Take your place at the heart of our community as a barista at Starbucks; and grow into a future leader. At Starbucks, your voice matters and our passion for people is brewed into everything we do.

We’re offering an exciting opportunity for you to join our Accelerated Leadership Programme - a 13-month fixed term contract designed to help you join us as a barista and grow into a store manager of the future. You'll be offered a minimum contract of 20 hours.

This isn’t just a development programme - it’s your chance to shape your career, build your confidence, and make a real impact in your store and community.

What is the Accelerated Leadership Programme?

You’ll be supported every step of the way as you:

Progress from a barista tostore supervisorduring the programmeReceive 1:1 coaching from aProfessional Development ExpertWork towards arecognised leadership qualificationwith the Chartered Management InstituteBuild skills in leadership, communication, team development, and operational excellence

By the end of the programme, you’ll bestore manager readyand eligible to apply for permanent store manager in-training opportunities.

What we’re looking for:

You don’t need any previous experience, just a passion for people, a drive to grow, and a commitment to learning.

To be eligible, you must:

You must be a UK resident who has lived in the UK for the last 3 years. If you are a previous resident of the EU/EEA, you must have gained pre-settlement or settlement status. If you are a non-UK resident, you must be on an acceptable Visa. This visa must cover the full duration of the Apprenticeship, including your End Point Assessment (EPA).You must have a substantial skills gap between your current capability and where you would be on completion of the apprenticeship.Not be currently be in education or on an apprenticeship programmeNot be on an Entrepreneur (Tier 1), Student (Tier 4) and Government Authorised Exchange (Tier 5) Visa. Skilled Worker Visas will be reviewed on individual basis.Not have a qualification in the similar subject at the same level or higher.

What you’ll get:

A recognised qualification and real career progressionAll the benefits of being a Starbucks partner—including:28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) a special celebration dayFree drinks and food on shiftWeekly bag of coffee and 30% partner discountBean Stock (own a piece of Starbucks)Discounts through Perks at WorkLife assurance and rental deposit loans24/7 Employee Assistance ProgrammeRecognition schemes and long-term career opportunities

What’s the process?

Application → Virtual Assessment Centre (w/c 21st July) → In store interview → Offer and onboarding → Programme Start

So, if you’re ready to take the next step in your Starbucks journey, this is your moment. Here, you’ll be heard. Here, you’ll grow. Here, you belong.

Starbucks is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All applicants and partners will be treated fairly, without regard to race, religion, sex, nationality, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity and expression.

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