Assistant Manager

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Cumnock
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£32,648 / year
CATEGORY
Retail
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SKILLS

Team Leadership Coaching and Mentoring Operational Management Recruitment and Induction Customer Service Inventory Control Shrinkage Management Payroll Management

FULL DESCRIPTION

Assistant Manager

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is hiring an Assistant Manager for their shop in Cumnock, East Ayrshire. This is a permanent, full-time position offering a salary of £31,449.60 to £32,648.16 per annum.

About the Role

As Assistant Manager at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], you will work closely with the Shop Manager to run an efficient shop and provide great service. Key responsibilities include:

  • Coaching, mentoring and developing retail assistants
  • Managing the shop in the manager's absence
  • Ensuring deliveries are processed quickly and shop routines are maintained
  • Controlling operational costs including shrinkage, waste and payroll
  • Supporting recruitment and induction of new team members

What We're Looking For

  • A friendly, positive, hardworking approach
  • Strong people skills and ability to build relationships
  • Trustworthy and reliable character
  • Previous experience as a manager, team leader or supervisor
  • Willingness to complete Employment Verification and Basic DBS/Disclosure Scotland check

Pay & Benefits

  • Salary: £31,449.60 - £32,648.16 per annum (43-hour contract)
  • 30 days holiday per year
  • Training and development opportunities
  • 15% staff discount at over 300 shops
  • Smart uniform provided
  • Free life assurance
  • Workplace pension
  • Staff benefits package including virtual GP, cinema tickets, gym memberships, and more

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a family business with ambition, offering great value, quality products from clean and tidy shops with the friendliest team in retail. Many senior managers started their careers in shops, so this role offers long-term career progression opportunities.

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