Team Leader - M&S Glasgow Queen Street Simply Food

Team Leader M&S Glasgow Queen StreetContract Type: PermanentWorking hours: 16hrs per week - 2 shifts per week - Saturday & Sunday 2pm to 10:30pm)Our teams work hard to make customer and colleague journeys in life possible,we offer our amazing products to everyone on any of lifes journeys. We are particularly proud of the great partnerships we have withM&S.WHSmith has a remarkable heritage and we are growing particularly in our airports, hospitals, rail stations and motorway services.As a Team Leader in ourM&S Glasgow Queen Street storeand inspire your team to provide exceptional customer service and create a working environment that helps our colleagues to develop and achieve. We want you, our customers and our colleagues to be proud theyre starting and sharing their journeys with us.What being a Team Leader is all about:

• Our Team Leaders are integral to the in-store Management Team. Your role is to help our people be the best that they can be and to assist in driving sales, commerciality and service standards.
• Creating a culture of learning, support and recognition - spotting opportunities for development of personal skills, product knowledge and self-awareness, in an environment where everyone feels valued and welcome.
• Creating a sense of pride within the store to ensure both colleagues and customer facilities are of a good standard, and that we are operating safely and legally.

What our Store Leadership Team would love to see:

• Current Team Leader (or equivalent) in a fast-paced food retailer or similar environment.
• Experience of proactively leading from the front, getting stuck in and helping your team on the shop floor.
• Proven people development experience, focused on fostering a supportive, productive, efficient and inclusive environment.
• Someone who can energise, influence and motivate the team to deliver exceptional service and performance.
• Strong organisation skills and someone who is proactive and able to prioritise well, in a fast-paced retail environment.

How we reward our teams:We know youll work hard to make WHSmith a success and keep our customers happy, so as well as your salary, pension scheme, paid annual leave and employee discounts (up to 50%), well reward you with a range of deals from retail partners that will help you save money and make memories, whether a delicious meal, an adventurous day out, or tickets to see the latest blockbuster.Whatever the future brings, our Employee Assistance Programme will support you with help and guidance for your wellbeing whether physical, mental or financial.WHSmith are proud to be an inclusive employer, we want our colleagues to feel welcome, and free to be themselves with us.