Area Manager

British Heart Foundation; England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in the UK seeks an experienced Area Manager to oversee 10 home stores across West London and nearby locations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in retail management and leadership skills, with responsibilities including maximizing sales and team performance. This is a field-based role requiring travel and a full UK driving license.

Benefits

38 days annual leave

Holistic support leave

Enhanced family policies

25% staff discount

Health cash plan

Access to a 24/7 Virtual GP

Pension with employer contribution

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts on gym memberships

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in retail management, preferably overseeing multiple stores.
• Ability to motivate and guide teams toward achieving goals.
• Strong understanding of retail operations and market trends.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proactive approach to challenges.
• Willingness to travel within the designated area.

Responsibilities

• Drive commercial awareness to maximize sales and profit.
• Lead diverse teams to ensure values are upheld.
• Maintain commercial performance in the area.

Skills

Retail management experience

Leadership

Communication

Commercial awareness

Job description

Are you a dynamic and results-driven professional with a passion for retail management? We are seeking an experienced Area Manager to oversee 10 home stores across West London, Reading, Woking and Aldershot.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, have excellent leadership skills, and a keen eye for business development, this role is for you!

This is a field based role, therefore willingness to travel to various sites and a full UK driving licence is essential.

What does this role involve:

The Area Manager will work closely with the Regional Manager and fellow Area Managers of both facias to ensure BHF values are upheld, and our ambitious targets are met.

• Drive commercial awareness throughout your area to maximize sales and profit
• Maximise performance by leading diverse teams, ensuring everyone lives by and demonstrates our values
• Ensure commercial performance is maintained within your area

What we are looking for:

• Experience in retail management, preferably overseeing multiple stores.
• The ability to motivate and guide teams toward achieving goals.
• A strong understanding of retail operations, financial metrics, and market trends.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A proactive approach to addressing challenges and finding solutions.
• The willingness to travel within the designated area.
• First stage interviews will be held in person on Tuesday 16th December at our London office.

What’s important to us:

At the British Heart Foundation (BHF) we offer a huge range of new and used quality furniture, clothing, jewellery and more, available in store and online.

In addition to raising funds for the BHF, we connect with our local communities and help reduce clothing and furniture waste across the UK. With over 700 stores we make a huge environmental impact by preventing around 70,000 tonnes of unwanted items going to landfill every year. We receive 1.6 million items donated to our home stores and 9.8 million bags of donated items and we will continue to build upon our reuse agenda in the years to come.

Everything we do comes back to funding lifesaving research for all heart and circulatory conditions. We are more ambitious and determined than ever – because the cures and treatments we need are in sight. You could be part of getting us there sooner!

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Igniting Change, along with our internal EDI group, Kaleidoscope, and a growing number of employee network groups (our Affinity Groups), help us create an environment where all our colleagues and volunteers can succeed.

Why join the BHF?

We have a strong culture of internal progression and will actively support you to develop your career.

Our generous staff benefits include:

• 38 days annual leave (plus the option to buy and sell leave)
• Holistic support leave of up to 10 additional days off each year
• Enhanced family policies (maternity, paternity and adoption leave)
• 25% staff discount
• Health cash plan (Dental, Optical, Therapies, etc)
• Access to a 24/7 Virtual GP and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Pension with employer contribution of up to 10%
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounts on gym memberships
• Discounts with a wide range of retailers

Ready to apply?

To apply, please follow these simple steps:

• Click the “Apply” button below.
• You’ll be seamlessly redirected to the BHF Careers page.
• Complete the application form, submit your CV and upload your employment history.

What do I need to know?

Inclusivity Matters: We’re committed to fairness and consistency. As part of this commitment, we use anonymous CV software during the application process.

Act Swiftly

Early applications are encouraged. We’ll be reviewing submissions throughout the advertising period and may close the advert early.

Sponsorship

Please note that we are unlikely to be able to sponsor applicants in respect of this role due to the role not meeting the minimum salary criteria to be eligible for sponsorship.

Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact a member of the Recruitment team.