Deputy Manager

Job description

Are you an experienced retail leader ready for a lifestyle change as well as your next career move?

We’re recruiting a Deputy Manager for a well-established food retail operation in the Channel Islands, offering a competitive salary of £45,000 and the chance to relocate to one of the UK’s most desirable coastal locations.

This is an excellent opportunity for ambitious retail professionals who thrive in fast-paced environments and are passionate about delivering operational excellence while leading high-performing teams.

The Role

As Deputy Manager, you’ll play a key role in supporting the Store Manager with the day-to-day running of a busy food retail store. You’ll drive standards, performance, and team engagement while ensuring customers receive a consistently excellent shopping experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Support overall store operations, ensuring smooth and efficient daily performance
• Lead, coach, and develop team members to achieve strong commercial results
• Maintain high standards across availability, merchandising, compliance, and customer service
• Drive productivity, stock control, and operational efficiency
• Act as Duty Manager and take ownership of store performance when required

About You

• Minimum 2 years’ leadership experience within food retail or FMCG retail environments
• Strong operational background with a hands-on management style
• Proven people leadership skills with experience motivating and developing teams
• Commercially aware with a focus on delivering results
• Adaptable, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced setting

What’s on Offer

• Salary of £45,000
• Relocation opportunity to the Channel Islands
• Career progression within a stable and growing retail business
• Supportive leadership environment

If you’re a UK-based retail professional looking to combine career progression with an outstanding quality of life, we’d love to hear from you.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

England

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-04-2026

Profession type

Retail

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English