Apprentice Store Manager

Are you an experienced team leader or supervisor in retail, hospitality or another customer focussed industry? Are you looking to progress further into a management role? If yes, then this might be the opportunity for you.

We are looking to recruit an Apprentice Shop Manager for our shop in Thetford. We offer a permanent full-time (45-hours per week) position working a variety of shifts, 5 days from 7 each week.

What does the training involve?

Initial training period working alongside an experienced shop manager and developing your practical skills in retail management A period of running your shop with high support from your Area Manager Approximately 3-6 months into your training, you will take on full responsibility for our Thetford shop while you will continue to develop your management skills, with the support of your area manager Working towards a Level 4 Retail Manager apprenticeship qualification with Inspiro Learning, our approved training provider Support with upskilling your maths and English (if required) Completion of an independent end point assessment at the end of your training This is a 19-month training programme and upon successful completion you will be made a permanent employee

In return for your hard work and commitment, you will receive:

A starting salary of £24,401.88 (which will increase to £25,992.36 after 6-months) A retail manager level 4 apprenticeship standard qualification Paid time to complete your apprenticeship coursework 30 days holiday each year 15% staff discount to use in any of our shops Free life assurance Workplace pension

As one of our Apprentice Shop Managers you will:

Be fully accountable for your shop and responsible for ensuring that customers are looked after and shop routines are completed to maintain a safe, clean and tidy shop Motivate and guide your team to be as successful and efficient as possible Lead by example and get stuck in with the day-to-day tasks involved in running one of our busy shops Control key costs including payroll, shrinkage and waste Meet standards in relation to customer service, cash handling, health & safety, stock management, merchandising and presentation Take responsibility for recruitment, training and development of your team

Training:

Level 4 Retail Manager Apprenticeship Standard.

Apprenticeship standards are aimed at developing skills within the Apprentice’s chosen career route, each standard has set knowledge, skills and behaviours required to be successful within the job role. This will include the completion of functional skills in Maths and English. Once the apprentice has completed a minimum of 12-months training and the employer and Inspiro regional trainer confirm they have met all the requirements of the standard they will be put through to end point assessment. The end point assessment is independent from the training and includes a variety of assessment methods which test the skills and knowledge of the apprentice to ensure they are fully competent in their role. Each Apprentice will be supported throughout the apprenticeship by a structured programme of teaching, e-learning, face to face training and workplace mentoring; this will encourage and help them to meet the requirements of the new standards and will prepare them for the end of point assessment.

Training Outcome:

There are many opportunities for a career at Farmfoods. We have some great training programmes in place and only promote to Shop and Area Manager positions from within. Many people in management and central services positions at Farmfoods started their careers in our shops, so this could be the start of a rewarding career for you. This vacancy will become permanent upon completion of your apprenticeship.

Employer Description:
Farmfoods are a family business with ambition. We pride ourselves on offering our customers great value, quality products from clean and tidy shops with the friendliest team in retail. We aim to offer sensational value to customers on a great range of everyday family-oriented goods. We back up our sensational value with a focus on delivering an ‘old fashioned’, genuine and friendly customer experience. Our retail apprentices are very important. They each serve hundreds of customers each week and have the reputation of Farmfoods in their hands. To our customers, they are Farmfoods.

Working Hours :
Working 5 days out of 7. Shifts varying which will include weekends. Shifts confirmed on appointment on a rota basis.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working