Asset Protection Business Partner

Cotswold Outdoor; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading outdoor retailer in the UK is seeking an Asset Protection Business Partner to reduce theft and ensure safety across logistics and retail. The ideal candidate has strong experience in profit protection and understands relevant laws. This role offers a starting salary of £50,000–£51,000, benefits like medical insurance, and generous holiday time. Join us to help others enjoy the outdoors.

Benefits

Yearly bonus up to £3,750

33 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Staff discounts of 40-60%

Savings perks on essentials

Qualifications

• Strong experience in profit protection within retail, e‑commerce, or logistics.
• Understands relevant criminal law, policies, and data protection.
• Confident in using analytical tools.

Responsibilities

• Help protect products and people by reducing theft across logistics.
• Work with inventory teams to maintain accurate stock levels.
• Ensure compliance through regular audits.

Skills

Profit protection experience

Understanding of criminal law

Promoting safe working practices

Microsoft Office proficiency

Analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Tools

MicroStrategy

Power BI

Job description

At Cotswold Outdoor Group, the outdoors isn't just where we work, it's who we are. Every day, our head office teams play a vital role in helping people get outside, explore more, and experience the world around them.

We're looking for an Asset Protection Business Partner to join us on that journey. This role is about more than just day‑to‑day responsibilities, it's about shaping how we inspire our customers, support our stores, and grow our community of adventurers.

This role will cover locations across Central and North UK so a driving licence is essential. Ideally candidates will be based in the Coventry area.

Joining our team means more than just getting paid a salary, it's about being part of a workplace that values you, your growth and your wellbeing.

We believe life's better when it's lived outdoors. From hiking and wild swimming to simply stepping away from the screen, nature helps us feel alive. At our head office, every role helps make those adventures possible. Whether it's shaping our systems, supporting our teams or driving key initiatives, you'll play a vital part in helping people get outside and explore more. We're part of the Cotswold Outdoor Group, including Runners Need and Snow + Rock, offering trusted brands, expert advice, and a commitment to protecting the planet. Whether it's your first step or your next move, you'll find opportunities to learn, grow, and be part of something bigger.

Responsibilities

• Helping to protect our products and our people by spotting and reducing theft and loss across our third‑party logistics partners and retail stores
• Working with inventory teams to keep stock levels accurate and understand the causes of any differences
• Checking that our third‑party logistics and retail sites stay safe and compliant through regular audits
• Supporting key business goals, including sales, service and profit, so we can help more customers enjoy the outdoors
• Sharing clear, useful analysis and insight that helps the business make confident and timely decisions
• Improving processes to reduce all types of loss and keep our operations running smoothly
• Coaching and supporting colleagues and third‑party teams, helping them build their skills and confidence
• Working with managers to make lasting improvements that reduce theft and loss
• Keeping customer data safe and ensuring we meet all GDPR requirements

Qualifications

• Has strong experience in profit protection within retail, e‑commerce or logistics
• Understands relevant criminal law, policies and data protection
• Promotes safe working practices (IOSH desirable)
• Is confident using tools like Microsoft Office, MicroStrategy, Power BI or similar
• Builds strong working relationships
• Communicates clearly and confidently and is able to coach and support others
• Has strong analytical skills and can assess all types of loss
• Brings a forward‑thinking, solutions‑focused mindset

Benefits

• Starting salary of £50,000 – £51,000 with a yearly bonus of up to £3,750
• 33 days holiday allowing you to recharge and explore the outdoors
• Private medical insurance, life assurance and critical illness cover
• Staff discounts of 40‑60% across our full range of outdoor brands
• Savings on everyday essentials including groceries, travel, fitness, and entertainment through our perks hub

Everyone's welcome.