Regional Operations Manager - Dorset Region

Asda; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Asda is seeking a Regional Operations Manager for the Dorset Region. This role involves leading a team to ensure operational excellence and delivering top performance across stores. You will implement change initiatives and foster a culture of high standards while maintaining compliance with company policies. The position offers a hybrid working model and an excellent benefits package, including a company car allowance and discretionary bonuses.

Benefits

Discretionary company bonus

Company pension up to 1.5 times your contribution

Company car allowance of £8,000

15% colleague discount

Free access to wellbeing services

24/7 virtual GP and counselling

Comprehensive parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Substantial knowledge of store operations and multi-site management.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and lead change programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Area Managers.
• Implement change initiatives and ensure compliance with policies.
• Drive performance and deliver a best-in-class customer experience.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Relationship-building

Job description

Job Title

Regional Operations Manager - Dorset Region

Location

Asda House (Field-based)

Employment Type

Full-time

Contract Type

Permanent

Hours per Week

37.5

Salary

Competitive salary plus benefits

Category

Corporate Store Operations

Closing Date

29 May 2025

About the role
You will be responsible for leading, coaching, and developing a team of Asda Express Area Managers to deliver excellent service, colleague engagement, and operational excellence.
You will ensure your portfolio of stores is the top performer locally, evidenced through profitable growth and the delivery of clearly defined KRAs, with a strong commercial awareness of the local market. You will role model and champion the Asda values and our Leading Asda behaviours, setting high expectations for the leadership team to follow.
Your responsibilities include implementing and embedding change initiatives and new ways of working while ensuring all stores operate safely, legally, and in compliance with company policies and procedures.
This role is field-based, requiring regional mobility within a defined geographic area, and working on a rota to provide weekend cover.
About you
You should be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment, lead change programmes, and have an eye for detail with the ability to execute plans effectively.
You must possess substantial knowledge of store operations, multi-site management, store processes, and policies, along with a commercial awareness of the local market, competition, and regional trends.
You will seek opportunities to improve performance, prioritize workload effectively, and ensure stores deliver a best-in-class customer experience. Strong communication skills, relationship-building abilities, and influence are essential.
Apply today by completing an online application…

Everything you'll love

To balance collaboration and flexibility, Asda offers a hybrid working model with at least 3 days a week in one of our Home Offices. Additional requirements may include more days in the office, visiting suppliers, stores, or depots.

You will also enjoy an excellent benefits package including:

• Discretionary company bonus
• Company pension up to 1.5 times your contribution (Max 15%)
• Company car allowance of £8,000
• 15% colleague discount in store and online
• Free access to wellbeing services such as Wagestream
• 24/7 virtual GP, counselling, health and dental cash plans, and an employee assistance helpline, along with discounts on various services and activities
• Inclusion networks to promote diversity and inclusion
• Comprehensive parental leave policies, including maternity, adoption, paternity, shared parental, neonatal care leave, and support for fertility treatments.

We encourage colleagues to bring their authentic selves to work and be proud of being part of Asda.