Team Leader

Southern Co-op; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Colleague discount 20%

Healthcare plans

Employee assistance programme

Shopping discounts

NEST pension

Cycle-to-work scheme

Colleague referral scheme

Job summary

Southern Co-op is seeking a Team Leader to drive our Weymouth store forward, inspiring the team and delivering an outstanding customer experience every day. You will support all aspects of store operations and engage with the local community while ensuring safety and smooth daily running.

The role offers training and development with a 36-hour week across 4 days, including mornings, evenings and weekends. Benefits include discounts and pension plans, with additional perks and a supportive team

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is helpful but not essential.
• Willingness to learn and attend training.
• Able to work 36 hours over 4 days including mornings, evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Self-motivated

Training & coaching

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 full-time position of 36 hours per week, worked over 4 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.

• 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.