Deputy Manager

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Newport
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£28,038 / year
CATEGORY
Retail
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SKILLS

Retail Management Team Leadership Customer Service Sales Performance (KPIs) Inventory Management Health & Safety Compliance Communication UK Driving Licence

FULL DESCRIPTION

Deputy Manager

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] – Newport, Isle of Wight. Salary £28,038 p.a. + bonus potential of £1-5k p.a. Supporting the Store Manager in daily operations, team management, store standards, stock management and delivering excellent customer service to our pet parents.

The Benefits

  • Competitive salary of £28,038 p.a., plus annual bonus potential of £1-5k p.a.
  • Financial Wellbeing Package (Stream): Access earnings early
  • Retail Trust Membership: Counselling, wellbeing, and financial support
  • Colleague Discounts: 30% off [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] products and pet services
  • Health & Wellbeing Support: Online GP, mental health services
  • Workplace Pension: Legal & General scheme
  • Extra Time Off: Birthday, wedding, new pet days
  • Enhanced Family Leave: Maternity and paternity packages
  • Recognition & Rewards: Top Dog Award
  • Lifestyle Benefits: Cycle2Work scheme
  • Learning & Development: Ongoing training

The Role – Deputy Manager

  • Support the Store Manager day-to-day and take full responsibility in their absence
  • Lead by example creating an excellent culture and working environment
  • Deliver exceptional customer service with strong pet and product knowledge
  • Deliver highest standards of pet care and promote responsible pet ownership

The Skills

  • Passion for pets and people
  • Previous retail management experience
  • Team player with effective communication
  • Proven track record in developing business performance and exceeding KPIs
  • Commercially aware with proactive planning and organisation skills
  • Own transport with UK driving licence
  • Full time, permanent – 40 hours per week, 5 days out of 7

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] are an award-winning UK pet retailer with over 100 stores and over 70 years of pet expertise. Winners of the Retail Week award for ‘Best Retailer 2024’ and listed in the Sunday Times ‘Best Places to Work’. Accredited by RestLess as an age inclusive employer. Accredited to the Pet Sustainability Coalition.

To Apply

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Location: Newport, Isle of Wight PO30 5BP

Salary: £28,038 + bonus per year

Type: Permanent - Full-time

Posted: 9 days ago

Closing date: 18/05/2026

Reference: MB1558233NewDM

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