One Stop - Post Office Officer in Charge

What's in it for you

At One Stop we value our colleagues just as much as our customers, and part of this is the benefits we offer:

  • 10% Discount in One Stop & Tesco stores
  • Discounted Tesco pharmacy services
  • Discounted shopping website
  • A great holiday package
  • A commitment to your career development
  • Community involvement and charity work
  • Pension Scheme
One Stop is a subsidiary of the Tesco Group but is operated as a separate business and as such benefits offered will differ between One Stop and Tesco.

One Stop have the right to withdraw the vacancy before the closing date should a successful application be received prior to the closing date. As such we would highly encourage you to submit your application as soon as you can.

Flexible Working

We know life looks a little different for each of us. That's why at One Stop, we always welcome chats about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers, some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we can support.
About the role

My AM gives me feedback on retail standards

I score green on my One Stop audits - If I score less there is a plan to address the issues.

I score green in my Post Office Ltd Mystery shopper visits

Correct products advertised, for the correct period.

I serve the customers as promptly as possible and Customer feedback is positive

Post Office Ltd branch standard targets are met

I inform the customer of service options available for each transaction.

I support the Retail team / manager when I get the opportunity?

I look to grow the business by keeping up to date with product changes.

I quickly develop my understanding of new products to promote sales.

I promote add on sales wherever I can by asking the right questions to my customers.

I carefully monitor my cash to ensure availability

I ensure I have all products available in my PO.

I ensure I have information leaflets available for my customers

I complete all tasks as shown on my routines pad

Particular attention to those attracting financial penalty.

I keep my AM informed of any potential losses, transaction corrections

I report anything which could be a hazard.

I make sure all my Post Office audit next steps are actioned to improve the scores

I ensure the PO business is transacted in line with POL rules and regulations.

95% of staff has completed Bronze, Silver, and Gold? (Available in PO's quarter 2)

I attend Training courses where ever possible

I achieve 87% response rate and the responses are Green/ Blue

I have an action plan in place to improve on Red /Amber responses

Absence is no more than 3% return to work interviews are completed

I recruit the right people using my PO knowledge and experience, my vacancies are filled within 4 weeks or less.

People issues are dealt with using the correct process and within the required timescales (incident support process/investigations/disciplinaries/appeals/grievances)

My AOM gives me positive feedback on how I manage my people

My people are paid correctly and on time

How am I doing discussions take place within correct timescales

I have a robust succession plan in place for my office and develop talent within my team

Under performance is dealt with in a professional and timely manner in one to ones using honesty

I drive my own development and performance reviews

I read and understand all communication received and share content and best practise with my team

I discuss office performance with my team

I recognise and share success

My team know how the office is performing, the targets they have been set and how to improve or contribute to the targets

Performance is to budget or better across all controllable lines.

I ensure all of my team have completed their Regulatory Compliance Training

Cash declarations are completed at correct time and are 100% accurate

I follow up all failed regulatory compliance issues with staff that are accountable.

We always try our best for customers

We work together as One team

We treat each other how we like to be treated ourselves

100% of staff in my Post Office know what the values are

Staff on my Post Office say they live the Values, I share example of how I have lived the values with my Manager

My AOM gives me feedback on how I live the values

I am BRAGd green on my performance review against Values

I manage & conduct work activities in such a way as to ensure the safety, health & welfare at work of all colleagues & customers
You will be responsible for

At One Stop Stores we aim serve local shoppers a little better every day. Being a part of the local community we really can achieve this but it's our colleagues in store that brings this to life.

In this role, you will greet and welcome our customers warmly, chat to them to find out their shopping needs, sell the right products to them and make their shopping experience a great one.

As well as having brilliant customer service, you'll also need to be a team player, making sure that your store is always looking great, with the right products on the shelves and fantastic services on offer.
You will need

Whilst being ready to roll up your sleeves and do what's needed to put our customers at the heart of everything we do, as part of the One Stop & Tesco family, you'll need to:
  • Greet each customer with a warm and friendly welcome
  • Listen to and talk with customers to find out what their needs are
  • Do your best to make sure the customer finds everything they want
  • Be passionate and knowledgeable about our products and services
  • Always be in store, on time, smartly dressed and ready to serve
  • Make sure Post Office processes and procedures are followed
  • Help to achieve key targets and managing operational routines
  • Always think 25 when serving age restricted products
  • Work as part of a team to complete store duties
About us

One Stop Stores Ltd is a leading organisation in the UK Convenience Store market, we are owned by Tesco PLC but operated as a separate business.

One Stop is a retail convenience business with over 850 shops and a key focus on being the best store for customers in the neighbourhood. Open 7 days a week
One Stop aims to meet the needs of all its local customers. Since 2003 we have been a subsidiary of Tesco.

With our stores situated throughout England and Wales, there's sure to be a
One Stop near where you live or work.

We're proud to have been accredited Disability Confident Level 1 and we're committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer, please click here .

Please Note

One Stop will only recruit individuals who have passed the school leaver's age. To find out the school leavers age for your country please click here
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