Area Manager - Lead 24 Charity Shops (Multi-Store Travel)

Salvation Army Trading Company; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Company car

Pension scheme

Virtual GP service

Discounts for colleagues

Job summary

Salvation Army Trading Company Ltd (SATCoL) is seeking an Area Manager to oversee 24 charity shops across the South & West Yorkshire and North Nottinghamshire region. The role requires strong leadership, change management, and a passion for community impact.

The successful candidate will travel extensively, provide coaching to shop teams, and drive profitability within a values-driven charity retail environment. A 12-week induction will precede responsibilities covering multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in area or multi-site management.
• Strong track record of leading teams through change in a supportive and engaging way.
• Commitment to leading through values and putting people at the heart of everything.
• Ability to drive profitability within a charity retail environment through effective leadership, coaching and team engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop shop teams across 24 stores in South & West Yorkshire and North Nottinghamshire.
• Travel significantly with overnight stays and operate with a company car.
• Inspire colleagues, build relationships and deliver meaningful impact for the charity.
• Support and develop teams through periods of positive change.

Skills

Area management

Multi-site management

Change leadership

People-first leadership

Profitability in charity retail

Coaching & engagement

Job description

Salvation Army Trading Company Ltd (SATCoL) is seeking an Area Manager to oversee 24 charity shops across the South & West Yorkshire and North Nottinghamshire region. The role requires strong leadership, change management, and a passion for community impact.

The successful candidate will travel extensively, provide coaching to shop teams, and drive profitability within a values-driven charity retail environment. A 12-week induction will precede responsibilities covering multiple sites.