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Team Leader

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Southern Coop

Nov 1, 2024

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Customer Relations
    Hospitality & Retail

Requirements

  • Due to the nature of this position, applicants must be aged 18 or over.
  • Experience in a similar role would be advantageous but not essential as full training will be provided.
  • You’ll be self-motivated, with excellent communication and organisation skills, and be a great team player with a positive ‘can do’ attitude.
  • Be a personal licence holder which authorises you to sell alcohol - if you're not already a licence holder you will complete the required training to obtain the licence.
  • You’ll need to display commitment and flexibility when it comes to working hours, covering mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in all aspects of store operations which include Post Office, Parcel Services, Local Suppliers, Neighbourly Programme, Too Good To Go and Home Delivery Services
  • Engage with and support the local community
  • Support the operational management of the store to ensure a safe, legal and high-performing business, whilst taking overall responsibility in the absence of the Store Manager
  • Be a personal licence holder which authorises you to sell alcohol - if you're not already a licence holder you will complete the required training to obtain the licence
  • Be a role model and lead the team to work together to provide an exceptional customer experience for our customers
  • Ensure continued and sustainable growth in our business through leading and developing people

FAQs

What is the role of a Team Leader at Southern Co-op?

The Team Leader supports the Store Manager in motivating, engaging, leading, and developing a team of colleagues within the retail store, ensuring a positive customer experience and operational efficiency.

What are the requirements for applying to the Team Leader position?

Applicants must be aged 18 or over, have self-motivation, excellent communication and organization skills, and a positive 'can do' attitude. Previous experience in a similar role is advantageous but not essential, as full training will be provided.

What are some of the day-to-day tasks of a Team Leader?

Day-to-day tasks include participating in store operations, engaging with the local community, supporting the operational management of the store, being a personal licence holder for selling alcohol, leading the team to provide exceptional customer service, and driving sustainable growth in the business.

How many hours a week will I work as a Team Leader?

The Team Leader role is a full-time position, requiring 36 hours per week, usually worked across 4 days.

Are there flexible working hours for this position?

Yes, the role requires commitment and flexibility, with scheduling covering mornings, evenings, and weekends.

What benefits does Southern Co-op offer to Team Leaders?

Benefits include a 20% colleague discount, up to 31 days of annual leave (pro rata) including bank holidays, access to healthcare plans, an employee assistance program, generous shopping discounts, a NEST pension, a cycle-to-work scheme, a colleague referral scheme, and more.

How does Southern Co-op support career growth for Team Leaders?

Southern Co-op offers internal courses and apprenticeship programs to support career development, encouraging team members to grow in their roles.

Will I need to obtain a personal licence to sell alcohol?

Yes, as a Team Leader, you must either be a personal licence holder or complete the required training to obtain the licence to sell alcohol.

We're an independent, regional co-operative owned by our 170,000+ members.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1873
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Southern Co-op is a large, independent, regional co-operative employing more than 4,000 people in communities across the south of England. We work for the benefit of local people and communities across the south of England providing for people’s every day needs through our food stores, funeral services, coffee shops in Berkshire, Bristol, Devon, Dorset, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Kent, London, Somerset, Surrey, Sussex and Wiltshire.