At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic team and ensure exceptional customer service in a fast-paced retail environment.
- Company: Join the award-winning Brunswick Road SPAR store with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible hours, and fantastic staff discounts.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in your community while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Previous management experience in retail and a passion for customer service.
The predicted salary is between 28500 - 30000 £ per year.
Minimum 24 hours per week, may be more depending on business needs. Must be able to work between 6:30 am and 11:00 pm, including weekends.
Are you a dynamic and experienced Leader/Supervisor ready to help at our award‑winning Brunswick Road SPAR store? We are currently seeking a talented Duty Manager to help drive success and growth in this pivotal role.
Responsibilities- Supporting the Store Manager to ensure a safe, legal and high performing store, whilst taking overall responsibility for the entire store during Duty Manager shifts.
- Assisting the Store Manager to deliver all store operations, objectives and KPI’s.
- Managing, coaching and supporting colleagues, assisting in developing a motivated and empowered team through a positive, engaging management style.
- Carrying out performance management/absence management as appropriate.
- Responsible for occasional opening/closing of the store, colleague safety and stock/cash security/accountability as appropriate during shifts.
- Carrying out cash reconciliations, voids and refunds and other ‘management’ tasks for till colleagues.
- Being a role model and leading the team to work together to provide an exceptional customer experience, setting us apart from our competitors.
- Working with colleagues to promote the store by identifying and actioning opportunities to engage with and support the local community.
- Adhering to all company policies and procedures and processes.
- Previous management or supervisor experience within a food retail or similar fast‑paced operation.
- Committed to achieving and sustaining exceptional customer service standards.
- Able to plan, organise and prioritise effectively.
- Ability to communicate and influence at all levels.
- Able to take appropriate action and make decisions.
- Committed to promoting collaborative working.
- Enthusiastic and flexible with a positive attitude.
- Committed to developing own skills and apply learning to improve own performance.
- Holiday, Maternity and Paternity leave and pay in excess of statutory entitlements.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Develop your skills and capability in a highly supportive and multi‑diverse culture.
- Gain hands‑on experience in a high volume, fast‑paced environment.
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay packages.
- Flexible working hours opportunity.
- Excellent additional benefits package including: Early access to your pay through ‘EarlyPay’, 24/7 access to your payslips via HR/Payroll portal, 12.5% staff discount on fresh items & 10% staff discount on ambient products in our SPAR stores (ex. alcohol & cigarettes).
- Wellbeing support – access to emotional support, counselling, legal and financial advice.
- Company Pension Scheme.
- Company Life Insurance worth 1 x Annual Salary and 6 x Annual Salary with Company Pension Scheme NEST pension scheme.
- Extra Holiday – Purchase Scheme.
- Long Service Awards.
If you are a results‑driven and community‑oriented individual with a passion for retail, we invite you to apply for the position of Duty Manager.
Inclusive environment: as a Disability Confident Committed employer we are dedicated to creating a fair, inclusive workplace for all. We offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Minimum 24 hours per week
Pay: £13.75 p/h plus opportunity to earn a bonus and excellent benefits.
Closing date for applications: 3rd August, 2026.
Contact Details:
A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd Recruitment Team