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Co-op Group; Ryton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

30% discount on Co-op products

Flexible access to pay

Up to 10% pension contributions

36 days of holiday pro-rata

Cycle to work scheme

Full training and career development

Job summary

Co-op Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Customer Team Leader to manage a small store team in a fast-paced retail environment. You will lead shifts, supervise tills, and help deliver essential services to the local community while promoting Co-op membership and value to customers.

You'll work 5:45am to 2pm or 2pm to 10pm, 16 hours per week with regular overtime and weekend shifts. The role offers a £14.48 per hour pay, flexible pay features, and a range of benefits including a colleague

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a small team in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Ability to motivate and coach staff to deliver great service.
• Willingness to work early mornings and weekends with flexibility.

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 membership and engage with the local community.

Skills

Leadership

Retail experience

Customer service

Flexible availability

Job description

Pay: £14.48 per hour

Contract: 16 hours per week + regular overtime, permanent contract, part time

Working pattern: 5:45am to 2pm or 2pm to 10pm, with flexible availability across the week to include at least 1 weekend shift. We're happy to discuss additional 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?

At Co-op, we're owned by our members. And because we're owned by you, we can do right by you. So, when you join us, you're not just taking a job, you're joining a movement. We're an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we're powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you'll also receive:

• 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 through 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.

As part of the application process for this job, you'll need to complete two online assessments. It will take 15- 20 minutes to complete these tests.