Charity Retail Area Manager - Dorset

C2 Recruitment Careers; Wareham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail charity organization is seeking an Area Manager to oversee charity shops across Dorset. The ideal candidate will have a flair for retail, drive commercial performance, and lead a dedicated team to enhance customer experiences while supporting animal care initiatives. This full-time role offers a salary between £32,000 and £36,000 per annum. Join a cause that makes a real difference every day.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail management or similar.
• Passion for supporting animal care and community outreach.
• Ability to drive commercial performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support shop managers and volunteers.
• Oversee performance and budgets for shops.
• Drive sales through effective merchandising.
• Evaluate new shop locations for business development.

Skills

Leadership skills

Commercial acumen

Team motivation

Job description

Position : Area Manager

Location : Dorset

Full-time : 37.5 hours per week

Salary : £32,000 - £36,000 per annum

Do you have a flair for retail and a heart for animals and people?

We are looking for a Retail Superstar a.k.a. Area Manager to help lead and grow the retail operation across Dorset raising vital funds to support animal care and community outreach.

If you are a natural leader who loves driving commercial performance, motivating teams and spotting new opportunities, this is your chance to make a real difference every day.

About the Role

As our Retail Area Manager, you'll be at the heart of our retail success, overseeing a network of charity shops, leading a passionate team of shop managers and volunteers, and helping to deliver an excellent customer experience that supports the charity.

You'll bring fresh ideas, a commercial mindset, and genuine enthusiasm to help grow income and strengthen the charities presence on the high street and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and support shop managers and volunteers to achieve retail excellence
• Oversee performance, budgets, and day-to-day shop operations
• Drive sales and profitability through effective merchandising and cost control
• Identify and evaluate new shop locations, developing business case …