Apprentice Shop Manager

Apprentice Shop ManagerVacancy ID13080EmployerFarmfoodsEmployer logoEmployer SiteFarmfoods StirchleyCity/TownBirminghamCountyWest MidlandsRegionWest MidlandsRecruitment advisorLouise AbramRecruiter contact number+442045915419Recruiter email addresslouise.abram@inspirolearning.co.ukWeekly wage£628.80 (rising to £678.98 after 6 months)Hourly wage£13.95 per (rising to £15.08 after 6 months)Working Week45 hours per week. Shifts varying which will include weekends.Programme typeApprenticeshipProgramme duration15 months plus 4 months to complete End Point AssessmentProgramme nameLevel 4 - Retail ManagerAnticipated start date25 May 2026Vacancy closing date7 May 2026Employer descriptionFarmfoods is a family business with ambition. We pride ourselves on offering our customers great value, quality products from clean and tidy shops with the friendliest team in retail.We aim to offer sensational value to customers on a great range of everyday family-oriented goods. We back up our sensational value with a focus on delivering an 'old fashioned', genuine and friendly customer experience.Our shop teams are essential. They serve thousands of customers each week and have the reputation of Farmfoods in their hands. To our customers, they are Farmfoods.Job descriptionAre you an experienced team leader or supervisor in retail, hospitality or another customer focussed industry? Are you looking to progress further into a management role? If yes, then this might be the opportunity for you.We are looking to recruit a Apprentice Store Manager for our shop in Stirchley . We offer a permanent full-time (45 hours per week) position working a variety of shifts, 5 days from 7 each week.What does the training involve?• Initial training period working alongside an experienced shop manager and developing your practical skills in retail management.• A period of running your shop with high support from your Area Manager.• Approximately 3-6 months into your training, you will take on full responsibility for our Stirchley shop while you will continue to develop your management skills, with the support of your area manager.• Working towards a Level 4 Retail Manager apprenticeship qualification with Inspiro Learning, our approved training provider.• Support with upskilling your Maths and English (if required)• Completion of an independent end point assessment at the end of your training.This is an 19-month training programme and upon successful completion you will be made a permanent employee.In return for your hard work and commitment, you will receive:• From the 1st April 2026 a starting salary of £32,648.16 (which will increase to £35,306.88 after 6 months).• A retail manager level 4 apprenticeship standard qualification.• Paid time to complete your apprenticeship coursework.• Great training and support.• 30 days holiday each year.• 15% staff discount to use in any of our shops• Free life assurance.• Workplace pension.As an Apprentice Store Manager you will:• Be fully accountable for your shop and responsible for ensuring that customers are looked after and shop routines are completed to maintain a safe, clean and tidy shop.• Motivate and guide your team to be as successful and efficient as possible• Lead by example and get stuck in with the day to day tasks involved in running one of our busy shops• Control key costs including payroll, shrinkage and waste• Meet standards in relation to customer service, cash handling, health & safety, stock management, merchandising and presentation.• Take responsibility for recruitment, training and development of your team.To become an apprentice, you must:be 16 or overnot already be in full-time educationAs an apprentice you'll:complete a level 4 Retail Manager apprenticeship standardhave regular one to one sessions with a dedicated trainer either remotely or through visits to your workplacelearn and train for a specific jobget paid and receive holiday leaveget hands-on experience in a real jobstudy for at least 20% of your working hourscomplete assessments during and at the end of your apprenticeshipbe on a career path with lots of future potentialbe entitled to a TOTUM membership, find out more hereFor more information about Inspiro Learning's apprenticeship delivery and what it entails please to watch a short videoFuture ProspectsThis is an 19-month training programme and upon successful completion you will be made a permanent employee.There are many opportunities for a career at Farmfoods. We always look to promote our team members internally, and many people in management and central services positions at Farmfoods started their careers in our shops. This could be the start of a rewarding and long-term career for you.Skills requiredTo be successful in this role you will need to be a hard worker with good communication skills and someone who is able to provide excellent customer service. You must also possess some leadership skills.Qualifications requiredYou do not have to have any qualifications to be successful in your application for this role.Personal qualitiesWe are looking for someone who:• Has a friendly, positive, hardworking approach to work.• Is a 'people person' who finds it easy to get on everyone and is able to build strong working relationships with the people you work with.• Is trustworthy and reliable as you will be an important part of a small team. Your team and customers will depend upon you to do your job to the best of your ability at all times.• Is organised and can remain calm in busy, high-pressured situations.• Ensure that all work set by our apprenticeship provider is completed on time.Things to considerLevel 4 Retail Manager Apprenticeship StandardApprenticeship standards are aimed at developing skills within the Apprentice's chosen career route, each standard has set knowledge, skills and behaviours required to be successful within the job role. This will include the completion of functional skills in Maths and English. Once the apprentice has completed a minimum of 12 months training and the employer and Inspiro's Regional Trainer confirm they have met all the requirements of the standard they will be put through to end point assessment. The end point assessment is independent from the training and includes a variety of assessment methods which test the skills and knowledge of the apprentice to ensure they are fully competent in their role. Each Apprentice will be supported throughout the apprenticeship by a structured programme of teaching, e-learning, face to face training and workplace mentoring; this will encourage and help them to meet the requirements of the new standards and will prepare them for the end of point assessment.This vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received and you may be invited to an interview before the closing date. Please ensure you apply early to avoid disappointment.Opening times:• Monday to Friday = 8am - 10pm• Saturday = 8am - 8pm• Sunday = 11am - 5pm• Earliest shift start = 6am• Latest shift finish = 10:15pm• Stocktake finish time = 10:30pmApplication instructions