Customer Team Leader
Closing date: 13-03-2025 was removed because the closing date does not meet the requirements, as it is a reference to a particular physical place.
Location: We have removed this from the job description as it also refers to a specific location and may be seen as restrictive. Instead, we will focus on the benefits of working for Co-op.
We're looking for Customer Team Leaders to join our team at Co-op.
When you join Co-op, you'll get dedicated support to help you grow your career, as well as amazing benefits including 36 days holiday, a pension with up to 10% Co-op contribution, access to virtual healthcare services for you and your family, and a 30% discount on all Co-op products in our stores.
Your Role:
* Friendly and thoughtful service – you'll give friendly, welcoming, easy, helpful and thoughtful service every day, often taking ownership for managing the store and handling challenging situations
* Develop your team's capabilities through coaching and training, fostering an inclusive culture where everyone's voice is valued and respected
* Make sure that the store remains safe, legal, and fully operational
* Manage diligence checks and stock accuracy to make shopping a great experience for our customers
* Support your store manager by deputising when they're not working and delivering a variety of HR processes
* Lead the way when introducing new products and services in your store – work closely with your team to implement change and encourage open and honest feedback
* Build relationships and get involved in your local community, supporting your Store Manager with the delivery of the local Co-op community plan
About You:
* A genuine care for the needs of customers and members
* The ability to strike a balance between leading and supporting your team and rolling up your sleeves on the shop floor
* Great people skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with customers and colleagues
* Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
* A desire to learn, grow and develop your leadership skills
* The flexibility to work a range of different shifts
Benefits:
* Full, paid training and dedicated support for your personal development and career progression
* 30% discount on all Co-op products in-store plus 10% discounts on all other brands (increasing to 20% on payday weekends)
* A pension scheme with up to 10% employer contributions
* Wagestream– a money management app giving you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
* 36 days of holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata for part time colleagues)
* Virtual healthcare services for you and your family, including access to GP appointments, eye care, mental health support, and nutrition and fitness consultations
* 24/7 employee assistance service
* Rotas shared three weeks in advance and accessible on your phone
* Cycle-to-work scheme
Inclusive Workplace:
We want to build diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. We want our stores to be inclusive environments, where our colleagues can reach their full potential. We celebrate our differences and recognise the importance of our teams reflecting the communities they serve.
We are part of the Disability Confident scheme, meaning we'll always offer an interview to disabled candidates who apply through the scheme if they meet the minimum criteria for a job.
If we invite you to take part in the recruitment process for any of our jobs, we'll ask you if you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate.