Deputy Store Manager

Deputy Store Manager – Evesham

Reference Number: 744591

Location: 2 Broadway Road, WR11 1BH, Evesham

Employment Type: Full-Time | Experienced (Management Experience)

Salary: £38,000 - £46,000 per annum

About Us

At Bridge Staffing Agency, we believe that stepping up your career should be an empowering and collaborative journey. We act as your dedicated personal partner, bridging exceptional retail management talent with premier employment opportunities at industry leaders like Lidl GB. Known globally for its resilience, ambitious team culture, and robust business model, Lidl offers an incredible environment for trusted leaders to shine. If you are a cool, calm, and collected professional ready to take on exciting leadership responsibilities in Evesham, we are here to support, guide, and champion your application every single step of the way.

Role Overview

As a Deputy Store Manager, you will be the reliable operational and cultural backbone of the store. You will lead by example both on the shop floor and behind the scenes, getting stuck into everything from managing cash processes and monitoring stock integrity to inspiring your colleagues. When the Store Manager is absent, you will step up with complete confidence to take ownership of the store, ensuring that you and your entire team are empowered to do your absolute best work.

Core Responsibilities:

• Exemplary Leadership: Set a brilliant standard for both the store team and your customers, driving Lidl's core company values into everyday actions.

• Autonomous Management: Independently manage store operations, workflows, and staff in the absence of the Store Manager.

• Team Motivation & Operations: Motivate and support your colleagues while diligently working deliveries, managing the till areas, and tracking performance.

• Customer Care: Serve as a welcoming, friendly face for every shopper, offering top-tier service and resolving queries with ease.

• Safety & Compliance: Competently ensure full compliance with Health and Safety laws, internal standards, and guidelines.

What We Are Looking For

To thrive in this pivotal management role, you should bring a strong mix of operational grit, organization, and interpersonal warmth:

• Leadership Experience: Proven background successfully leading, developing, and motivating teams within a challenging, fast-paced retail or commercial setting.

• Communication Skills: Outstanding communication abilities to assist colleagues and customers in a friendly, open, and professional manner.

• Core Competencies: A natural aptitude for efficient time management, smart task delegation, and effective problem-solving.

• Resilience: The professional confidence to support and guide your team through every single shift, no matter how busy.

• Performance Focus: A genuine pride in providing unmatched customer service alongside the ability to monitor, manage, and systematically improve store KPIs.

What You Will Receive

Lidl GB rewards your dedication with an exceptional benefits package designed to safeguard your financial well-being, lifestyle, and future career path:

• Competitive Salary: An annual salary bracket of £38,000 to £46,000 per annum structured on equal opportunity frameworks.

• Generous Leave: 30 to 35 days of annual holiday allowance (pro rata).

• Exclusive Discounts: A 10% in-store discount across groceries and goods.

• Financial Security: A reliable contributory pension scheme to support your long-term future.

• Family Support: Enhanced family leave options to assist you through key personal milestones.

• Professional Growth: Ongoing, structured training programs and clear avenues for long-term career progression within the business.