Store Manager - Woking

CO-OP; Old Woking; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Old Woking is seeking a skilled Store Manager to join their team. This full-time role offers a competitive salary ranging from £34,650 to £38,500 annually and includes benefits such as a colleague discount, pension contributions, and career development support. The ideal candidate will empower their team, ensure a safe working environment, and manage commercial performance. Apply now for a chance to join a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

30% off Co-op branded products

Employer pension contributions up to 10%

Wagestream app access

Cycle-to-work scheme

Coaching and training support

Annual bonus based on performance

Generous holiday allowance of 36 days

Qualifications

• Experience guiding and developing a team in a busy, service-focused environment.
• Strong communication skills; ability to coach, motivate and inspire.
• Resilience and strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Empower your team to deliver great service and promote the Co-op difference.
• Build an inclusive culture where everyone can speak up and share their views.
• Manage and optimise the store's commercial performance.

Skills

Team guidance and development

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Commercial information analysis

Ability to motivate and inspire

Job description

Store Manager - Woking

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 14 October 2025
• Salary: £34,650 to £38,500 per year
• Hours: Full time
• Closing date: 21 October 2025
• Location: Woking, Surrey, GU22 9NQ
• Company: Co-op Group
• Job type: Permanent
• Job reference: 1060036_1760428574

Summary

Store Manager - Woking

Location: Woking, Surrey, GU22 9NQ

Salary: £34,650 - £38,500 per annum plus great benefits

Contract: Permanent

We're looking for a skilled Store Manager to join our retail team. This full-time role comes with a competitive salary and brilliant benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Empower your team to deliver great service, personally promoting the Co‑op difference to customers and members.
• Build an inclusive culture where everyone can speak up and share their views.
• Develop your team through regular performance conversations to help them reach their potential.
• Ensure the store is safe, legal and operational.
• Manage and optimise the store's commercial performance, recruit new team members and manage HR processes.

Qualifications

• Experience guiding and developing a team in a busy, service‑focused environment.
• Strong communication skills; ability to coach, motivate and inspire.
• Resilience and strong problem‑solving skills.
• The ability to understand and analyse commercial information.
• Willingness to roll up your sleeves and support the team with delivery of store activities.

Benefits

• Colleague member discount: 30% off Co‑op branded products and 10% off other brands available in‑store.
• A pension with up to 10% employer contributions.
• Wagestream app – access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Coaching and training to support your career development.
• Annual bonus based on personal and business performance.
• Generous holiday allowance of 36 days including bank holidays (rising with service).

About Co‑op

At Co‑op, we are proud to do things a different way. As one of the world's largest co‑operatives, owned by millions of members, community is at the heart of what we do. Since our Co‑op was founded in 1844, we have had a clear social purpose, and everything we do as a business helps to build a fairer world for our members, customers, colleagues, and communities.

Diversity & Inclusion

We're actively building diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone. If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process. We are part of the Disability Confident scheme and will always offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria.

Application Process

You can find out more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process.

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.