Store Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
About us -
Wickes is more than just the nation’s favourite DIY store. It’s a place where we’ll ask for your ideas, listen to your opinions and value the contributions you make. Chances are you’ve never experienced anything quite like our culture. All our colleagues come from different backgrounds, but what we all have in common is a determination to succeed and a passion for being the best we can be. If that sounds like you, we’ll make you feel right at home.
The role of Store Manager within Wickes is essential. They are the captains of the ship who are great leaders, always bringing their team along with them. As well as having the responsibility of running the store, our Store Managers are customer-centric, making sure each and every customer has a great shopping experience with Wickes. Our Store Managers are responsible for organising and working with their team to achieve targets; motivate colleagues, ensuring they get the right products for our customers all whilst maintaining a winning mindset.
We are looking for someone who is (or has been) an experienced store manager within a retail environment. A can do spirit is essential in retail so this is a non negotiable for us! We want candidates who understand the financial side of business - previous KPI exposure and working to targets is a must. We also want people who know how to recruit great team members - you spot potential and are able to work with individuals to bring that out.
Location:
Wickes Cirencester / METRIC TRADE PARK, Love Ln, Cirencester GL7 1YQ
Salary:
Competitive Basic salary £35,000-£40,000 depending on experience (£42k-£46K OTE)
- Position type Permanent
- Position available now
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Employee stock ownership plan
- Life insurance
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus
COVID-19 considerations:
Common Covid support and advice, sanitisation stations and 2m distancing in our stores available.
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Cirencester, GL7 1YQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- Store management: 1 year (required)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: 8220
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Home Furniture & Housewares Stores
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Store Manager roles across Wickes's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Home Furniture & Housewares Stores.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £35,000 - £40,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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