Apprentice Store Manager

Are you an experienced team leader or supervisor in retail, hospitality or another customer-focused industry? Are you looking to progress further into a management role? If yes, then this might be the opportunity for you. Apply today!

We are looking to recruit an Apprentice Store Manager for our shop in Stirchley. 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 great support from your Area Manager
• Approximately 3-6 months into your training, you will take on full responsibility for our Stirchley shop while you 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 £31,392.52 (which will increase to £33,948.94 after 6 months)
• 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