Area Manager

Disabled Workers Co-operative; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization is seeking an Area Manager to lead their shop teams in London. The ideal candidate will have experience in retail management and a passion for sustainable fashion. Responsibilities include maximizing sales, overseeing operations, and fostering community relationships. The role offers flexible working options and an inclusive work environment.

Benefits

35 days annual leave

Flexible working

Company pension

Excellent training and career development

Wellbeing incentives

Qualifications

• Experience as an Area Manager or in retail leadership.
• Strong work ethic and dedication to team success.
• Ability to manage multi-site operations efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Maximise sales and manage expenditure for profit.
• Oversee and support shop teams.
• Promote Scope in the community.

Skills

Retail management

Team leadership

Commercial awareness

Coaching skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Area Manager — Permanent, 35 hours per week. Salary: £36,429.86 per year plus car allowance of £5,000 per annum. Location: London.

We are looking for an experienced Area Manager to lead and support dedicated shop teams in London. In this role you will inspire, guide, and empower shop teams to perform at their best, driving commercial success while building teams who are passionate ambassadors for Scope in their local communities. The role supports 13 Scope shops in London, including Acton, Basildon, Bexleyheath, Camberwell, Camden, Clapham Junction, Dartford, Fulham, Fulham (duplicate in original), Ruislip, Surbiton, Tolworth, Walthamstow, Woolwich. Overnight stays and travel are expected. Some home working is involved.

The role is ideal for someone with prior Area Manager experience, especially in fashion or the charity sector. We also welcome candidates from a retail leadership background with transferable skills, a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Maximise sales and manage expenditure to achieve profit targets.
• Oversee shop teams composed of paid colleagues and volunteers to drive performance.
• Support and deliver key activities from the Retail Strategy and Business Plan.
• Identify and develop the potential of colleagues across the Area.
• Build effective working relationships and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Positively promote Scope with the public in the local community.

About you

• Passionate about retail.
• Love of sustainable fashion with extensive, multi-site experience managing a large team.
• Commercial, resilient, with a can-do attitude, and a great coach and inspirational leader.
• Dedicated team player with a strong work ethic, great attention to detail and solid reporting skills.

Shop environment and hours

Scope Charity Shops are open every day; some weekend and Bank Holiday cover is needed. Full-time hours are 35 per week, five days out of seven. Part-time vacancies follow a seven-day rota.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Scope is a disability equality charity. We encourage applications from disabled people and people with impairments, conditions, and access needs. We interview all disabled candidates who meet essential criteria as part of our Disability Confident commitments. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and strive to create an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs. For interview adjustments, please email us or refer to the Scope website.

Benefits

• 35 days annual leave
• Flexible working where possible
• Company pension
• Excellent training and career development
• Strong colleague networks across disability, LGBTQ+, race equality, carers, women and young colleagues
• Wellbeing incentives such as discounted gym membership and cycle to work scheme

How to apply

To apply please visit our website and apply online: https://ce0258li.webitrent.com/ce0258li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open?VACANCY_ID%3d758863BtQR&WVID=684025072G&LANG=USA

Please note that successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Application closing date: 17/10/2025.

Address: Recruitment, Scope, London, SW19 1RH

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