Deputy Manager - Full Time

Are you ready to take the next step in your retail career? Do you have a passion for leading teams, delivering exceptional customer service, and making a real impact in your local community?

Join H&T as a Deputy Store Manager and help shape the future of our store.

At H&T, you’ll join a passionate team working together at the UK’s leading pawnbroker and one of the top 10 jewellery and watch retailers.

We offer a supportive environment that values diverse perspectives, encourages professional growth, and celebrates the contributions of every colleague.

Starting Salary: £29,750.00

Location: Bradford

Job Type: Full Time 37.5 Hours

Flexibility: Full flexibility from Monday to Sunday is required.

The opportunity to earn up to £2,400 extra each year in discretionary bonuses, which are pro-rated and based on performance against key KPIs

DEPUTY STORE MANAGER JOB DESCRIPTION

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A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A H&T STORE

About The Role

As a Deputy Store Manager, you’ll support the Store Manager in leading a motivated, well-trained team to deliver personalised exceptional service to all of our customers. You’ll play a key role in ensuring the store runs smoothly, meets financial goals, and remains compliant with all regulatory and company standards. You’ll also help create a positive, inclusive environment where colleagues feel proud of their work and valued in the company. No prior experience with Pawnbroking is required as we offer a comprehensive training programme to ensure you feel confident and supported in all aspects of the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and motivate colleagues to achieve store goals and deliver outstanding service
• Help train and develop a flexible, multi-skilled team that meets customer needs with confidence and care
• Ensure a welcoming, professional in-store environment where every customer receives the right outcome for their situation
• Promote best practices and ensure the store operates safely, securely, and in line with all policies and regulations
• Drive performance and support the team in achieving key financial targets
• Collaborate with the wider area team, sharing insights and best practices to support overall business success
• Assist in implementing new products, policies, and procedures, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruption

What We’re Looking For

• Passion for high standards and delivering exceptional customer and team experiences
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A strong desire to lead, support, and develop others
• A customer-first mindset with a proactive attitude
• Previous supervisory or management experience in a financial services or customer-facing role
• Multilingual skills are a bonus – due to the diversity of our customer base, the ability to speak additional languages is highly valued, though not required

What We Offer

At H&T, we’re proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package that goes far beyond the basics. From day one, you’ll receive full training and ongoing development to support your growth, with clear pathways for career progression.

Benefits

• 30 days of holiday (including bank holidays), rising to 33 days with length of service
• Flexibility to buy or sell holiday days to suit your lifestyle
• Access to a private healthcare plan
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans
• Preferential currency exchange rates
• Generous staff discounts – up to 25% off jewellery and high-end watches
• Incentive schemes to reward your achievements
• Exclusive discounts at leading retailers via our employee perks portal

Ready to lead with purpose and make a difference?

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