Team Manager

East of England Co-op; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused retail organization is seeking a Team Manager in Ipswich. This role involves leading a diverse team while overseeing all operations in the store. You will ensure excellent customer service and contribute to local community engagement. The ideal candidate should have previous leadership experience and be adept at motivating others. The position offers competitive pay, employee discounts, and a range of benefits, aiming to create flexible working conditions.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

20% discount in food stores

22 days holiday plus bank holidays

5% employer pension contribution

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to Cycle To Work scheme

Free remote GP service

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a retail or customer-facing environment is essential.
• Flexible and hard-working attitude is required.
• Strong communication skills to enhance team dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Lead your team and manage all aspects of people management.
• Deputise for your Branch Manager when necessary.
• Ensure high standards of performance and customer service.
• Build relationships with local communities and other stores.
• Promote membership within the store.

Skills

Previous leadership experience

Ability to support and motivate others

Great interpersonal and communication skills

Friendly, with a commitment to customer service

Job description

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Vacancy Introduction

Come and join our team!

As Team Manager, you will be responsible for helping colleagues to realise their full potential through regular feedback, coaching and support. Not only will you make an impact on colleagues, but you will also have the chance to influence those living in your store's community through supporting local causes and events.

You will work alongside the Branch Manager to drive high standards and excellent service in branch, meeting the needs of our customers and maximising opportunities for success! We believe this is best achieved through having a skilled, engaged, and diverse team.

Food retail is fast‑paced and constantly evolving; you are unlikely to have two days the same and this is what makes working in our stores exciting! You don't need to have worked in this environment before, but you'll need to show that you can adapt, prioritise, and make quick, smart decisions.

We are truly local, so you can work safe in the knowledge that you will be fully supported by nearby store and Head Office colleagues, as well as your in‑store team.

Want to know more? Take a look at our job description attached to the bottom of this webpage.

Our working patterns are non‑contractual. Any advertised working pattern represents the normal working pattern for the role at time of advertisement and may be subject to change.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading your team and getting involved with all aspects of people management
• Deputising for your Branch Manager (there may be times when you will be in sole charge of the store)
• Ensure that your branch is at the top of its game, offering great standards and delivering excellent customer service
• Make sure that your branch is operating safe and legally
• Build relationships with other stores and colleagues and the local community
• Promoting membership

The person we are looking for

• Previous leadership experience
• Ability to support and motivate others Flexible, hard‑working, and confident
• Great interpersonal and communication skills
• Friendly, with a genuine commitment to great customer service

Perks of the job

At the East of England Co‑op, we strive to be the best place to work. We invest in our colleagues to help them to progress in their careers and achieve their full potential. How do we do this?

• Competitive rates of pay
• 20% discount in our food stores, along with other discounts across our family of businesses
• 22 days holiday (plus bank holiday entitlement) which increases with service
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Death in service benefit
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements*
• Opportunities to grow, with award‑winning training and apprenticeship programmes
• Great discounts, deals, and cashback across over 900 high street and online retailers
• Financial wellbeing support, including Stream®
• Access to Cycle To Work, Rental Deposit Scheme, and SmartTech (after a qualifying period)
• Employee Recognition Scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Free remote GP service, available 24/7, including prescription, fitness, nutrition, and counselling services
• Employee Assistance Programme

We recognise the challenges people face trying to balance commitments both in and out of the workplace - perhaps studying, caring commitments, or other employment. We therefore aim to be as flexible as possible, to create shift patterns that work for both our co‑op and our colleagues.

* Enhanced on statutory terms, subject to service criteria.

East of England Co‑op