Team Leader

Southern Co-op; Cotford St Luke; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused retail organization is seeking a Team Leader in Cotford St Luke. This part-time role requires someone who can inspire and manage a team while engaging with the local community. Responsibilities include supporting store operations and leading by example to ensure an outstanding customer experience. Full training will be provided. Benefits include a colleague discount, healthcare plans, and more.

Benefits

20% colleague discount

Healthcare plans

Employee assistance programme

Generous shopping discounts

NEST pension

Cycle-to-work scheme

Colleague referral scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is beneficial but not essential.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges.
• Ability to lead and inspire a team.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of store operations.
• Engage and support the local community.
• Assist in day-to-day store management.
• Lead the team to deliver an excellent customer experience.
• Contribute to colleague development.

Skills

Great communication

Self-motivation

Team leadership

Job description

We're looking for a Team Leader to help drive our store forward - someone who can inspire others, champion our values, and deliver an outstanding experience for every customer who walks through the door.

This role is all about bringing energy, organisation, and a positive attitude to the team. Previous experience in a similar position is great, but not essential - if you're self‑motivated, a great communicator, and ready to learn, we'll provide full training and support to help you succeed.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting all aspects of store operations, including the Post Office, Parcel Services, Local Suppliers, Community Programme, Too Good To Go, and Home Delivery
• Engaging with and supporting the local community
• Assisting with the day‑to‑day management of the store, ensuring it's safe, legal and running smoothly - and stepping up in the Store Manager's absence
• Leading by example and supporting your team to deliver a consistently excellent customer experience
• Contributing to the growth and success of the store by developing your colleagues and helping them thrive

This is a part‑time position of 18 hours per week, worked over 2 days. Flexibility is important, as shifts will include mornings, evenings and weekends.

*You may also be required to obtain a personal licence to sell alcohol — full training will be provided.*

At Southern Co‑op, we’re not just another shop on the high street – we’re here for our communities. Now, we’re looking for a Team Leader who’ll be right there with the Store Manager, inspiring the team, creating a great experience, and making a real difference every day.

You will have instant access to a huge selection of benefits, including 20% colleague discount, healthcare plans, employee assistance programme, generous shopping discounts, NEST pension, cycle‑to‑work scheme, colleague referral scheme and much more.

We want to put you in Southern Co‑op — start your new career now.