Store Manager - Woolavington Hill

Co-op; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

36 days holiday

Staff discount 30%

Pension 10% employer contributions

Cycle to work

GP access

Job summary

The Co-operative Food in Bridgwater is seeking a Store Manager to lead and develop a busy, customer-focused store at 43 Woolavington Hill. This permanent, full-time role offers a competitive salary with a strong benefits package and real scope to influence local communities.

You will manage, coach and develop your team, drive sales using commercial insights, ensure the store runs safely and legally, and take ownership of HR processes and people decisions.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in a busy, service-focused environment.
• Ability to use commercial information to drive performance.
• Hands-on approach with flexibility to support the team.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop your team to deliver great service and embody the Co-op difference.
• Build an inclusive, high-performing culture where colleagues feel valued.
• Take ownership of your store’s performance using commercial insights to drive sales.
• Ensure the store is safe, legal and running smoothly.
• Recruit, develop and support your team and HR processes.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching

Commercial awareness

HR processes

Problem solving

Job description

Store Manager - Woolavington Hill

Location: The Co-operative Food, 43 Woolavington Hill, Bridgwater, TA7 8HQ

Salary: £34,840-£38,480 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 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?

• 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