Team Manager Job Chelmsford area,England UK,Management

Vacancy Introduction

Come and join our team!
As Team Manager, you will be responsible for helping colleagues to realise their full potential through regular feedback, coaching and support. Not only will you make an impact on colleagues, but you will also have the chance to influence those living in your store's community through supporting local causes and events.

You will work alongside the Branch Manager to drive high standards and excellent service in branch, meeting the needs of our customers and maximising opportunities for success! We believe this is best achieved through having a skilled, engaged, and diverse team.

Food retail is fast-paced and constantly evolving; you are unlikely to have two days the same and this is what makes working in our stores exciting! You don't need to have worked in this environment before, but you'll need to show that you can adapt, prioritise, and make quick, smart decisions.

We are truly local, so you can work safe in the knowledge that you will be fully supported by nearby store and Head Office colleagues, as well as your in-store team.

Want to know more?
* Take a look at our job description attached to the bottom of this webpage.

Our working patterns are non-contractual. Any advertised working pattern represents the normal working pattern for the role at time of advertisement and may be subject to change.

What You'll Be Doing

Leading your team and getting involved with all aspects of people management
Deputising for your Branch Manager (there may be times when you will be in sole charge of the store)
Ensure that your branch is at the top of its game, offering great standards and delivering excellent customer service
Make sure that your branch is operating safe and legally
Build relationships with other stores and colleagues and the local community
Promoting membership

The person we are looking for

Previous leadership experience
Ability to support and motivate others Flexible, hard-working, and confident
Great interpersonal and communication skills
Friendly, with a genuine commitment to great customer service

Perks of the job

Competitive rates of pay
20% discount in our food stores, along with other discounts across our family of businesses
22 days holiday (plus bank holiday entitlement) which increases with service
5% employer pension contribution
Death in service benefit Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements
Opportunities to grow, with award-winning training and apprenticeship programmes
Great discounts, deals, and cashback across over 900 high street and online retailers
Financial wellbeing support, including Stream
Access to Cycle To Work, Rental Deposit Scheme, and Smart Tech (after a qualifying period)
Employee Recognition Scheme
Long Service Awards
Free remote GP service, available 24/7, including prescription, fitness, nutrition, and counselling services
Employee Assistance Programme

We recognise the challenges people face trying to balance commitments both in and out of the workplace - perhaps studying, caring commitments, or other employment. We therefore aim to be as flexible as possible, to create shift patterns that work for both our co-op and our colleagues.

Enhanced on statutory terms, subject to service criteria.

East of England Co-op

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Salary £14.21 per hour - Total Vacancy

Hours:

39

Frequency Four Weekly

Vacancy Reference

Contract Type Standard - Permanent - Full Time

Working Hours Week & Weekend Days

Closing Date 10 March, 2026

Vacancy Category Management - Food Retail

Business Unit Retail

Location Saxon House, Chelmsford, United Kingdom

Posted on 24 February, 2026

Number of Positions 1

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