Paul Hodges
Le11,Leicestershire
Summary
A dedicated, motivated professional with a background in retail management. Having served with the same company for 25 years, I am seeking a company where I can demonstrate my prior skills, whilst learning a new industry.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Stock and Admin Manager
Tesco Plc
Loughborough, Leicestershire
07.2012 - 03.2025
- Accountable for a team of 14 to facilitate routines within stock control, merchandising, cash routines and Admin.
- Through internal audits we ensured compliance to GDPR, visa requirements and annual proof of right to work in the UK.
- Managed payroll processing for the store, ensuring accurate and timely salary payments to all employees.
- Recruited and hired staff for organisational vacancies and enforced consistent policies across workforce.
- Supervised a team of administrative assistants, delegating tasks effectively to meet departmental objectives.
- Supervised the administration team by communicating job expectations, appraising job results and disciplining employees.
Bakery Manager
Tesco Plc
Leicester, Leicestershire
03.2010 - 07.2012
- Inspired a team to deliver freshly baked goods to meet customers needs.
- Maximising profit through careful production planning and staffing costs.
- Fostering an environment of cleanliness and adherence to food handling practices.
- Tracked baking ingredients and supply to replenish stocks and maintain active inventory.
- Recruited motivated, personable staff to deliver outstanding customer care.
Compliance Manager
Tesco Plc
Melton Mowbray , Leicestershire
02.2005 - 08.2010
- Coordinated with different departments to integrate compliance controls into operational procedures.
- Conducted regular internal audits to identify compliance risks and formulated mitigation strategies.
- Facilitated training sessions for staff on compliance standards, regulations, and best practices.
- Implemented corrective action plans in response to audit findings to ensure remediation of compliance gaps.
Education
A levels - Grades A, D, D
Queen Elizabeth 2nd College
06.2001
GCSE'S - GCSE'S
Babington Community College
Leicester, Leicestershire 06.1999
Skills
- Logical
- Resilient
- Problem solver
- Organised
- Helpful
- Considerate
- Flexible
- Takes initiative
Personal Information
Hobbies: Outside of work I have recently completed my PADI course to become an open water scuba diver.
Custom Section
I am adept at leading a team of people to deliver key objectives. Through one on one coaching I achieve the best out of colleagues by encouraging their curiosity and ideas. Having achieved an outstanding contribution at my last performance review, my work ethic shines through and my personable nature ensures I can work well within a team or individually. Putting customers at the heart of everything I do, I strive for excellent feedback.
References
Ben Walter, Lead Manager, Tesco Plc, Park Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 2EX
Timeline
Stock and Admin Manager
Tesco Plc
07.2012 - 03.2025
Bakery Manager
Tesco Plc
03.2010 - 07.2012
Compliance Manager
Tesco Plc
02.2005 - 08.2010
A levels - Grades A, D, D
Queen Elizabeth 2nd College
GCSE'S - GCSE'S
Babington Community College