Store Manager - Abingdon, Kingston Bagpuize - Witney Road

Co-op; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

36 days holiday including bank

Pension up to 10% employer contrib.

Cycle to work scheme

Discount on Co-op products

Job summary

The Co-operate Food store in Abingdon is seeking a Store Manager to lead and develop a busy team, delivering great service and a strong shopping experience for the local community.

You will own store performance, drive sales using commercial insights, and ensure safe, compliant operations while supporting local causes and membership growth.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and developing a team in a busy, service-focused environment.
• Strong people leadership and communication to coach and inspire others.
• Ability to use commercial insights to drive store performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop your team to deliver great service and bring the Co-op difference to life.
• Build an inclusive, high-performing culture where colleagues feel valued and confident to speak up.
• Take ownership of your store’s performance, using commercial insights to drive sales and improve results.
• Ensure the store operates safely, legally, and smoothly.
• Recruit, develop and support your team, taking ownership of HR processes and people management decisions.

Job description

Store Manager - Abingdon, Kingston Bagpuize - Witney Road

Location: The Co-operate Food, Whitney Road, Abingdon, OX13 5AN

Salary: £33,280 - £35,360 per annum plus great benefits

Contract: Permanent

Take the lead in your own Co‑op store as a Store Manager, with full responsibility for making a difference in your community. This full‑time role comes with a competitive salary and a brilliant benefits package.

Why this job matters: You’ll take ownership of your store’s performance, leading both the commercial and community strategies to make a real difference locally. By building and developing a strong team, you’ll create a positive environment where colleagues can grow and deliver a fantastic shopping experience. From supporting local causes to growing Co‑op membership and services, you’ll help bring our purpose to life, showing customers, colleagues and members the impact Co‑op has across your local community.

What you’ll do:

• Lead, coach and develop your team to deliver great service and bring the Co‑op difference to life


• Build an inclusive, high‑performing culture where colleagues feel valued and confident to speak up


• Take ownership of your store’s performance, using commercial insights to drive sales and improve results


• Make sure your store is safe, legal and running smoothly


• Recruit, develop and support your team, taking ownership of HR processes and people management decisions

What you’ll bring:

You’ll have experience leading and developing a team in a busy, service‑focused environment. You’ll be a confident communicator who can coach and inspire others to perform at their best. You’ll also bring:

• Strong problem‑solving skills and the resilience to manage a fast‑paced store environment


• The ability to understand and use commercial information to make decisions and improve performance


• A hands‑on approach, with the flexibility to support the team and keep the store running smoothly

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:

• A competitive salary and great benefits package which includes an annual bonus


• Full training and access to coaching and career development resources


• 36 days holiday including bank holidays (rising to 39 with service)


• 30% off Co‑op branded products in store


• A pension with up to 10% employer contributions


• Flexible access to your pay as you earn it


• 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.

Learn more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process and our inclusion commitments at jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion

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 the vacancy before the scheduled closing date.