Regional Operations Manager

AR Hine Associates; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in the United Kingdom is seeking an exceptional Regional Operations Manager to lead a 100-store region. The role involves driving commercial results, ensuring compliance, and developing Store Managers to achieve KPIs. The ideal candidate has proven multi-site retail leadership experience, strong communication skills, and a strategic mindset. This position offers an opportunity to step into a major leadership role in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading 50-100+ stores.
• Track record of delivering P&L improvements.
• Willingness to travel extensively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Store Managers to meet KPIs and targets.
• Drive regional P&L performance.
• Ensure compliance with operational policies.
• Use data to assess performance and implement actions.
• Execute business initiatives across all stores.
• Build capability and talent pipelines.
• Act as a link between stores and central functions.

Skills

Multi-site retail leadership experience

Strong commercial mindset

Excellent communication skills

Coaching skills

Highly organised

Resilience

Strategic thinking

Job description

We are hiring an exceptional Regional Operations Manager to take ownership of a high-profile 100-store retail region. This is a critical leadership role for a results-driven operator who can elevate standards, accelerate commercial performance and lead large teams with impact.

The Role

You will be accountable for delivering outstanding operational execution and commercial results across your region. Leading through Store Managers, you will set clear expectations, drive compliance, strengthen customer experience and ensure consistent delivery of the brand proposition.

Key Responsibilities Of Regional Operations Manager

• Lead and develop Store Managers to deliver against KPIs, commercial targets and operational standards
• Drive regional P&L performance, maximising revenue and controlling cost lines
• Ensure full compliance with operational policies, processes and brand standards
• Use data to assess performance, identify gaps and implement decisive corrective actions
• Execute business initiatives at pace, ensuring seamless rollout across all stores
• Build capability, talent pipelines and a high-performance culture
• Act as a strong link between stores and central functions, ensuring clarity and alignment

The Candidate for Regional Operations Manager

• Proven multi-site retail leadership experience, ideally overseeing 50-100+ stores
• Strong commercial mindset with a track record of delivering P&L improvements
• Confident, influential leader with excellent communication and coaching skills
• Highly organised, resilient and able to operate at pace in a demanding environment
• Strategic thinker who remains hands‑on and execution-focused
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively

If you are a high‑calibre retail operator ready to step into a major regional leadership role, we want to speak with you.