Retail Leadership Degree Apprenticeship (Doncaster)
LIDL LIMITED
About the Role
<p>Our Degree Apprenticeship is designed to do more than just teach you the ropes. We’ll equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to build a successful career in retail. Imagine yourself running your own Lidl store in four years - that's the kind of potential we see in our apprentices. </p>
Please apply to this opening for roles in the following areas: South, East & West Yorkshire, Hull & Humberside, Manchester and surrounding areas.
Here’s a brief breakdown of your Lidl journey. More detail can be found on our Retail Leadership Degree Apprenticeship home page at www.lidlcareers.co.uk/early-careers/degree-apprenticeship.
Year 1: You’ll hit the ground running, starting with Customer Assistant training, before joining the store leadership team as a Shift Manager.
Alongside your role you’ll complete university modules in Retail Business Environment, Retail Culture & Mindset, and Digital Retail.
Year 2: You’ll build on your leadership experience as you develop your responsibilities from Shift Manager to Deputy Store Manager level.
Alongside your role, you’ll complete modules in Retail Operations, Retail Marketing Strategy, and Retail Insights & Customer Information.
Year 3: Continuing your Deputy Store Manager role, you’ll build on your experience and skill set to take even more of an active role in your store’s success.
Alongside your role, you’ll complete modules in Managing Retail Finance & Value, Responsible & Sustainable Management, and Retail Leadership & transformation.
Year 4: Here’s where you take on your official title of Store Manager-in-Training.
To be legally entitled to work in the UK on a full time, permanent basis
Must have been living in the UK for at least 3 years prior to the commencement of the apprenticeship
To live (or relocate) within a one-hour commute of the store you plan to work in (locations tbc)
Good time-management skills, as you’ll need to balance your study, assignments and work in store
Initiative and determination to succeed in a fast paced, challenging work environment, while balancing a challenging apprenticeship
- Starting as a Customer Assistant you will be working your way through our store roles until you are a Store Manager-in-Training
About the Training
- We'll provide you with dedicated off-the-job training, delivered in partnership with Kingston University. Within four years, you’ll have developed a deep understanding of the retail industry and our operations, alongside your hard-earned Retail Leadership BSc (Hons) degree qualification
- And don’t forget, you’ll earn while you learn and be well rewarded for your hard work
- Your salary will grow with your experience, starting as a Customer Assistant and working your way through our store roles until you are a Store Manager-in-Training
About the Employer
Although offering the highest quality products at the lowest possible prices has helped us become the success we are today, it's our people that really bring Lidl to life.
From football fans and chocoholics to single parents and students, we're a diverse bunch of people from all walks of life, with thousands of different stories to tell! Our individuality makes every team unique, but when you scratch below the surface, we’ve also got a lot in common.
We’re plate spinners and problem-solvers, keeping homes stocked up across the UK. And when we work together, we see each other do great things.
Find your place with us, and you'll become part of a team whose energy, passion and hard work will push you to bring your best self to work, every day.
Skills Required
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Initiative
Training Provider
KINGSTON UNIVERSITY
Course/Training
Retail leadership (integrated degree) (level 6)