Retail Team Leader
Company Shop Group
Retail Team Leader
Company Shop Group
Redistributes surplus stock to reduce waste
Company Shop Group · Norwood, United Kingdom · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-02
Workplace: on_site
Department: Lambeth
Join Our Team as a Team Leader based at our Community Shop in Lambeth, London
We are looking for hard working individuals that are enthusiastic and enjoy a challenge. Someone who enjoys meeting people and puts our members at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that each and every one of our members gets the shopping experience they deserve. In this role, you will work as part of a team within a busy, retail environment. Previous retail experience may be useful, however full training will be provided.
About us
Company Shop Group (CSG), part of Biffa, is the largest commercial redistributor of surplus food and household products in the UK. We enable some of the biggest retailers, manufacturers, food service and logistics providers to unlock value from surplus stock, which may have otherwise gone to waste. The surplus we handle is redistributed through our Company Shop stores and our award-winning social enterprise Community Shop where we build stronger individuals and more confident communities. Working with our partners, we deliver an incredible impact and we're proud to be a good business doing good. We believe different ideas, perspective and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment which is why you’ll find us championing diversity and equality at every turn.
Details of location and shift pattern:
Location: Community Shop Lambeth, Vale St, Norwood, London SE27 9PA
Hours: 24 hour contract per week working 5 out of 6 days on a rota basis. The hours of work are between 7.30am and 5pm Monday to Friday and 8.30am and 3pm Saturday
Please note: the successful candidate will be required to be flexible with their working hours
Rate of pay: £14.20 per hour, paid on a 4 weekly basis
Reporting into the Team Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the team are motivated to deliver the day to day delivery of the department
Effectively communicate with and co-ordinate the team of departmental colleagues to consistently deliver an excellent department
Ensure standards remain high and continually look for ways to improve
Ensure that all Health, Safety & Environmental policies and practices are upheld, whilst proactively encouraging your team to promote a culture of good HSE practice
Continuously review waste within your department and seek solutions to reduce wastage where possible
Support and assist the Team Manager with:
Skills of a Team Leader
What's in it for you:
Join us on the journey: Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of something extraordinary. Apply now and join us to create a better world for people and the planet.
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Redistributes surplus stock to reduce waste
Company Shop Group redistributes surplus stock in the UK to prevent waste. It handles all kinds of surplus items that can be eaten, used, or worn, acting as a distributor that connects surplus from suppliers with buyers such as retailers, wholesalers, or charities. Its product works by sourcing excess inventory, sorting and channeling it to intended buyers to extend product life and reduce disposal. The company differentiates itself by being the UK’s leading, broad-spectrum surplus redistributor across multiple product types and by emphasizing commercial, social, and environmental returns, not just profit. Its goal is to create a world where no surplus product goes to waste, turning unused inventory into value and positive impact.
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