At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team, drive sales, and ensure excellent customer service in a vibrant retail environment.
- Company: Join Henderson Group, Northern Ireland's leading foodservice provider with a family-oriented culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, bonuses, healthcare, and staff discounts at our stores.
- Other info: Flexible hours and opportunities for career progression in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a growing company that values your development and community impact.
- Qualifications: 2+ years in retail management, strong communication, and team leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
At Henderson Group, we are proud to be Northern Ireland's leading foodservice provider. Our group encompasses Henderson Wholesale, Henderson Retail, Henderson Foodservice and Henderson Group Property. We employ over 6,000 staff and have been placed 3rd in Ulster Business Top 100 Companies 2025. We're a family-owned team that cares about our people and the community in which we live.
As an Assistant Manager, you will be responsible for leading a team alongside the Store Manager and you will deputise for them in their absence. You will uphold high standards while driving sales and other KPIs, and managing costs. You will strive to achieve excellent retail standards, and lead the team from recruitment, onboarding, training and ongoing development.
The minimum criteria you'll need is:
- Minimum of 2 years experience of leading and developing a team within a fast-paced retail or quick service food environment.
- Brilliant time management, delegation and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Competent in the use of IT packages including Microsoft Office and retail technology systems.
- Total customer focus, passionate about local community retailing along with the ability to motivate and inspire others to deliver the best possible service.
It would be desirable if you have:
- Ability to demonstrate experience of effectively managing targets and controlling costs.
- Previous experience and demonstrated performance within the NI food convenience retail sector.
As part of this role, it will be important that you feel aligned with the values that we live and work by:
- Ambition: We always strive to be better.
- Customer First: We provide exceptional service.
- Teamwork: We succeed together.
- Integrity: We are fair, honest and ethical.
We provide a range of fantastic benefits to include competitive salary, annual performance related bonus, pension scheme, healthcare plan, life assurance, employee assistance programme, social club, discount scheme throughout UK/Ireland, staff discount at SPAR/EUROSPAR Henderson Group company-owned stores and many more benefits.
These are full-time positions working 42.5 hours per week and the role requires a flexible approach to hours of work in line with delivering the very best service experience for our customers.
Assistant Manager in Londonderry County Borough employer: Henderson Group
At Henderson Group, we pride ourselves on being Northern Ireland's leading foodservice provider, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment where employees are valued and encouraged to grow. With a strong focus on community and teamwork, our Platinum Investors in People accreditation reflects our commitment to employee development, competitive benefits, and a culture that celebrates success together. Join us as an Assistant Manager and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering exceptional service while enjoying the unique advantages of working in a family-owned business with exciting growth opportunities in the North West area.
