Retail Team Leader

We are on the search for a highly-motivated customer-focused Retail Team Leader, with great team leading skills and objective orientated approach to their day-to-day work, to join our team and support the Management team in our new Morrisons Daily store, in the centre of our busy campus.

A background of working in the grocery retail sector in a similar role is essential, as well as experience working in a large department within a complex organization. Leading the team on the day to day shop floor operations, you will be proactive in ensuring the store looks at its best at all times, being part of the team in ensuring all staff are putting the customer first, and ensuring the due dilligence of the store is being carried out by the retail assistants, the performance expected of the Retail team will show through your commitment, engagement and passion to achieve the very best in everything that you do.

Our new Morrisons Daily store supports not only the 3,000 resident students but also the students living off-campus and staff, as well as visitors to the campus. This busy store is at the heart of the student experience and we are looking for someone that can be adaptable to the day and the weeks requirements.

Weve got big plans for the Hospitality service at UWE Bristol and you could be part of helping us achieve this vision by being part of the team in delivering great customer service and products whilst working to strict targets. Day to day, youll lead the team effectively in the store, working alongside the Store manager and Retail Assistants, as well as any Casual and Agency staff that may be involved in the running of the store, training up new members of the team, setting and working to financial targets and managing the required Due diligence processes; this role is essential in delivering an exceptional experience to all our customers.

Youll be part of the Hospitality department, where we cater for around 100,000 people each week serving an array of different types of food and drinks in our 15 catering outlets across 3 campuses all located in Bristol.

There are many benefits to working with us, for example, a good work-life balance, an amazing pension scheme, excellent leave allowance starting at a minimum of 25 days, the option to buy a TOTUM card (student discount card), a cycle to work scheme and many more!

We expect all our retail staff to be available to work between 6:30 am and 12:30 am Monday to Sunday, with shifts on a rota basis, and you will be an integral part of this team.

This is a permanent role, working 37 hours per week, and weve got some really generous overtime rates to make overtime worth your while.

Any shifts after 8 pm attract an additional one-fifth of the hourly rate and overtime is paid at time and a half; with double time on a Sunday.

Where is this role based?

This post is based at our lively Frenchay campus where we have invested in the latest facilities and resources to give both our staff and students access to everything they need to succeed.

Why UWE Bristol?

We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe. Based in Bristol, one of the UKs most exciting and forward-thinking cities, we are regionally embedded and globally connected, with an established network of employer and academic partners.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits including progressive pay rates, generous annual leave and career average pension schemes as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.

Add your individuality to ours

UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community.

We are proud to be part of a vibrant, multicultural city that celebrates diversity, were always looking for talented people from all backgrounds to join us. Our people are our strength, and diversity enhances our creativity and leads to better decision-making and problem-solving. Bring your talent and ambition to our growing community and find yourself in a stimulating and supportive environment where youll thrive.

We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian or racially minoritised candidates as we are currently under-represented in this area of the organisation, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.

As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.

Further information

This is a full-time post, working 37 hours per week, working 5 out of 7 days, and being flexible to deliver the Morrisons Daily experience.

Unfortunately, due to the nature of the role, this post is not available on a job share basis

As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.

UWE Bristol is a campus-based University and it is important for our success and the delivery of an outstanding experience for our students that our campuses are dynamic and vibrant places to learn and spend time. This role is therefore campus-based for all of your time.

The University has a legal responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. You will therefore be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK, please refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist for information on which documents are acceptable.

Please note we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route. If you do not have current right to work in the UK you may wish to explore other visa options. Please note that UWE Bristol does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.

Advice to applicants

Wed love to hear from you - if you are excited about joining us at UWE please complete our application form as soon as possible.

Tell us about how your skills and experience relate to the requirements of this role by describing how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria listed in the Person Specification section of the Job Description and include specific examples wherever possible.

Once we have completed shortlisting we will let you know the outcome of your application by email, so please check your inbox for updates.

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