Area Manager

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd

Exeter

On-site

GBP 70,000 - 75,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Company Car

30% discount on food & drink in pubs

30% discount in Visitors Centre shop

50% discount on accommodation

Pension scheme 4%

Cycle to work scheme

Westfield Health cash plan

Development opportunities

Career progression

Job summary

St Austell Brewery Ltd in Exeter is seeking an Area Manager to lead and support General Managers across pubs in Devon and Cornwall. The role drives area performance, aligns with the company plan, and champions our brand, heritage and values with fresh ideas for the managed estate.

You will build strong relationships, manage multiple disciplines, and deliver high standards in a dynamic environment while developing teams and delivering tangible commercial results.

Qualifications

Able to work across Devon and into areas of Cornwall.
Proven experience in a similar-sized role.
Strong track record of P&L and balance sheet management with commercial acumen.
Comprehensive knowledge of compliance and audit processes.
Exceptional attention to detail and high standards of delivery.
The ability to solve problems creatively, think broadly, and manage multiple disciplines and priorities from start to finish.
A warm, effective relationship builder and influencer, able to connect with people at all levels.
Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to challenge effectively and articulately.
A calm, adaptable approach under pressure, maintaining focus in dynamic environments.
Strong people leadership, with demonstrable experience of driving engagement and performance across multiple teams.

Responsibilities

Provide essential support and guidance to General Managers across a diverse portfolio of pubs.
Drive the success of your area, using experience and leadership to deliver strong performance.
Bring the strategic business plan to life and ensure delivery against targets.
We’re looking for an ambassador for the St Austell Brewery brand, championing values, products and heritage, while bringing fresh ideas and innovation to the estate.

Skills

P&L management

Balance sheet management

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

People leadership

Problem solving

Relationship building

Adaptability

Communication

Job description

Experience more with St Austell Brewery!

For over 175 years, St Austell Brewery has been crafting quality beers, running

award-winning pubs and serving communities across the South West. Today, we're

a leading brewing, hospitality and drinkswholesale business, united by a

shared purpose:brewing great experiences for generations to come. Through

our commitment to sustainability and forming strong partnerships, we're helping

to protect the people, places and communities that make our region special.

This is an exciting time for the business, and in this role, you’ll

provide essential support and guidance to General Managers across a diverse

portfolio of pubs.

You’ll play a key role in driving the success of your area, using your

experience and leadership to deliver strong performance and bring our strategic

business plan to life.

We’re looking for an ambassador for the St Austell Brewery brand,

someone who champions our values, products, and proud heritage, while bringing

fresh ideas and innovation to help shape the future of our managed estate.

About you

Able to work across Devon and into areas of Cornwall.
Proven experience in a similar-sized role.
A strong track record of P&L and balance sheet management, with proven commercial acumen.
Comprehensive knowledge of all relevant compliance and audit processes,
Exceptional attention to detail and high standards of delivery.
The ability to solve problems creatively, think broadly, and manage multiple disciplines and priorities from start to finish.
A warm, effective relationship builder and influencer, able to connect with people at all levels.
Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to challenge effectively and articulately.
A calm, adaptable approach under pressure, maintaining focus in dynamic environments.
Strong people leadership, with demonstrable experience of driving engagement and performance across multiple teams.

What we offer in return:

Company bonus
Company Car
30% discount on food & drink within our managed pubs
30% off in our Visitors Centre shop including brands like Yeti, St. Eval, Atlantic blankets
50% discount on accommodation within the managed estate
Fantastic training & career development opportunities
Pension Scheme - 4% Employee and Employer or increase to 5%
Cycle to work scheme
Westfield Health cash plan – Claim money back for Dental, Eye Care, Physio etc.
Westfield Rewards – Shopping rewards
Have a voice in shaping our workplace through employee-led forums and working groups, influencing policies, and initiatives
Access to Thrive, our learning platform packed with training, resources and development opportunities
Clear career pathways designed to help you grow

Additional Information

St Austell Brewery is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we

positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible

candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation,

gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or

pregnancy and maternity. We also welcome requests for flexible working.

Early applications are encouraged as we’ll review applications

throughout the recruitment process and reserve the right to close the advert at

any time.

We politely request no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. Speculative CVs from recruitment agencies won’t be accepted, nor the fees associated with them.

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Area Manager

Company: St Austell Brewery Ltd

Salary: £70,000 - £75,000

Hours: Full-time

Location: Exeter

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 31 Jul 2026

Closing date: 29 Aug 2026

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