Store Manager Designate - Home stores

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Store Manager Designate - Home stores, Newcastle upon Tyne

Client:

British Heart Foundation

Location:

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Retail

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

a0192804712a

Job Views:

8

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

The opportunity: Are you looking for a retail role that makes a life-saving difference? Interested in developing a career in store management?

We are looking for a Store Manager Designate to join our retail field team covering stores across Tyne & Wear and Durham. Car preferable.

If you have experience in retail or a related sector and are seeking a new challenge, then apply today. We'd love to hear from you!

About the role

As a Store Manager Designate for our growing number of Home stores, you will work in various stores across the area. Travel expenses will be paid, and eventually, you will have the responsibility of managing your own store.

This is a hands-on role. Working in a busy store, you will lead your team on the shop floor and in the warehouse to generate stock and maximize profits. You will lead by example using your commercial and leadership skills to drive our stores forward while ensuring excellent customer service at all times. You will support and motivate a team of store staff and volunteers to maintain high standards.

With exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, you will adapt quickly to your store, using your organizational and planning skills to manage all activities, including training, financial management, and visual merchandising.

This position is for 35 hours and includes some weekend work on a rota basis.

About you

We seek someone with retail supervisory experience and confidence working in a fast-paced environment. Motivated by the knowledge that your work saves lives, you should be proactive, driven, and commercially aware. You will need leadership skills to motivate staff and volunteers within your region.

You must be willing to travel to various local stores until appointed to a specific store. In return, you will receive autonomy, a competitive salary, benefits, and a supportive culture that promotes work-life balance and opportunities for progression.

About Us

We are leaders in retail with over 700 shops across the UK and ongoing expansion plans. We serve 30 million customers annually and deliver nearly £23 million in profits, funding pioneering research into heart and circulatory diseases. Our success depends on our dedicated people who provide excellent products and customer service. Join us if you want a career in a fast-paced retailer that makes a difference.

Why join the BHF?

We support internal career progression and offer benefits such as:

• 38 days annual leave
• 25% staff discount
• Health cash plan
• Pension with up to 10% employer contribution
• Life assurance
• Gym membership discounts
• Retail discounts
• Mileage allowance (45p)

How to apply:

Use the apply button below to be redirected to the BHF careers page. Complete the application form and submit your CV. An offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check.

Note: Sponsorship is unlikely due to salary criteria. We use anonymous CV software to promote fairness. Early applications are encouraged as we review applications throughout the advertising period and may close the advert early.