Henderson Group
Assistant Manager - North West Area
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Assistant Manager - North West Area
Assistant Store Manager North West Area – 42.5 hours per week | Attractive salary, benefits, and bonus
Who Are We?
At Henderson Group, we are Northern Ireland’s leading foodservice provider, operating Henderson Wholesale, Henderson Retail, Henderson Foodservice, and Henderson Group Property. With over 6,000 employees, we’ve been recognised as the 3rd in the Ulster Business Top 100 Companies 2025.
We’re a family-owned business committed to people and the community. As an Investors in People Platinum accredited employer, we nurture talent and provide growth opportunities.
Henderson Retail drives growth through store openings and expansions, featuring services like Post Office, Occasions, Butchery, and Food-to-Go, including brands like Barista Bar, Daily Deli, Delish, Greggs®, and Subway®. With 100+ stores across NI, we’re expanding—joining us means being part of an industry-leading team.
The Role
As an Assistant Store Manager, you’ll:
- Lead a team alongside the Store Manager, stepping in during absences.
- Champion our SPAR and EUROSPAR brand values, ensuring outstanding store performance.
- Uphold high retail standards while driving sales, KPIs, and cost efficiency.
- Hire, train, and develop staff, fostering a motivated workforce committed to excellence.
- Manage Post Office and Food-to-Go operations as required.
- Lead by example, prioritising customer service, team well-being, and community engagement.
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Location: Operative in North West Area, Northern Ireland exclusively.
Your Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day store operations and performance.
- Train/develop team members and maintain staff morale.
- Cover additional services (Post Office, Food-to-Go) as needed.
- Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and strategic KPI targets.
- Reflect the following values:
- Ambition (growth mindsets)
- Customer First (community-centred excellence)
- Teamwork (collaboration and knowledge-sharing)
- Integrity (fair, inclusive, and ethical leadership)
Essential Skills
- Minimum 2 years of experience leading teams in fast-paced retail/service roles.
- Proficient time management, delegation, and problem-solving.
- Strong written/verbal communication skills.
- Competence in IT packages (Microsoft Office, retail systems).
- Customer-centric mindset, ability to motivate teams, and passion for local retail.
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Desirable
- Experience in cost/performance management and NI food/retail sector expertise.
Note: Criteria may evolve based on responses.
The Benefits
Henderson Group is proud to offer a comprehensive benefit package:
- Salary + annual performance bonus
- Pension scheme, private healthcare
- Kingsbridge Diamond membership, life assurance
- Employee assistance programme and social club
- Substantial UK/Ireland-wide discounts
- Staff grocery/fuel discounts at Henderson SPAR/EUROSPAR stores
- Career progression opportunities (promotions from within encouraged)
The Reward
- 42.5-hour weekly commitment, requiring flexibility to meet customer demands.
- Competitive pay with additional bonus potential.
How to Apply
Complete your application online by midnight Thursday 30th July 2026. Follow-ups will be via email—check regularly for updates.
We are an equal opportunities employer. Previous applicants must wait 6 months from their original submission date.
Find out why life in retail at Henderson Retail is full of heart—apply today!
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