Store Manager

Store Manager – Retail Operations

Client Placement via Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

Salary: Up to £69,000 (pro rata) + £3,945 London Allowance

Contract: Permanent | Flexible 40 or 45 hours per week (pro rata)

Locations: North Central London (including Archway, Camden, Colindale, Finchley Road, Holloway Road, Kilburn High Road, Kingsbury, Little Venice, Old Street, Kentish Town)

About Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

At Supportive Bridge, we connect exceptional leadership talent with premier employers across the UK. We don’t just place candidates; we support you through every step of your career journey, ensuring you land in an environment where your skills are valued and your growth is nurtured.

The Role

We are currently recruiting an ambitious, high-performing Store Manager on behalf of our market-leading supermarket client (Aldi).

In this role, you will step into a pivotal leadership position to drive operational excellence, inspire a positive team culture, and deliver an outstanding shopping experience. You will be the driving force behind the store's financial success, cost controls, and team development.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Development: Lead, inspire, and recruit a high-performing team; foster continuous professional growth and maintain a positive work environment.

• Operational Excellence: Oversee daily in-store tasks, manage costs, and ensure full compliance with health & safety standards and due diligence.

• KPI Management: Consistently meet and exceed challenging operational performance targets.

• Customer Service: Set the benchmark for exceptional customer service, handling escalated complaints professionally to build store loyalty.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven Leadership: Extensive experience leading and motivating teams in a fast-paced, lean retail or operational environment.

• Commercial Acumen: Proven track record of optimizing operational efficiency through smart time and cost management.

• Results-Driven: Demonstrated success in hitting challenging KPIs while upholding high standards of compliance.

• Adaptable & Visionary: An agile leader who proactively embraces change with a proactive, results-oriented mindset.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive Pay: Market-leading base salary up to £69,000 (pro rata) + up to £3,945 location allowance.

• Work-Life Balance: Flexible contracts (40 or 45 hours/week) and 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (with an option to purchase extra holiday).

• Family Support: 26 weeks full pay for Maternity and Main Adopter Leave (following 1 year of service).

• Career Growth: Comprehensive training and continuous development opportunities.

• Perks & Discounts: Lifestyle benefits including discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, and holiday deals.