Retail Business Development Coordinator

ExtraCare Charitable Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Coventry is seeking a Retail Business Development Coordinator to enhance their retail operations. The successful candidate will oversee daily efficiency, ensure compliance, and support the implementation of new projects. Strong communication and proven retail experience are essential. This full-time position with a salary of £33,000 per year offers benefits like 25 days annual leave and a contributory pension.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Contributory pension (up to 9%)

Buy and sell holiday

Free life insurance

Cycle2work scheme

Attendance reward

Free use of on-site gyms

Qualifications

• Experience in retail operations management.
• Ability to handle operational queries effectively.
• Knowledge of compliance systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver operational projects and improvements.
• Serve as a key contact for operational queries.
• Support weekly communication for retail shops.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Organisational skills

Proven retail experience

Job description

ExtraCare Charitable Trust are looking for a Retail Business Development Coordinator!

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join the Retail team here at ExtraCare in a newly created role that will support the delivery of our retail strategy.

This role offers the chance to grow, develop and help shape the future of our retail offer.

The Retail Business Development Coordinator will join our award-winning charity, The ExtraCare Charitable Trust, and contribute to our mission of creating ‘better lives for older people’.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the delivery of the Retail Strategy by overseeing day‑to‑day operational efficiency, compliance, and coordination across the retail network. The Retail Business Development Coordinator will act as a central point of contact for retail shops, ensuring consistent standards, maintaining compliance systems, and supporting the Retail Operations and Projects Manager with the implementation of new initiatives, projects, and Business improvements.

Benefits of the role include

• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Contributory pension (up to 9%)
• Buy and sell holiday
• Free life insurance
• Cycle2work scheme
• Attendance reward
• Free use of on‑site location gyms

Role Details

• Role: Retail Business Development Coordinator
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week (full‑time)
• Location: Head Office, Coventry; with occasional travel as required. (A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes are required.)
• Salary: £33,000 per annum
• Closing Date: Sunday 14 December 2025

Key Duties

• Work closely with the Retail Operations and Projects Manager and wider Retail team to deliver operational projects and retail improvement initiatives.
• Act as the key contact for retail operational queries, providing guidance and solutions or escalating where necessary.
• Support the production and timely circulation of the weekly retail communication bulletin to all shops in collaboration with the Retail Operations and Projects Manager.
• Introducing new initiatives, managing processes end to end.
• To work with the Retail team and Retail Managing Director as necessary to achieve financial targets and budgets.

Strong verbal and written communication skills, and organisational skills are required. Proven retail experience is essential.

Please see job description for further information about this exciting opportunity!

Do not miss out! Click ‘apply’ now to make an invaluable impact to the lives of our residents as our new Retail Business Development Coordinator.

ExtraCare strives to create a workplace that fully reflects society. We want our staff to feel empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work and be part of a safe and supportive community.

ExtraCare is committed to making our recruitment practices as fair and inclusive as possible for all. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process.

ExtraCare does not participate in the current “ UK Visa Sponsorship ” scheme, and we would not be able to facilitate sponsorship.

ExtraCare reserve the right to close this advertisement early. Be one of the first to apply!