Team Leader- Reading

Hobbycraft; Reading; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday including bankholidays

40% colleague discount

Cycle2Work scheme

Birthday day off

Pension scheme

Job summary

Hobbycraft in Reading is seeking a Team Leader to support the Store Manager in daily operations and to run the store in their absence. You will lead the team, deliver excellent customer service, and drive sales while upholding brand standards.

You will coach colleagues, coordinate stock, merchandising and safety procedures, ensuring a welcoming and efficient shopping experience. This role is full-time and on-site at Hobbycraft Reading.

Qualifications

• Experience in a retail or similar environment with a track record in leadership.
• Structured approach to coaching and developing colleagues.
• Strong focus on customer service, sales and brand standards.
• Awareness of health and safety regulations and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example to drive outstanding customer service and commercial awareness.
• Support Store Manager in day-to-day operations and cover in their absence.
• Coordinate deliveries, Click and Collect and stock checks.
• Ensure security, cash controls and data compliance are maintained.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Planning

Brand ambassador

Communication

Time management

Merchandising

Health and safety

KPIs awareness

Cash handling

Keyholding

Job description

Job Type – Team Leader Salary - £13,62 per hour Hours of Work - 37.5 hours a week As a Team Leader at Hobbycraft, you will assist the Store Manager in the day-to-day running of the store. Also responsible for running the store in the Store Manager’s absence, you will deliver excellent customer service that encourages repeat visits and drives incremental sales. Delivering a truly customer-focused experience is key to our continued success. As an integral member of the management team, you will demonstrate our brand values in every aspect of your work.

WHY HOBBYCRAFT?

• Previously voted one of the Top 5 Best Companies in the UK by our own colleagues
• We’re a forward thinking, diverse team and are 100% committed to what we do
• We have a reputation to shout about, exceeding customer expectations first time, every time

COMPANY BENEFITS

• 33 days holiday including bank holidays pro rata, growing with you during your time with us
• 40% colleague discount
• Long service awards to thank you for your time spent with us
• Cycle2Work scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Day off to celebrate your birthday
• Fun event days to fundraise for our charity partners
• Annual paid-for charity volunteer day
• Employee Support Programme, for overall wellbeing for you and your family, including financial and mortgage advice
• Access to a personal pension scheme
• Access to a range of high street discounts
• An inclusive and creative working environment, so you can truly be you and enjoy your time at work
• Colleague social events held throughout the year

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Teamwork and Leadership – you will lead by example, coaching colleagues where appropriate, to drive outstanding customer service and commercial awareness in the team
• Brand ambassador – you will be passionate about the Hobbycraft brand, embracing change in a positive and proactive way.
• Planner – You will ensure the store is set for a successful day of trade
• Relationship builder – you will ensure everyone is always treated fairí and with dignity and respect, adhering to our Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging policy to ensure a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for all
• Merchandiser – You Will be required to co-ordinate the working of deliveries, manual handling is an essential part of the role
• Click and Collect – you will be required to co-ordinate the Click and Collect process
• Policy expert - you will comply with Company policies and Health and Safety Regulations ensuring the store remains a safe and legal place to work for the team
• Communicator - you will deliver clear and concise communications, such as key messages and daily targets, so the team understand the expectations and how to deliver them
• Workshops – you will be required to host various workshops in-store
• Store Management – you will support the Store Manager in the day-to-day management of the store and will be responsible for the running of the store in the Store Manager’s absence. Your responsibilities will also include but will not be limited to: being a keyholder, responsible for opening and closing the store and attending alarm callouts if required, cash controls, PI counts, general admin, back of house access, general store and colleague security, all data compliance (e.g payroll, recruitment, personal data)
• Recruitment – you will assist the Store Manager to build a high performing team through the recruitment, induction and training of new colleagues
• Colleague Support – you will provide support and coaching for colleagues where appropriate

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Experience:

• A proven track record of the following in a retail or similar environment
• Duty Management experience is advantageous
• Passionate about sales and driving profit
• Keyholding
• Cash handling and security awareness
• Coaching colleagues
• Merchandising experience
• Health and safety compliance
• Awareness of store key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Effective time management
• Determination to inspire success within your team

Skills:

• Organisation and planning
• Decision making
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent customer service
• Adaptability
• Commercial awareness
• Brand ambassador
• Self-motivated

JOB SUITABILITY

This role would suit a current Team Leader in a Retail, or similar, environment, or an experienced colleague looking to make their first move onto the Management career path. The candidate should be a confident and professional individual, who is able to support the management of a diverse team in a fast-paced environment; someone who is calm and resilient, able to work well under pressure and cope with changing priorities.

Please note, this job description is not exhaustive and may be amended from time to time in line with relevant Company changes.

Due to the volume of applications we are receiving we may need to close the vacancy prior to the expiry date

We are completely committed to supporting anyone with a disability in applying for our vacancies. If you have a disability and require support throughout our recruitment process, you can contact us at [e-mail] and let us know what adjustments what you may need.

At Hobbycraft we celebrate the joy of crafting, and we celebrate all our colleagues and customers. As a retailer we have a diverse Colleague base from a broad range of all communities. Our colleagues are recruited for their skill, passion, love of craft and customer service, which is also reflected in our customer base. It is this skill and love of crafting which defines them. Hobbycraft, is an equal opportunity employer who takes equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging very seriously, we regularly review our policies and practices to ensure not only compliance, but also best practise from an employment perspective.

Hobbycraft are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to equal and fair treatment for all colleagues or potential colleagues irrespective of race, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnic origins, religion or belief, disability, age, gender, marital or family status.