Team Manager (Food Retail)

Vacancy Introduction

Come and join the management team at Bishop’s Stortford!

Our Bishop’s Stortford store is looking for a Team Manager to join the team on a permanent, full-time basis, working 39 hours per week.

And there’s a pretty good perk before you’ve even walked through the door – we’re right opposite Bishop’s Stortford train station, making us an easy commute whether you’re travelling locally or further afield.

As Team Manager, you’ll play a key role in bringing our store to life. You’ll lead, coach and support colleagues, helping them to build their confidence, develop their skills and deliver a great experience for every customer who walks through our doors.

Working closely with the Branch Manager, you’ll help set the standard across the store, keeping things running safely, smoothly and successfully. There will also be times when you’ll take the lead and be responsible for the store, giving you the opportunity to really make your mark.

This is a role for someone who enjoys being in the thick of it. Food retail moves quickly, priorities can change in an instant and every day brings something different. You might be supporting a colleague, responding to a customer, solving a problem, leading your team through a busy trading period or spotting an opportunity to make the store even better.

You don’t need to have worked in food retail before. What matters is that you know how to lead people, make good decisions, stay calm under pressure and bring others with you.

We’re proud to be truly local, which means you’ll have the support of your store team, nearby branches and colleagues across Head Office. You’ll also have the opportunity to get involved in the Bishop’s Stortford community and make a difference beyond the store.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead, coach and support your team, helping colleagues to realise their full potential
• Work alongside the Branch Manager to deliver high standards, great availability and excellent customer service
• Deputise for the Branch Manager, including taking responsibility for the store when required
• Create a positive environment where colleagues feel supported, valued and motivated to do their best
• Make sure the store operates safely, legally and in line with our standards
• Respond confidently to changing priorities and make quick, sensible decisions
• Build strong relationships with colleagues, other stores and our local community
• Promote membership and help customers get even more from being part of our Co-op
• Get involved in all aspects of store life – no sitting on the sidelines!

The person we’re looking for

You’ll be someone who enjoys working with people and getting things done. You’ll be confident leading others, but equally happy to roll your sleeves up and get stuck in.

We’re looking for someone with:

• Previous leadership or people-management experience
• The confidence to coach, support and motivate others
• A flexible and adaptable approach – things can change quickly in retail!
• The ability to prioritise, solve problems and make decisions
• Great communication and interpersonal skills
• A genuine passion for delivering great customer service
• The energy and resilience to thrive in a fast-paced environment

If you’re ready for a role where you can lead a team, develop people and make a real difference every day, we’d love to hear from you.

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.