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Everyone at Lidl brings something different to the table but we also have a whole lot in common. Our Degree Apprenticesare passionate, ambitious, and love a challenge.Is this the next step in your career Find out if you are the right candidate by reading through the complete overview below.Our Degree Apprenticeship is designed to do more than just teach you the ropes. Well equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to build a successful career in retail. Imagine yourself running your own Lidl store in four years that's the kind of potential we see in our apprentices.We'll provide you with dedicated off-the-job training, delivered in partnership with Kingston University. Within four years, youll have developed a deep understanding of the retail industry and our operations, alongside your hard-earned Retail Leadership BSc (Hons) degree qualification.Your salary will grow with your experience, earning from 26,520 per year as a Customer Assistant, from 30,472as a Shift manager, from 33,778as a Deputy Store Manager, and from 37,333 as a Store Manager-in-Training.More detail can be found on our Retail Leadership Degree Apprenticeship home page atYear 1: Youll hit the ground running, starting with Customer Assistant training, before joining the store leadership team as a Shift Manager.Alongside your role youll complete university modules in Retail Business Environment, Retail Culture & Mindset, and Digital Retail.Year 2:Youll build on your leadership experience as you develop your responsibilities from Shift Manager to Deputy Store Manager level.Alongside your role, youll complete modules in Retail Operations, Retail Marketing Strategy, and Retail Insights & Customer Information.Year 3:Continuing your Deputy Store Manager role, youll build on your experience and skill set to take even more of an active role in your stores success.Alongside your role, youll complete modules in Managing Retail Finance & Value, Responsible & Sustainable Management, and Retail Leadership & transformation.Year 4:Heres where you take on your official title of Store Manager-in-Training.Alongside your role, youll complete a module in Building Retail Strategy, and preparing for your End Point Assessment.Once youve successfully completed year four, youll be awarded with your Retail Leadership Degree Apprenticeship, with BSc (hons) qualification. Having proven yourself in your store, youll also be fully equipped to lead a store team of your own.Maths and English at level 2 or above (GCSE grade 4, or previously grade C)To be legally entitled to work in the UK on a full time, permanent basisMust have been living in the UK for at least 3 years prior to the commencement apprenticeshipTo live (or relocate) within a one-hour commute of the store you plan to work in (locations tbc)Good time-management skills, as youll need to balance your study, assignments and work in storeInitiative and determination to succeed in a fast paced, challenging work environment, while balancing a challenging apprenticeshipWe recognise that every persons journey to Higher Education is different and unique, and in some cases, we may consider work experience and other non-standard pathways onto university level study.Competitive pay that increases as you progressA permanent contract30-35 days holiday10% in-store discountDiscounted gym membershipsPlease note your employment is conditional upon the Company's receipt of satisfactory references and if requested by the Company, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.Data processing:If successful in the Lidl recruitment process for this position, Lidl GB will share your full name and email address with Kingston University who will contact you to complete apprenticeship and university eligibility checks.