Retail Graduate Scheme
About this role
Job Advertisement: Retail Graduate Scheme
Company: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency
Location: Nationwide (Rotational across stores, distribution/fulfilment centres, and support office)
Employment Type: Temporary / Graduate Scheme (£33,500 per year)
Programme Start Date: September 6, 2027
Apply By: December 22, 2026 (Note: Roles may close early due to high application volumes)
About the Role
Are you ambitious, commercially aware, and eager to step into leadership? Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is partnering with Tesco to recruit future leaders for their prestigious 3-year Retail Graduate Scheme.
Designed to accelerate your career toward becoming a Store Manager and beyond, this rotational programme provides hands-on experience across diverse formats—from small Express convenience stores and large Extra supermarkets to Distribution Centres (DCs) and Customer Fulfilment Centres (CFCs). You'll combine store-level leadership with a head office project, gaining a 360-degree view of how our retail operations serve millions of customers every week.
What's in it for You?
Competitive Salary: £33,500 per year with an annual bonus scheme of up to 10% of base salary.
Paid Time Off: Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day, plus Bank Holidays.
Family Leave: Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks maternity/adoption leave at full pay (after 1 year of service) and 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave.
Health & Wellbeing: Free 24/7 virtual GP service and an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family.
Colleague Perks: Fantastic Tesco benefits package, including Colleague Clubcard discounts, share schemes, cycle-to-work schemes, and dedicated mentorship throughout your journey.
Key Responsibilities
Store-Level Foundations: Start your journey in small and large stores learning core routines, department operations, and customer-first execution.
Leadership & Management: Receive dedicated leadership development training and mentorship to manage teams, overcome daily challenges, and take on key responsibilities.
Cross-Functional Rotations: Gain broad retail experience across supply chain, fulfillment centres, support offices, and transformation teams.
Future Store Management: Build the skills and knowledge required to successfully graduate into a Store Manager role and accelerate your path to senior leadership.
What We Are Looking For
Academic Background: Predicted or achieved 2:2 degree (or equivalent) in any discipline.
Leadership Potential: A passion for motivating teams, inspiring colleagues, and putting customers at the heart of everything you do.
Mindset: Curious in your thinking, brave in your application, and operating with a growth-oriented mindset.