Retail Team Leader

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Job title Retail Team Leader Job reference REQ260713 Date posted 25/09/2026 Application closing date 15/10/2026 Location Loughborough Package LSU Scale 4, £24,676 per annum (pro-rata for part-time)

Job description

Full-time, open ended, rota of 35 hours per week, usually over 5 of 7 days

LSU Scale 4, £24,676 per annum (pro-rata for part-time)

Loughborough Students' Union (LSU) is seeking to recruit Retail Team Leaders to support our Retail Store Managers and help oversee our two on site franchised Co op stores.

In this role, you will lead and support our team in delivering high-quality customer service while ensuring our stores operate efficiently and effectively. You will work closely with the Co-operative Group, utilising their branding and operational systems to maintain the standards expected of a leading convenience retailer.

This is a full-time position of 35 hours per week. Shifts may start as early as 7:00am and finish as late as midnight, including weekends and bank holidays.

Full details can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification: 2609_JDPS_Retail_Team_Leader.pdf

Closing Date: 15 October 2026