Store Manager - Full Time - Bedford

H&T Group Ltd; Bedford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Private healthcare

Cycle to work scheme

Staff discounts

Incentive schemes

Job summary

H&T Group Ltd is seeking a Store Manager in Bedford to lead and inspire a high-performing team while delivering exceptional customer service and meeting financial targets.

You will receive comprehensive training, develop your staff, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. The role offers a competitive starting salary with a potential annual discretionary bonus based on KPIs.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a customer-facing team in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to meet quarterly goals and drive profitability.
• Excellent communication and coaching skills.
• No prior pawnbroking experience required; comprehensive training provided.

Responsibilities

• Coach, develop, and inspire your team to meet quarterly goals and deliver their best every day.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and flexibility, ensuring all colleagues are multi-skilled and customer-focused.
• Lead by example to deliver service excellence, ensuring every customer receives the right product or service for their needs.
• Set clear expectations and ensure full adherence to legal, regulatory, and company standards to maintain a safe and secure environment.
• Drive performance, control costs, and identify growth opportunities to ensure consistent profitability.
• Collaborate with the wider regional team, sharing best practices and supporting overall business success.
• Plan and implement new initiatives effectively, ensuring smooth integration with minimal disruption to customers and colleagues.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Team development

Regulatory compliance

Multilingual (bonus)

Job description

Are you a natural leader with a passion for people, performance, and customer service?

Do you thrive in a fast-paced customer environment where you can make a real difference in your community? If so, we'd love to welcome you to H&T as a Store Manager.

At H&T, you'll join a passionate team working together at the UK's leading pawnbroker and one of the top 10 jewellery and watch retailers.

We offer a supportive environment that values diverse perspectives, encourages professional growth, and celebrates the contributions of every colleague.

Starting Salary: £32,000* per annum

Location: Bedford

Job Type: Full Time

Flexibility: Full flexibility from Monday to Sunday is required.

• The opportunity to earn up to £4,000 extra each year in discretionary bonuses, which are pro-rated and based on performance against key KPIs

About The Role

As a Store Manager, you will lead and inspire your team to deliver exceptional customer service while ensuring full compliance with company policies and regulatory standards. You'll be responsible for achieving financial targets, developing your team, and creating a positive, inclusive store environment where colleagues feel motivated, well-trained, and proud of their role. No prior experience with Pawnbroking is required as we offer a comprehensive training programme to ensure you feel confident and supported in all aspects of the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Coach, develop, and inspire your team to meet quarterly goals and deliver their best every day
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and flexibility, ensuring all colleagues are multi-skilled and customer-focused
• Lead by example to deliver service excellence, ensuring every customer receives the right product or service for their needs
• Set clear expectations and ensure full adherence to legal, regulatory, and company standards to maintain a safe and secure environment
• Drive performance, control costs, and identify growth opportunities to ensure consistent profitability
• Collaborate with the wider regional team, sharing best practices and supporting overall business success
• Plan and implement new initiatives effectively, ensuring smooth integration with minimal disruption to customers and colleagues

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A H&T STORE

Watch our short video on a day in the life of a H&T store to see what it's like to work at H&T.

What We’re Looking For

• A passion for high standards and delivering exceptional experiences for both customers and colleagues
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team
• Previous experience as a Store Manager or Remote Manager in a Financial Services or customer-facing environment
• Multilingual skills are a bonus - due to the diversity of our customer base, the ability to speak additional languages is highly valued, though not required

What We Offer

At H&T, we're proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package that goes far beyond the basics. From day one, you'll receive full training and ongoing development to support your growth, with clear pathways for career progression.

Benefits

• 30 days of holiday (including bank holidays), rising to 33 days with length of service
• Flexibility to buy or sell holiday days to suit your lifestyle
• Access to a private healthcare plan
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans
• Preferential currency exchange rates
• Generous staff discounts - up to 25% off jewellery and high-end watches
• Incentive schemes to reward your achievements
• Exclusive discounts at leading retailers via our employee perks portal

Lead with purpose. Inspire your team. Make a difference.