Post Office Manager - Grantham

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  • Grantham, Lincolnshire
  • £27,500 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
Job Category: Food Store OperationsJob Description:Post Office Manager - GranthamLocation: Dysart Road Post Office, Grantham£27,500 per annum plus great benefitsPermanentWe're looking for a post office manager to join our team in LOCATION. As well as a strong product offering in our food stores, we've also got a great post office service in over 350 stores across the country. Our branches are an integral part to not just our business, but the local community too.As a post office manager, you'll be responsible for the whole post office operation. We'll look for you inspire, coach and create a collaborative working partnership with colleagues in the post office and store. If you can bring a combination of post office experience we need, as well as amazing customer service skills, we can offer you a great opportunity to be part of a business that really does put people at the heart of its strategy.What you'll do:
  • develop, lead and inspire a team of post office clerks
  • make sure the branch is safe, legal and operational, complying with all legal compliance regulatory procedures and processes
  • report on balance, cash and sales
  • drive commercial growth, engaging the team and communicating performance
  • role model what great customer service looks like to our colleagues
  • build enthusiasm with your team and help develop external relationships and involvement in the local community
  • support and build strong working relationships with colleagues in the food store
This role would suit people who have:
  • previously worked in a post office, managing legal compliance
  • previous experience of working in a fast-paced customer service environment, preferably in retail
  • proven experience managing or supervising a team, focusing on development and performance
  • knowledge of Horizon system e.g. cash and stock control systems and workforce planning tools
  • strong communication and organisation skills
  • a focus on continuous improvement whilst managing a budget
  • a real passion for working with the local community
Why Co-op?We'll give you real autonomy, and great support to enable you to progress your career. You'll also get package that includes:
  • an annual bonus (based on personal and business performance)
  • a pension with up to 10% employer contributions
  • 28 days holiday (rising to 31 with service)
  • 30% off Co-op branded products in our food stores and 10% off other brands in-store
  • Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
  • discounts on other Co-op products and services
  • services to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing
Building an inclusive workplaceWe're actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. We want to build inclusive work environments, where our colleagues have equal opportunities to reach their full potential. We celebrate our differences, and recognise the importance of our teams reflecting the communities they serve.If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process according to your needs. We're also part of the Disability Confident scheme, meaning we'll always offer an interview to disabled candidates who apply through the scheme if they meet the minimum criteria for a job.We'll ask whether you'd like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme when you apply.If we invite you to take part in the recruitment process for any of our jobs, we'll ask you if you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate.You can find out more about our recruitment process at .You can find out more about the Disability Confident scheme and all our commitments to diversity and inclusion at .As part of the application process for this job, you'll need to complete two online assessments. It will take around 20 minutes to complete these tests.We reserve the right to remove a vacancy before the scheduled closing date.REMOVE THESE BELOW BEFORE POSTINGScreening questions to add to requisitionWe'll often need you to be hands-on and work on the shop floor to serve customers and support your team with other important tasks. Are you comfortable working in this kind of environment? YES/NOAs we're a convenience retailer, our stores are open at times that suit our customers. Are you happy to work a variety of shifts including early mornings, late nights and weekends? YES/NOAs part of your application, please indicate if you are happy for us to approach your Area Manager (if required) for an endorsement on your application for this role. Please respond 'Yes' or 'No' and if yes, please also confirm your Area Managers name. (Internal only)

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