Area Manager

The Recruitment Group; West Oxfordshire; Hybride; GBP 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Recruitment Group is seeking an inspiring Regional Retail Operations Manager to lead a charity’s retail network across a designated South-region area. The role combines home/HQ-based work with regular travel to stores, and HQ in West Oxfordshire.

You will drive sales, Gift Aid and donations while building strong community partnerships and supporting new store openings, ensuring safety and policy compliance across the network.

Qualifications

• Experience leading store teams and volunteers.
• Proven ability to drive sales and donor fundraising.
• Strong customer service and stock management skills.
• Willingness to travel across regional stores.

Responsabilités

• Lead Store Managers, staff and volunteers.
• Drive sales, Gift Aid, donations and store performance.
• Maintain high standards of customer service, presentation and stock control.
• Build community and business partnerships to increase awareness and footfall.
• Support new store openings and regional growth opportunities.
• Ensure stores operate safely and in line with charity policies.

Connaissances

Store leadership

People development

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder engagement

Description du poste

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an inspiring and commercially focused Regional Retail Operations Manager to lead the performance and development of a charity's retail network across a designated area in the South.

The role offers a home/HQ-based working arrangement, with the HQ located in West Oxfordshire, alongside regular travel across the regional store network.

Working closely with the Senior Leadership team, the successful candidate will drive sales and income, support regional growth and build strong relationships across stores and local communities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading, motivating and developing Store Managers, staff and volunteers.
• Driving sales, Gift Aid, donations and overall store performance.
• Maintaining high standards of customer service, presentation and stock management.
• Building strong community and business partnerships to increase awareness, donations and footfall.
• Supporting new store openings and regional growth opportunities.
• Ensuring stores operate safely, efficiently and in line with charity policies and procedures.

The ideal candidate will combine commercial credibility with warmth, empathy and purpose, with the ability to operate confidently at both strategic and operational levels.

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate retail leader who wants to develop people, grow a successful retail network and make a genuine difference through their work.

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