Area Manager- Based in Edinburgh

Indie Campers

Glasgow

On-site

GBP 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Indie Campers UK is seeking an Area Manager to lead operations across a cluster of depots, ensuring high service standards, strong fleet performance and consistent SOP execution. You will coach Depot Leaders and drive operational excellence, reporting to the Regional Director.

This role requires 7–10 years in hands-on operations and 3–5 years in leadership, with budgeting experience, a valid driving license, and a hands-on, solution‑oriented mindset.

Qualifications

7–10 years of hands‑on operational experience (rent‑a‑car, logistics, retail, hospitality).
3–5 years in team leadership roles managing multiple locations or high‑volume depots.
Proven ability to manage depot financials, including budgeting, cost control, and supplier relationships.
A valid driver’s license and willingness to drive campervans.
Hands‑on, solution‑oriented mindset with the ability to manage teams in dynamic environments.
Availability to work on weekends and holidays as needed.
Interest in our product and willingness to learn the technical details of campervans.

Responsibilities

Lead and coach Depot Leaders across multiple locations.
Drive operational performance and customer satisfaction.
Ensure SOP compliance and service consistency.
Monitor KPIs and implement improvement actions.
Oversee P&L, budgeting, and cost control.
Collaborate closely with Central Ops, Finance, and HR.
Travel frequently (up to 50%) to support depot teams.

Skills

Fluent English

Strong communication skills

Job description

ABOUT US

Indie Campers is the leading campervan marketplace, on a mission to make road trips accessible to everyone. With a fully digital booking experience and a customer-first approach, we’ve hosted 300,000+ travellers from 170+ countries and delivered over 1M+ nights on the road. We offer short-term RV rentals, long-term subscriptions, and the option to buy one of our campervans. We’re a fast-growing, tech-driven company looking for top talent to help build the future of road travel.

THE ROLE

We’re looking for a Area Manager to lead operations across a cluster of depots. You’ll ensure high service standards, strong fleet performance, and consistent execution of SOPs, while coaching Depot Leaders and driving operational excellence. This role reports directly to the Regional Director.

WHAT WILL YOU WORK ON?

Lead and coach Depot Leaders across multiple locations
Drive operational performance and customer satisfaction
Ensure SOP compliance and service consistency
Monitor KPIs and implement improvement actions
Oversee P&L, budgeting, and cost control
Collaborate closely with Central Ops, Finance, and HR
Travel frequently (up to 50%) to support depot teams

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

7–10 years of experience in hands‑on operational roles (rent‑a‑car, logistics, retail, hospitality)
3–5 years in team leadership roles managing multiple locations or high‑volume depots
Proven ability to manage depot financials, including budgeting, cost control, and supplier relationships
Strong communication skills and fluency in English (and local language if applicable)
A valid driver’s license and willingness to drive campervans
A hands‑on, solution‑oriented mindset and the ability to manage teams in dynamic environments
Availability to work on weekends and holidays as needed
Interest in our product and willingness to learn the technical details of campervans

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