Management Trainee
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 2, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 10, 2026.
We have an exciting opportunity for Management Trainee to join our store in Edinburgh, Fort Kinnaird.
This is a 37.5 hour position working 5 out of 7 days.
Are you ready to take your customer service skills to the next level? This Management Trainee role will allow you to kick-start your retail management career with the opportunity to become a future leader. Our comprehensive training program will develop you in all aspects of retail and people management, providing you with all the tools you will need to take your next step into one of our Deputy Manager roles!
About the role –
Learning to coach and develop your team to exceed every expectation
Delivering the most exceptional shopping experience on the high street from start to finish
Helping recruit and train new talent
Setting goals, achieving targets and driving KPIs
Striving for operational excellence
Celebrating achievements
Promoting the schuh brand through our service values
Gaining confidence in making commercial decisions within our visual merchandising guidelines
Adhering to company policies and guidelines
About the person -
Enthusiastic, incredibly ambitious and ready for anything
Optimistic and energetic
Prepared to work hard
Act as a role model in store
Passionate about retail/customer service/footwear
Target driven
Keen eye for detail and knowledge of trends
Previous supervisory experience in customer service and/or retail experience would be preferable. Full training will be given for the role.
About the perks/benefits –
Up to 40% product discount for you and your loved ones as well as an
annual 100% discount up to the value of £75 / €90 for shoes to wear to work
Up to 29 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing to 34 after three years’ service
Your birthday off to celebrate you
Flexible working hours / contracts to work when suits you
Perk platform for hundreds of discounts
Manage, save and access your wages as you earn them to get paid your way
Employee assistance programme to support your wellbeing through resources, helplines and Virtual GP services.
A pension scheme to help you save for the future
Development and progression opportunities across store and Head Office
Relocation assistance and two paid flights home per year if you relocate outside of or into the UK/ROI
Ability to unlock monthly monetary incentive based on store performance
Opportunity to be a part of our company Purpose Groups
About schuh –
At schuh we are the ‘Same but different’.
By embracing diversity and promoting inclusivity, we aim to empower our people to be fiercely and unapologetically themselves.
This means you will support our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion, and ensure that colleagues and customers from all backgrounds, beliefs and communities are treated fairly.
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to support disabilities or health conditions. Please let our talent team know of any adjustments needed during the hiring process.
Our Talent Acquisition Team will work as quickly as possible to review your application. In the meantime, if you have any questions or would like any additional information at all, please contact [email protected]