Team Leader

Card Factory plc; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A retail company is seeking a Team Leader for their Southend store. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a positive and energetic attitude, and a commitment to fostering an inclusive team culture. Responsibilities include supporting the Store Manager, driving sales initiatives, and ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction. This temporary, part-time role offers £12.49 per hour for 17 hours per week, closing on 20 January 2026.

Qualifications

• Good leadership skills that motivate others.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn.
• Ability to listen and create an inclusive atmosphere.
• Flexibility in managing tasks and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager in daily operations.
• Maintain high customer satisfaction levels.
• Lead the team by example and provide guidance.
• Drive store initiatives and enhance team communication.

Skills

Leadership skills

Positive attitude

Flexibility

Effective communication

Job description

# Team Leader## About the job**Location: Southend Royals shopping centre****Contracted Hours Available: 17 Hours per week****Please note this role is a fixed term contract.**We’re on the lookout for a friendly and upbeat Team Leaderto bring energy, positivity, and great vibes to our store! In this role, you’ll be right at the heart of it, supporting your Store Manager, keeping the team motivated, and making sure every customer leaves with exactly what they came in for (and a smile to go with it). When your Store Manager’s away, you’ll step up and keep things running smoothly with confidence and care.You’ll play a key role in the day-to-day running of the store—creating great customer experiences and driving commercial success. You’ll lead by example, showing what great service looks like and bringing the cardfactory Way to life. Along the way, you’ll help others grow while continuing to build your own skills. With your energy and commercial know-how, you’ll drive store initiatives, keep communication flowing, and create a positive, inclusive vibe. And by keeping an eye on the numbers, you’ll help make sure everything’s running smoothly, and the team is thriving. What we’re looking for: * Good leadership skills people want to follow—positive, proactive, and full of energy.* You're curious by nature, always learning, and eager to see the bigger picture.* You make space for everyone’s voice, listen with intent, and help build a team where people feel they belong.* Step up, stay flexible, and set the tone by getting things done.* You’re fair, open to feedback, and thoughtful in how you make decisions.* You genuinely care about people, support growth, and help create a positive team vibe.The following content displays a map of the job's location.| OpenStreetMap contributors### Team Leader* **Salary** £12.49 Per Hour* **Frequency** Hourly* **Job Reference** cardfac/TP/532/30605* **Contract Type** Temporary* **Working Hours** 17* **Closing Date** 20 January, 2026* **Location** 12 The Royals Shopping Centre Southend, United Kingdom* **Posted on** 21 December, 2025