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Our Career Changer Programme

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.

A year like no other

What you'll need

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? Watch our video and take the quiz to find out.

What we'll offer you

Our application process

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Online Application

You’ll need to complete an online application and various tests that will assess your judgement and analytical skills.

Video Application

Lights, camera, action. This is your golden opportunity to showcase your knowledge of Aldi and brilliant leadership skills.

Online Test

You’ll then be sent a link to complete an online psychometric test. This has been designed to measure your core skills and personal qualities, as well as to see if we’re right for each other.

 

 

Individual Assessment

If all goes well, you’ll be invited to an Individual Assessment where you'll be asked to deliver a short presentation, followed by a one to one competency based interview with an Aldi assessor. We’re looking for your drive, professionalism and leadership skills.

Final Interview

Well, you’re nearly there. If you’ve passed everything else, you’ll then have a final interview with the Regional Managing Director. So make sure you’re prepared!

Where you will fit in

Like what you’ve seen so far? Amazing! Let’s start your Aldi career today

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 2023/2024 recruitment season is now open.

Find a Career Changer role near me

View our brochure

Discover more about how and why Aldi means more. Our brochure includes lots of profiles from Area Managers and Directors, so you can hear about real experiences and see where you fit in.

View now

The Future

You’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! 

FAQS

As soon as possible! We do recruit all year round but spaces go very quickly, particularly in the Autumn.

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.

Possibly, but usually only within your chosen region. We're a fast-growing business so it's important to have a flexible, understanding approach.

The minimum requirement for our Area Manager- Career Changer Programme is a 2:2 undergraduate degree. However we also have plenty of other management opportunities within our stores. Further information on all of our roles can be found on our website.

As a Career Changer, we’ll expect you to have some management experience within a fast-paced environment, as well as a history of leading and developing people. You’ll also need a full driving licence and a valid UK work permit.

Alongside a 2:2 degree in any subject, as a Career Changer you will also need management experience. This shows us you’re not only focused and committed but you have a strong work ethic.

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.

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.

We recruit approximately 100 Area Managers every year, across the UK and Ireland. However, this could change as our business continues to expand.