Store Operations Apprentice - Level 3

Savers

Nov 14

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Placement Program
Customer Relations
People, HR & Administration

Requirements

You have high levels of personal drive and can see the opportunity in any result.
You can easily adapt to changing trends and influence others to get on board with new initiatives.
You are motivated by delivering results and finding new ways to improve performance.
You have the confidence and curiosity to challenge the process to find better ways of working.
You enjoy working at a fast pace, in an ever-changing environment.
You have good IT and communication skills.
You have basic experience of MS Excel and Word.
You can be flexible and adaptable and work well under pressure.
You have 5 GCSE’s grade 4/C or above (including maths and English).
You have not competed a business admin apprenticeship before.
You are not currently at school, college or university.
You have an interest in retail store operations.

Responsibilities

Support the Process and Events Manager / Process & Projects advisor with company events that take place throughout the year.
Managing any communication, collation and booking travel & accommodation for the events.
Make events HO and roadshows.
Top shops event.
Area Manager development event.
Flagged store event.
Christmas conference.
Support with managing company events – travel and accommodation.
Manage store / support teams’ accommodation and travel process and bookings ensuring costs are flagged with line manager.
Manage ‘We Love Feedback’ from store teams, collate information and provide feedback to stores.
Support the Process and Events Manager / Process & Projects advisor with KISS incentives e.g. HHT and intranet development, key company processes.
Send consecutive sales to area managers bi-weekly.
Pull area managers routes and share with the regional managers and Sales Operations Director.
Setting up SAS for stores HHT’s.
Setting up new stores and closing stores on Retek.
Date coded lines sent to buyers for investigation – weekly.
Any other duties as requested by Line Manager.

FAQs

What is the purpose of the Store Operations Apprentice role?

The purpose of the Store Operations Apprentice role is to support the store teams and customers at Savers, ensuring smooth operations and contributing to the overall success of the company through various administrative and event management tasks.

What are the working hours for this apprenticeship?

You will work 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday, on an 18-month contract.

What is the salary for the Store Operations Apprentice role?

The salary for this position is £20,000 per annum.

What kind of tasks will I be doing on a typical day?

A typical day includes supporting company events, managing travel and accommodation for store teams, handling administrative tasks related to store operations, and providing feedback from store teams.

What qualifications do I need to apply for this apprenticeship?

You need to have 5 GCSEs grade 4/C or above, including maths and English. Additionally, you should not have completed a business admin apprenticeship previously.

Is there any formal education required during the apprenticeship?

You will work through a program of learning with the support of a Learning Coach, all done virtually without any college days, allowing you to achieve your Level 3 HR Support Practitioner Apprenticeship.

What should I expect in terms of benefits?

Benefits include pension and life assurance, 28 days holiday, a reward and recognition scheme, long service awards, and a staff discount of up to 30% at Superdrug, among other discounts and cashback opportunities.

What skills or experience are preferred for this role?

Preferred skills include high levels of personal drive, adaptability to change, good IT and communication skills, and basic experience with MS Excel and Word.

Can I apply for the apprenticeship if I'm currently studying at school or college?

No, you must not currently be at school, college, or university in order to apply for this apprenticeship.

Is there a specific interest required for this role?

Yes, you should have an interest in retail store operations to qualify for this position.

Savers

Retail & Consumer Goods

Industry

5001-10,000

Employees

1988

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Savers is a family business at heart. We sell branded Health, Home & Beauty products at unbeatable prices on your local high street. With our products it's about honest, everyday low prices that our customers love. We are fortunate to be part of a much bigger family, the A.S. Watson Group (the largest Health & Beauty retailer in the world!) and an incredibly successful arm of CK Holdings Limited, who operate across the world serving 4 billion happy customers. In 2019, Savers were awarded 4th place in the Sunday Times best big companies to work for and were the highest placed retailer on the list. This recognises the levels of engagement within our teams and demonstrates our commitment to our people. We’ve come a long way from opening our first store in Durham in 1988 and now have over 500 stores all across the UK and over 5000 employees. We don’t plan on stopping there, we’re still expanding and are always looking for amazing talent to come and join the Savers family! To have a browse through our current vacancies and learn more about us please visit www.savers.jobs or follow @saversjobs on Instagram. If you would like to shop with us online, then please visit www.savers.co.uk.