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 a Apprentice Store Manager for our shop in Basingstoke. 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 Basingstoke 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 an 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 £32,648.16 per annum (increase to £35,306.88 after 6 months if meeting expectations of role) • A retail manager level 4 apprenticeship standard qualification. • Paid time to complete your apprenticeship coursework. • Great training and support. • 30 days holiday each year. • 15% staff discount to use in any of our shops • Free life assurance. • Workplace pension. As an Apprentice Store Manager 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 exampl