Retail Supervisor

Co-op Group; Dartford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading retail organization is seeking a Customer Team Leader in Dartford. This part-time role focuses on providing excellent customer service and effectively managing the store operations. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a genuine care for customers, and the ability to work various shifts. Full training is provided, alongside attractive benefits including store discounts and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

30% discount on all Co-op products

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Paid training and career progression support

Virtual healthcare services

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Genuine care for the needs of customers and members.
• Ability to lead and support the team effectively.
• Desire to learn and develop leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly and thoughtful service every day.
• Develop team capabilities through coaching and training.
• Manage store compliance and operational efficiency.
• Lead the introduction of new products and services.

Skills

Great people skills

Strong organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Flexibility with shifts

Job description

Overview

Customer Team Leader

Location: 24-26 Temple Hill Square, Dartford, DA1 5HZ

Pay: £13.99 per hour

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

Working pattern: varied shifts including early mornings (store opening), afternoons, late evenings (store closing) and weekends, to be discussed at interview

Full, paid training provided

You can now apply for this role using your mobile device (no CV needed!)

You must be aged 18 or over to be a customer team leader at Co-op, as you\'ll need to authorise age-related sales.

What you’ll do

• Friendly and thoughtful service - you\'ll give friendly, welcoming, easy, helpful and thoughtful service every day, often taking ownership for managing the store and handling challenging situations
• Develop your team\'s capabilities through coaching and training, fostering an inclusive culture where everyone\'s voice is valued and respected
• Make sure that the store remains safe, legal, and fully operational
• Manage diligence checks and stock accuracy to make shopping a great experience for our customers
• Support your store manager by deputising when they\'re not working and delivering a variety of HR processes
• Lead the way when introducing new products and services in your store - work closely with your team to implement change and encourage open and honest feedback
• Build relationships and get involved in your local community, supporting your Store Manager with the delivery of the local Co-op community plan

What we are looking for

• A genuine care for the needs of customers and members
• The ability to strike a balance between leading and supporting your team and rolling up your sleeves on the shop floor
• Great people skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with customers and colleagues
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• A desire to learn, grow and develop your leadership skills
• The flexibility to work a range of different shifts

Benefits

• Full, paid training and dedicated support for your personal development and career progression
• 30% discount on all Co-op products in-store plus 10% discounts on all other brands
• A pension scheme with up to 10% employer contributions
• Wagestream - a money management app giving you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
• 36 days of holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata for part-time colleagues)
• Virtual healthcare services for you and your family, including access to GP appointments, eye care, mental health support, and nutrition and fitness consultations
• 24/7 employee assistance service
• Rota schedules shared three weeks in advance and accessible on your phone
• Cycle-to-work scheme

Inclusion and diversity

We want to build diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. We want our stores to be inclusive environments, where our colleagues can reach their full potential. We celebrate our differences and recognise the importance of our teams reflecting the communities they serve.

If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process according to your needs. We\'re also part of the Disability Confident scheme, meaning we\'ll always offer an interview to disabled candidates who apply through the scheme if they meet the minimum criteria for a job.

We will ask whether you\'d like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme when you apply and if you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate in the recruitment process.

You can find out more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process. You can find out more about the Disability Confident scheme and our commitments to diversity and inclusion at jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-wellbeing.

Application details

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

We reserve the right to remove a vacancy before the scheduled closing date.