Are you an experienced team leader or supervisor in retail, hospitality or another customer focussed industry? Are you looking to progress further into a management role? If yes, then this might be the opportunity for you.
We are looking to recruit an Apprentice Store Manager for our Littlehampton shop in West Sussex. We offer a permanent full-time (45 hours per week) position working a variety of shifts, 5 days from 7 each week.
What does the training involve?
- Initial training period working alongside an experienced shop manager and developing your practical skills in retail management.
- A period of running your shop with high support from your Area Manager.
- Approximately 3-6 months into your training, you will take on full responsibility for our Littlehampton shop while you will continue to develop your management skills, with the support of your area manager.
- Working towards a Level 4 Retail Manager apprenticeship qualification with Inspiro Learning, our approved training provider.
- Support with upskilling your Maths and English (if required)
- Completion of an independent end point assessment at the end of your training.
This is a 19-month training programme and upon successful completion you will be made a permanent employee.
In return for your hard work and commitment, you will receive:
- A starting salary of £32,648.16 per annum (increase to £35,306.88 after 6 months if meeting expectations of role)
- A retail manager level 4 apprenticeship standard qualification.
- Paid time to complete your apprenticeship coursework.
- Great training and support.
- 30 days holiday each year.
- 15% staff discount to use in any of our shops
- Free life assurance.
- Workplace pension.
As an Apprentice Store Manager you will:
- Be fully accountable for your shop and responsible for ensuring that customers are looked after and shop routines are completed to maintain a safe, clean and tidy shop.
- Motivate and guide your team to be as successful and efficient as possible
- Lead by example and get stuck in with the day to day tasks involved in running one of our busy shops
- Control key costs including payroll, shrinkage and waste
- Meet standards in relation to customer service, cash handling, health & safety, stock management, merchandising and presentation.
- Take responsibility for recruitment, training and development of your team.
To become an apprentice, you must:
Be 16 or over
Not already be in full-time education
As an apprentice, you’ll:
- Complete a L4 Retail Manager apprenticeship standard
- Have regular one to one sessions with a dedicated trainer either remotely or through visits to your workplace
- Learn and train for a specific job
- Get paid and receive holiday leave
- Get hands-on experience in a real job
- Study for 6 hours of your working hours.
- Complete assessments during and at the end of your apprenticeship
- Be on a career path with lots of future potential
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For more information about Inspiro Learning’s apprenticeship delivery and what it entails please click here to watch a short video.
Apprentice Store Manager in Littlehampton employer: Inspiro Learning
Inspiro Learning is an exceptional employer, offering a nurturing environment for aspiring Early Years Practitioners in Littlewick Green. With a strong focus on hands-on experience and professional development, employees benefit from dedicated mentoring and a clear career progression path, all within a supportive and engaging workplace culture that prioritises the growth of both children and staff.
