Retail Leadership Degree Apprenticeship
Lidl Gb
Role overview
About this role
Summary £27,040 - £37,333 per annum | 30 days holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount Everyone at Lidl brings something different to the table — but we also have a whole lot in common. Our Degree Apprentices are passionate, ambitious, and love a challenge. Just like you. Please apply to this opening for roles in the following areas: East Anglia, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk and Nottinghamshire This isn’t just an apprenticeship, it’s a launchpad for your career in retail leadership. Our Degree Apprenticeship is designed to do more than just teach you the ropes. We’ll equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to build a successful career in retail. Imagine yourself running your own Lidl store in four years - that's the kind of potential we see in our apprentices. We'll provide you with dedicated off-the-job training, delivered in partnership with Kingston University. Within four years, you’ll have developed a deep understanding of the retail industry and our operations, alongside your hard-earned Retail Leadership BSc (Hons) degree qualification. And don’t forget, you’ll earn while you learn and be well rewarded for your hard work. Your salary will grow with your experience, starting as a Customer Assistant and working your way through our store roles until you are a Store Manager-in-Training. What you'll do Here’s a brief breakdown of your Lidl journey. Year 1: You’ll hit the ground running, starting with Customer Assistant training, before joining the store leadership team as a Shift Manager. Alongside your role you’ll complete university modules in Retail Business Environment, Retail Culture & Mindset, and Digital Retail. Year 2: You’ll build on your leadership experience as you develop your responsibilities from Shift Manager to Deputy Store Manager level. Alongside your role, you’ll complete modules in Retail Operations, Retail Marketing Strategy, and Retail Insights & Customer Information. Year 3: Continuing your Deputy Store Manager role, you’ll bu
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Entry requirements (extracted)
- Eligibility
Maths and English at level 2 or above (GCSE grade 4, or previously grade C)
- Eligibility
To be legally entitled to work in the UK on a full-time, permanent basis
- Eligibility
Must have been living in the UK for at least 3 years prior to the commencement of the apprenticeship
- Eligibility
To live (or relocate) within a one-hour commute of the store you plan to work in (locations tbc)
- Eligibility
Good time-management skills, as you’ll need to balance your study, assignments and work in store
- Eligibility
Initiative and determination to succeed in a fast-paced, challenging work environment, while balancing a challenging apprenticeship
- Eligibility
In addition to the above, Kingston University uses a range of entry requirements to assess your suitability. Most course requirements are based on UCAS Tariff points, and they may also use interview, portfolio and practical evidence to assess your suitability for the course.
- Eligibility
We recognise that every person’s journey to Higher Education is different and unique, and in some cases, we may consider work experience and other non-standard pathways onto university level study.
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Role overview
About this role
Summary £27,040 - £37,333 per annum | 30 days holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount Everyone at Lidl brings something different to the table — but we also have a whole lot in common. Our Degree Apprentices are passionate, ambitious, and love a challenge. Just like you. Please apply to this opening for roles in the following areas: East Anglia, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk and Nottinghamshire This isn’t just an apprenticeship, it’s a launchpad for your career in retail leadership. Our Degree Apprenticeship is designed to do more than just teach you the ropes. We’ll equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to build a successful career in retail. Imagine yourself running your own Lidl store in four years - that's the kind of potential we see in our apprentices. We'll provide you with dedicated off-the-job training, delivered in partnership with Kingston University. Within four years, you’ll have developed a deep understanding of the retail industry and our operations, alongside your hard-earned Retail Leadership BSc (Hons) degree qualification. And don’t forget, you’ll earn while you learn and be well rewarded for your hard work. Your salary will grow with your experience, starting as a Customer Assistant and working your way through our store roles until you are a Store Manager-in-Training. What you'll do Here’s a brief breakdown of your Lidl journey. Year 1: You’ll hit the ground running, starting with Customer Assistant training, before joining the store leadership team as a Shift Manager. Alongside your role you’ll complete university modules in Retail Business Environment, Retail Culture & Mindset, and Digital Retail. Year 2: You’ll build on your leadership experience as you develop your responsibilities from Shift Manager to Deputy Store Manager level. Alongside your role, you’ll complete modules in Retail Operations, Retail Marketing Strategy, and Retail Insights & Customer Information. Year 3: Continuing your Deputy Store Manager role, you’ll bu
Requirements mentioned
Entry requirements (extracted)
- Eligibility
Maths and English at level 2 or above (GCSE grade 4, or previously grade C)
- Eligibility
To be legally entitled to work in the UK on a full-time, permanent basis
- Eligibility
Must have been living in the UK for at least 3 years prior to the commencement of the apprenticeship
- Eligibility
To live (or relocate) within a one-hour commute of the store you plan to work in (locations tbc)
- Eligibility
Good time-management skills, as you’ll need to balance your study, assignments and work in store
- Eligibility
Initiative and determination to succeed in a fast-paced, challenging work environment, while balancing a challenging apprenticeship
- Eligibility
In addition to the above, Kingston University uses a range of entry requirements to assess your suitability. Most course requirements are based on UCAS Tariff points, and they may also use interview, portfolio and practical evidence to assess your suitability for the course.
- Eligibility
We recognise that every person’s journey to Higher Education is different and unique, and in some cases, we may consider work experience and other non-standard pathways onto university level study.
Sourced from the employer's listing — check the application page for the full, up-to-date criteria.
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