Retail Leadership Degree Apprenticeship

Our Degree Apprenticeship is designed to do more than just teach you the ropes. We’ll 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.

Please apply to this opening for roles in the following areas:
Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, Dorset and Bournemouth.

Here’s a brief breakdown of your Lidl journey. More detail can be found on our Retail Leadership Degree Apprenticeship home page at

You’ll hit the ground running, starting with Customer Assistant training, before joining the store leadership team as a Shift Manager.

Alongside your role you’ll complete university modules in Retail Business Environment, Retail Culture & Mindset, and Digital Retail.

You’ll build on your leadership experience as you develop your responsibilities from Shift Manager to Deputy Store Manager level.

Alongside your role, you’ll complete modules in Retail Operations, Retail Marketing Strategy, and Retail Insights & Customer Information.

Continuing your Deputy Store Manager role, you’ll build on your experience and skill set to take even more of an active role in your store’s success.

Alongside your role, you’ll complete modules in Managing Retail Finance & Value, Responsible & Sustainable Management, and Retail Leadership & transformation.

Here’s where you take on your official title of Store Manager-in-Training.