Retail Leadership Graduate Programme - 23-Month Rotations

LIDL; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% in-store discount

Pro-rata holiday allowance

Company car

Pension scheme

Enhanced professional development and

mentoring

Job summary

Lidl is offering a 23-month rotational Retail Leadership Programme in the UK, designed to build leadership across Store, Warehouse and Supply Chain. You’ll start in core store roles, learn logistics and supplier relations, and later specialise to develop management experience.

The programme includes a video interview and a face-to-face assessment day on 20/01/2027, with a view to entering a fast-track retail leadership career.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (2:2 or higher) required.
• Eligible to work in the UK on a full-time basis.
• Willingness to travel regularly to stores.
• Full UK driving licence by 1 February 2027.
• Assertiveness and confident communication to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Year 1: rotate through Sales, Logistics and Supply Chain to gain core operational exposure.
• Year 2: choose specialist route in Store, Warehouse, or Supply Chain and build management experience.
• Assessment day on 20/01/2027 and video interview process.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Assertiveness & communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (2:2 or higher)

Job description

Lidl is offering a 23-month rotational Retail Leadership Programme in the UK, designed to build leadership across Store, Warehouse and Supply Chain. You’ll start in core store roles, learn logistics and supplier relations, and later specialise to develop management experience.

The programme includes a video interview and a face-to-face assessment day on 20/01/2027, with a view to entering a fast-track retail leadership career.