Package

Salary & Hours

• £46,891 FTE
• This role and location qualifies for a £4,000 FTE Regional Allowance. This allowance is non-contractual and non-transferable.
• 44 hours per week

Employee Benefits

• Full-time employees receive 28 days of annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing to 33 days after 5 years of service. Annual leave is pro-rated for part-time or alternative working arrangements.
• Contributable company pension scheme
• 10% store discount at all our retail stores
• Death in Service Benefit
• Long service recognition scheme
• Access to our in-house training programmes delivered face-to-face and through our online learning platforms
• MyHB colleague benefits platform with access to:- Discounts UK wide on retail, leisure, hospitality venues
  • Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential counselling and advice line
  • Low cost voluntary insured health cash plans and cancer cover

Job Introduction At Home Bargains, you’ll find more than just a job, you’ll find opportunity.

Customers often come in for one thing and leave with a full trolley, and that’s all thanks to the strong leadership driving our success.

As a Store Manager, you’ll lead from the front, guiding your team, keeping everything running smoothly, and ensuring every customer has a great experience. Whether it’s helping a colleague grow or making sure your store is in top shape, you’ll be at the heart of it all.

You’ll build a team that works together, hits targets, and takes pride in doing a great job every day. With the support of your Area Manager and a clear path to success, you’ll have everything you need to grow your career as part of something bigger.

If you’re ready for a new challenge, a fast-paced environment, and the chance to make a real impact, this is more than just your next job, it’s the start of something special.

Ready to lead, inspire, and create retail magic?

Apply now and see why so many of our colleagues say, “I only came in for one thing... but I came out with a career.”

Job Overview

• Lead and inspire your team: You’re the driving force behind a high-performing store team, coaching and supporting your colleagues to hit their goals and deliver a customer experience that keeps people coming back.
• Fuel the store’s success every day: From sales targets to store presentation and promotions, you work closely with your Area Manager and management team to make smart decisions that keep everything running smoothly and profitably.
• Put customers first, always: You lead by example, making sure your team knows exactly what great service looks like and how to deliver it — every interaction, every day.
• Develop your people: You’re a mentor and motivator, spotting talent, supporting growth, and making sure everyone is ready to step up and shine.
• Stay ahead of the game: Whether it’s solving problems quickly, reviewing performance, or planning ahead, you keep your store one step ahead to deliver strong results and a welcoming environment.

Minimum Criteria To Apply

• Extensive experience leading medium to large teams in a high-volume, fast-paced retail or hospitality environment
• Proven ability to consistently achieve and exceed significant weekly sales targets through effective leadership, coaching, and team engagement
• Strong strategic and operational leadership skills, with experience setting and driving store performance and development goals in collaboration with senior leaders
• Demonstrated success in recruiting, developing, and retaining talent, including succession planning and building a strong leadership pipeline within the store
• Clear commitment to developing people, fostering growth, and building high-performing, motivated teams
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence, inspire, and lead by example
• Strong understanding of how to execute and embed company strategy at store level to deliver strong commercial and operational results
• Passion for customer service excellence, with the ability to coach teams to deliver consistently exceptional experiences
• In-depth knowledge of store operations, including compliance, health and safety, merchandising standards, and loss prevention
• Highly effective at prioritising, organising, and delegating tasks to drive productivity and meet operational demands
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to analyse store performance, identify opportunities, and implement initiatives that increase profitability
• Confident problem solver with experience managing complex operational issues and delivering practical, innovative solutions
• Experience planning and executing in-store promotions and local marketing initiatives to drive traffic and grow sales

We expect lots of interest, so get your application in early — the closing date might move forward!

About The Company

At Home Bargains, customers often come in for one thing and leave with a full trolley — and it’s our amazing teams who make that possible. Our aim is simple: to deliver top brands at bottom prices, every day. Working here is fun, fast-paced, and never dull, there’s always something new happening in our growing and ever-changing business.

As one of the UK’s fastest-growing discount retailers, we’re expanding rapidly, creating fantastic opportunities for you to develop and progress with us. No matter where you begin, Home Bargains is a place to grow, where passion meets potential and every contribution helps build something truly special.

Many colleagues say, “I only came in for one thing… but I came out with a career.” And with supportive teams across our business, you’ll find an inclusive environment where you can thrive and be part of something exciting.