Team Leader

Southern Co-op; Fontwell; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Colleague discount 20%

Health care

Employee assistance programme

Generous shopping discounts

NEST pension

Cycle-to-work scheme

Colleague referral scheme

Job summary

Southern Co-op in Fontwell is seeking a Store Team Leader for 18 hours a week, spread over two days, to energise the team and deliver a standout customer experience.

You’ll support day-to-day store operations, assist with the Post Office and local services, help develop colleagues, and step in for the Store Manager as needed. Full training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Part-time role: 18 hours per week over 2 days.
• Full training and support provided.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of store operations (Post Office, Parcel Services, Local Suppliers, Community Programme, Too Good To Go, Home Delivery).
• Engage with and support the local community.
• Assist with day-to-day management, ensuring safety and compliance; cover Store Manager in their absence.
• Lead by example to deliver a consistently excellent customer experience.
• Develop colleagues and help them thrive to drive store growth.

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’ll 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.