We're looking for a Team Leader to join our Harbury Food Convenience Store (12 hours per week).
This is your opportunity to move beyond a standard retail role and take real ownership—leading a team, driving performance, and building the skills to progress into Store Management.
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead, coach and develop your team to deliver strong performance
- Take ownership of shifts, including opening and closing the store
- Drive excellent customer service and make us the go‑to store in the community
- Support recruitment, training and onboarding of new colleagues
- Manage performance, attendance and team engagement
- Control key commercial areas including waste, stock and labour
- Maintain high standards across availability, merchandising and compliance
This is a hands‑on leadership role where you'll be expected to lead from the front and make decisions that impact the store's success.
Experience & Qualifications
- Experience in retail or a fast‑paced customer environment
- Previous supervisory or leadership experience (or ready to step up)
- Commercial awareness and confidence working towards targets
- A natural motivator who can get the best out of people
- Organised, resilient and comfortable taking ownership
At Heart of England Co-operative Society, our stores are at the heart of the community. As a Team Leader, you'll play a key role in shaping your store, developing your team, and making a real difference locally.
We don't just hire Team Leaders—we develop future Store Managers. With structured training, real accountability and ongoing support, you'll have a clear pathway to progress within the Society.
Pay & Benefits
- £13.35 per hour
Holiday & Financial
- 30 days holiday (incl. bank holidays), rising with service
- Pension with 3.3% employer contribution
- Life assurance (2 × salary)
Discounts & Perks
- 10% colleague discount + double discount every pay weekend
- 15% discount at Fabb Furniture
- Access to My Staff Shop and wide retail discounts
- Stream – flexible access to your pay
Health & Wellbeing
- 24/7 GP access, counselling & support services
- Grocery Aid & Co‑op Credit Union support
- Wellbeing app & mental health support
- Eye care support
Family & Support
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Enhanced redundancy pay
- Bereavement and terminal illness support
