Operations Manager / Management Opportunities – Penrith (Cumbria)

Position: Operations Manager

Location: Penrith, Cumbria

Company: Morrisons (via Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency)

Employment Type: Permanent | Full-Time (40 Hours per week)

Closing Date: 01 October 2026

Salary & Benefits: Competitive salary, generous performance bonus scheme, attractive pension plan, private healthcare, and a colleague discount card shareable with family and friends.

About the Role

As a Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we are proud to partner with Morrisons to source a talented, high-energy Operations Manager for their store in Penrith, Cumbria.

Deputising for the Store Manager, you will play a critical leadership role in ensuring daily store operations run smoothly, safely, and profitably. You will foster an inclusive, engaging work environment where high performance is recognized, store standards are driven to excellence, and the management team is effectively mentored and developed.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Oversight: Accountable for end-to-end store operations, ensuring proper resource allocation to deliver daily routines to the highest standard.
Talent & Team Development: Continuously identify, mentor, and build a strong talent pipeline across the store while expanding management accountability.
Compliance & Safety: Serve as an expert in safe and legal standards, ensuring all departments comply strictly with food safety regulations.
Commercial Performance: Contribute to the annual store plan using a commercial mindset to uncover opportunities, drive sales targets, and maximize growth.
Customer Focus: Oversee availability processes and listen directly to customer feedback to continually enhance the overall shopping experience.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for an experienced senior retail leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Experience: Essential background in the retail industry, with proven experience managing a large customer-facing, high-turnover operation (over £150k turnover per week).
Leadership & Coaching: Strong leadership skills coupled with exceptional coaching abilities to inspire the team and establish common ways of working.
Collaboration & Trust: Proven ability to resolve challenges, build trust across the entire store team, and foster a collaborative culture.
Strategic Alignment: Capable of setting clear, department-level objectives aligned directly with Morrisons’ core priorities.

Why Join Morrisons?

Morrisons puts learning, development, and colleague well-being at the heart of its business. Alongside an inspiring career path, you will enjoy a market-leading benefits package, including:

Competitive salary paired with a generous performance bonus scheme
Attractive pension scheme and private healthcare coverage
Colleague discount card (15% in supermarkets/convenience stores, plus an additional 10% card for a friend or family member)
Comprehensive family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave, alongside neonatal and fertility leave.