Team Leader, Retail

Team Leader – Step Into Store Leadership

We’re looking for a Team Leader to join our Ryton Food Store (16 hours per week).

This is your opportunity to move beyond a standard retail role and take real ownership—leading a team, driving performance, and building the skills to progress into Store Management.

As a Team Leader, you’ll take responsibility for key areas of the store and step up to run the operation in the absence of the Store Manager.

You’ll:

• Lead, coach and develop your team to deliver strong performance
• Take ownership of shifts, including opening and closing the store
• Drive excellent customer service and make us the go-to store in the community
• Support recruitment, training and onboarding of new colleagues
• Manage performance, attendance and team engagement
• Control key commercial areas including waste, stock and labour
• Maintain high standards across availability, merchandising and compliance

This is a hands‑on leadership role where you’ll be expected tolead from the front and make decisions that impact the store’s success.

• Experience in retail or a fast‑paced customer environment
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience (or ready to step up)
• Commercial awareness and confidence working towards targets
• A natural motivator who can get the best out of people
• Organised, resilient and comfortable taking ownership

We don’t just hire Team Leaders—we develop future Store Managers. With structured training, real accountability and ongoing support, you’ll have a clear pathway to progress within the Society.

• £13.35 per hour

Holiday & Financial

• 30 days holiday (incl. bank holidays), rising with service
• Pension with 3.3% employer contribution
• Life assurance (2x salary)

Discounts & Perks

• 10% colleague discount + double discount every pay weekend
• 15% discount at Fabb Furniture
• Access to My Staff Shop and wide retail discounts
• Wagestream – flexible access to your pay

Health & Wellbeing

• 24/7 GP access, counselling & support services
• Grocery Aid & Co‑op Credit Union support
• Wellbeing app & mental health support
• Eye care support

Family & Support

• Enhanced maternity pay
• Enhanced redundancy pay
• Bereavement and terminal illness support

Recognition

• Refer a Friend scheme
• Long Service Awards

At Heart of England Co-operative Society, our stores are at the heart of the community. As a Team Leader, you’ll play a key role in shaping your store, developing your team, and making a real difference locally.