Store Manager

Position: Store Manager

Location: The Co-operative Food, Plymouth Street, Barrow-in-Furness (LA14 3AN)

Company: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency (Placing for Co-op Food Stores)

Salary: £33,280 – £35,000 per annum plus great benefits

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time (39 hours per week)

About the Role

We are partnering with the Co-op to recruit an experienced and driven Store Manager for their store on Plymouth Street in Barrow-in-Furness. In this leadership role, you will take full ownership of store performance, leading both commercial and community strategies to make a real, local difference while creating a supportive and thriving environment for your team.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership: Lead, coach, and develop an inclusive, high-performing team where colleagues feel valued, supported, and confident to excel.
Commercial Performance: Take ownership of store performance, utilizing commercial insights to drive sales, improve results, and maintain smooth operations.
Store Standards: Ensure the store is safe, legal, and running efficiently at all times.
People Management: Manage recruitment, HR processes, and support team development.
Community & Membership: Drive local community engagement, champion Co-op membership, and bring the Co-op purpose to life.

What We Are Looking For

Experience: Proven experience leading and developing a team in a busy, service-focused retail environment.
Communication & Coaching: A confident communicator who can coach, inspire, and bring out the best in others.
Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities, resilience in a fast-paced environment, and the commercial acumen to interpret data and make impactful business decisions.
Approach: A hands-on leadership style paired with the flexibility to support the team on the shop floor.

Perks & Benefits

Competitive Salary: £33,280 – £35,000 per annum, plus an annual bonus scheme.
Generous Discounts: 30% discount on Co-op branded products in store.
Holiday Allowance: 36 days of holiday per year, including bank holidays (rising to 39 with service).
Financial Wellness: Wagestream app access (giving you flexible access to your pay as you earn it) and up to 10% employer pension contributions.
Health & Wellbeing: 24/7 access to GP appointments and dedicated colleague support programmes.
Career Growth: Full training, access to coaching, career development resources, and a Cycle-to-Work scheme.