Samantha Simon

Area Manager @Aldi UK

Bolton, GB

Operationally accountable for the performance of 2–5 stores, leading a team of 120+ colleagues across sales, service, cost control, compliance, and employee engagement. A key focus of the role involves embedding a strong culture of inclusion and fairness while delivering against rigorous KPIs and business objectives.Full HR remit across the operational area, including recruitment, onboarding, learning and development, performance management, employee relations, and succession planning. Regularly handle complex disciplinary, grievance, and wellbeing cases, and serve as an appointed senior decision-maker on appeals. Champion health and safety, GDPR, and compliance, while driving operational excellence through people-led leadership.Additional Responsibilities & Highlights-IT Lead and GDPR Lead for the Bolton Region-Regional point of contact for payroll concerns, confidential waste, and Everyday Cards-Led regional charity campaigns, including a Teenage Cancer Trust cyclathon in partnership with PureGym-Recruited, onboarded, and trained salaried managers across 20 stores on behalf of the Operations Director-Sole operational lead for the opening of a Future Store in Cottingham, Hull, managing recruitment, training, planning, and community engagement

St. Helen's School, Northwood

A Levels, Business, History, Music

Avado

CIPD Level 5, People Management

University of Birmingham

Business Management BSc, 1st Class Hons.