Team Leader - Stevenage Stevenage, England
Job description
Job Type – Team Leader
Salary - Rates of pay from £11.80 to £12.20 depending on store location
Hours of Work - 30 hours a week
About us
Working for us isn’t like working for any other retailer. We are a forward thinking, diverse team who are 100% committed to what we do. We are extremely proud of our reputation to exceed our customer’s expectations, first time, every time and we value our colleagues and the contributions they make to our business.
We look for positive people with the same passion for our products. Whether you are a Store Colleague or Territory Manager you will find plenty of opportunities to develop and take on new challenges every day!
About the Role
As a Team Leader for Hobbycraft you will be supporting the management team and helping to driving sales, alongside the development and delivery of excellent customer service
- Operating the till and accurately handling cash, credit/debit cards and gift cards transactions
- Overseeing operations including merchandising, goods in, warehouse operations and duty management responsibilities
- Supporting and coaching our new colleagues
- Co-ordinating the workload of Colleagues
- Answering customer enquiries
About you
- A minimum of 1 year’s previous retail experience is essential (managerial or supervisory roles will be advantageous)
- Must be passionate about all things craft and want to inspire others
- Ability to learn and share expertise of products to fit customer’s needs
- High levels of enthusiasm, drive and motivation
- Confident and clear communication skills
- Must be flexible in order to accommodate the business trading needs
Benefits at Hobbycraft
- Rates of pay above minimum wage
- 25% Discount Card for Hobbycraft Stores
- Generous holiday with an increase each holiday year
- A creative working environment
- Company pension contribution
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Access to our Employee Support Programme for overall well-being
- Continuous training, development and performance management
- Colleague Social Events throughout the year
Due to the volume of applications we are receiving we may need to close the vacancy prior to the expiry date
We are completely committed to supporting anyone with a disability in applying for our vacancies. If you have a disability and require support throughout our recruitment process, you can contact us at and let us know what adjustments what you may need.
At Hobbycraft we celebrate the joy of crafting, and we celebrate all our colleagues and customers. As a retailer we have a diverse Colleague base from a broad range of all communities. Our colleagues are recruited for their skill, passion, love of craft and customer service, which is also reflected in our customer base. It is this skill and love of crafting which defines them. Hobbycraft, is an equal opportunity employer who takes equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging very seriously, we regularly review our policies and practices to ensure not only compliance, but also best practise from an employment perspective.
Hobbycraft are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to equal and fair treatment for all colleagues or potential colleagues irrespective of race, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnic origins, religion or belief, disability, age, gender, marital or family status.
