Team Leader
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Position Overview & Specifications
Team Leader - £450 Inviting U Sign-On Bonus
We’re looking for a Team Leader who can make a real difference in their local community. Within this role you will need to display commitment and flexibility when it comes to working hours: covering mornings, evenings and weekends.
What we offer you is a part time role, 27 hours per week, worked across 3 days.
Putting U in Southern Co-op
Southern Co-op is recruiting for a Team Leader to join our thriving retail store. Our stores are way more than somewhere to pick up the groceries — they’re the heart of the town or village, the place to bump into friends, or even a vital service for vulnerable people. As a Team Leader, you’ll support the Store Manager to motivate, engage, manage & develop a team of colleagues to maximise store performance.
What we’re looking for
We’re after the right candidate to encourage and drive the team forward, to promote, embed and support our values and community spirit, and provide an excellent memorable experience all round. You’ll be self-motivated, with excellent communication and organisation skills, and be a great team player with a positive ‘can do’ attitude. Your day-to-day tasks will include:
- Participate in all aspects of store operations which include Post Office, Parcel Services, Local Suppliers, Neighbourly Programme, Too Good To Go and Home Delivery Services
- Engage with and support the local community
- Support the operational management of the store to ensure a safe, legal and high-performing business, whilst taking overall responsibility in the absence of the Store Manager
- Be a role model and lead the team to work together to provide an exceptional customer experience for our customers
- Ensure continued and sustainable growth in our business through managing and developing people
Why Southern Co-op?
Southern Co-op offers a lot more than just a job. As we are completely owned by our members, we put people first — and it’s no different for our colleagues. You’ll be part of a great team and also get the chance to grow your career – whether this is an internal course or an apprenticeship, we’re here to support your choices.
Alongside the competitive salary, you’ll have instant access to a huge selection of benefits, including 31 days of annual leave (incl bank holidays), healthcare plans, employee assistance programme, generous shopping discounts, NEST pension, cycle-to-work scheme, company bonus, and much more.
We want to put U in Southern Co-op — start your new career now.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Grocery Stores
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Team Leader roles across Southern Coop's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Grocery Stores.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £12 - £46 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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