Team Leader

Southern Co-op; Verwood; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

20% colleague discount

Healthcare plans

Employee assistance programme

generous shopping discounts

NEST pension

cycle-to-work scheme

colleague referral scheme

Job summary

Southern Co-op in the United Kingdom is seeking a Team Leader for our Verwood store. This part-time role (18 hours across 2 days) focuses on energising the team, delivering an outstanding customer experience, and supporting the Store Manager in daily operations. You’ll lead by example, develop colleagues, and help ensure the store runs safely and smoothly. No prior management experience required—full training is provided to help you succeed and grow with the business.

Qualifications

• Part-time role, 18 hours per week over 2 days.
• Self-motivated and good communicator.
• Willing to learn; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of store operations and local initiatives.
• Engage with and support the local community.
• Assist with day-to-day management and cover Store Manager in their absence.
• Lead by example to deliver an excellent customer experience.
• Develop colleagues to help them thrive and contribute to store growth.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Customer service

Organisation

Training & development

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.

We want to put U in Southern Co-op — start your new career now.