So, you’re doing a job that just isn’t you anymore. Perhaps you find yourself organising people or getting frustrated because processes could be tighter? Maybe you’re fascinated by merchandising, sales patterns and the way people shop? Fear not, because you can still apply for our Area Manager Career Changer Programme.
It’s a fantastic opportunity to start a career that will test your skills, challenge you on a daily basis, and constantly develop you personally and professionally. In fact, it could be your perfect cure to the Monday blues.
There’s a specific Aldi way of doing things, so we’re after people with the right mind set. We’re efficient and determined, but everyone pulls together and works in harmony. So have you got the Aldi attitude?
As part of your application, we’ll ask you to confirm your preferred locations. Please note that if your location is not recruiting, we may ask you to consider your second preference.
The application window for our 2024/25 recruitment season is now CLOSED.
Find a Career Changer role near meYou’re now a fully-fledged Area Manager, with complete control of your area. Most of your time will be spent visiting your stores and driving your teams to success. And you may even be offered an opportunity that offers even more than before through secondment opportunities!
As soon as possible! We do recruit all year round but spaces go very quickly, particularly in the Autumn.
Alongside a 2:1 degree in any subject, you will need a minimum of 96 UCAS points (240 points if using the old tariff) from your top 3 A-Levels (excluding general studies). This shows us that you’re not only focused and committed but you have a strong work ethic. You’re excited by every new challenge that comes your way. Please note we also accept BTECs and BACs or 63 Scottish Highers (150 points if using the old tariff) as an equivalent to UCAS points.
If you've already applied but not been successful, you’ll need to wait 12 months before reapplying. But you’re welcome to apply for other roles with a lower level of responsibility any time.
The Group Assessment will be held virtually. The Final Managing Director Interview will be held at the Regional Distribution Centre within the region to which you have applied. If your application is successful, we'll let you know all the details nearer the time.
Possibly, but usually only within your chosen region. We're a fast-growing business so it's important to have a flexible, understanding approach.
You'll need to provide the very best support to your Store team. So that can involve working weekends and bank holidays; we do ask for you to be flexible and we'll accommodate your needs in return.
The minimum requirement for our Graduate Area Manager Programme is a 2:1 undergraduate degree. However we also have plenty of other management opportunities within our stores with further information available on our website.
We recruit approximately 100 Area Managers every year, across the UK and Ireland. But this could change as our business continues to expand.
A full driving licence and a valid UK work permit (and that drive and determination we've been talking about!).
Yes is the short answer. As long as you've met the criteria of course.