, from Market Street to checkout, our friendly team strives to exceed customer expectations.

At Morrisons, we invest in our colleagues and industry-leading training programs. Many store managers started on the shop floor, understanding firsthand how to support colleagues and serve customers effectively.