Job Details

Salary £32,625 to £42,414 per annum
Frequency Four Weekly
Vacancy Reference 10021420
Contract Type Standard - Permanent - Full Time
Working Hours 39 hours per week
Closing Date 30 August, 2026
Vacancy Category Management - Food Retail
Business Unit Retail
Location Norwich, United Kingdom
Posted on 17 August, 2026
Number of Positions 1

Vacancy Introduction

Come lead our team

We’re looking for a Branch Manager to lead across the Greater Norwich area.

Leading a store in Norwich and the surrounding suburban communities gives you the opportunity to make a real difference to the people you serve every day. You’ll lead a team that is at the heart of its local community, building a strong store culture, developing your people and creating an experience that keeps customers coming back. It’s a role where your leadership can be seen, felt and valued by both your colleagues and your customers.

If you enjoy leading through variety, building meaningful local relationships, and positively shaping communities, this is the opportunity for you.

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

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, coaching and developing a team to deliver exceptional service
Ensuring high standards across every aspect of branch operations
Building strong community relationships across the wider local area
Driving performance, encouraging continuous improvement and modelling our values
Supporting regional collaboration and contributing to a positive team culture

The person we are looking for

An experienced manager with strong people-leadership skills
Someone who thrives in a customer-focused, community-centred environment
A calm, organised decision-maker with high personal standards
A relationship-builder who can influence, motivate and support others
A leader who is passionate about making a meaningful difference

Why join us?

A purposeful role with real community impact
A supportive, people-focused culture
Opportunities for development and long-term progression
A chance to lead within a growing and ambitious organisation

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
25 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.

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