Team Manager

East of England Co-op; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on store products

Pension contributions

Holiday entitlement

Job summary

East of England Co-op is seeking a Team Manager for our Ipswich store. You will lead a small team, deputise for the Branch Manager, and ensure high standards of service while keeping the store safe and compliant. You will engage with customers and the local community and promote membership across our Coop network.

The role offers part-time, permanent hours with a flexible shift pattern including evenings. Experience in people management and a passion for great service are essential to succeed.

Qualifications

• Previous leadership experience required.
• Flexible, hardworking and confident.
• Great interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead your team and manage people effectively.
• Deputise for Branch Manager when needed.
• Maintain top standards and deliver excellent customer service.
• Ensure store safety and legal compliance.
• Build relationships with other stores and the community.
• Promote membership and engagement.

Skills

Leadership experience

Interpersonal skills

Job description

# Team Manager## 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.*### Attached documents* Team Manager - Job Description.pdfApply+−Leaflet | OpenStreetMap contributors### Team Manager* **Salary** £14.37 per hour - Total Vacancy Hours: 16* **Frequency** Four Weekly* **Vacancy Reference** 10021515* **Contract Type** Standard - Permanent - Part Time* **Working Hours** Week & Weekend Evenings (5 pm to 11 pm)* **Closing Date** 25 October, 2026* **Vacancy Category** Management - Food Retail* **Business Unit** Retail* **Location** 123 Penshurst Road, Ipswich, United Kingdom* **Posted on** 12 October, 2026* **Number of Positions** 1