Store Manager - 12 Week Training Program

We are looking for candidates who will be flexible to work a variety of shift patterns throughout the week. We are looking for candidates who can travel to different stores across a geographical area. We can only consider candidates who are over 18 due to age restrictions for this role. Contract: 12-Week Training Programme Hours: 37.5 hours per week - weekday and weekend availability required Location: Various stores across South East London Recruitment Partner: grace.elsmore@boots.co.uk Are you ready to elevate your retail career? At Boots, we’re looking for strong, people-focused and commercially minded leaders to join our 12-week Store Manager Training Programme, designed to prepare you for full accountability of your own store. During the programme, you’ll gain hands-on experience across a range of locations, learning from experienced leaders and building the capability to lead busy retail environments with confidence. You need to be flexible to travel between locations during the training period. Following training, opportunities are available across South East London. Success in this role comes from decisive decision-making, consistency in approach, and a willingness to lead from the front. Reporting to the Area Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in bringing energy, driving performance and building a strong culture of accountability and teamwork within your store. You’ll be trusted to set clear standards, manage performance confidently, and ensure your store operates safely, legally, and profitably at all times. We welcome applications from experienced Store Managers, as well as ambitious Assistant Managers who are ready to step up, take on greater responsibility and accelerate their progression through structured training. This opportunity suits those who are confident operating in demanding environments and who are keen to move into store leadership, working with established teams and making an impact. If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.