Retail Area Manager

Our client, a well-established charity, is seeking an experienced Temporary Area Retail Manager to support their retail network across East Sussex for an immediate start. This is a hands-on leadership role overseeing multiple charity shops, supporting shop managers and volunteers ensuring strong retail performance across the region during a key operational period.



The position is initially expected to last around 3 months and would suit someone with multi site retail management experience, ideally within the charity retail sector, who can quickly build relationships, provide operational support and help drive income across the shop portfolio.



What’s on Offer?

• Job type: Full time, temporary (approx. 3 months)
• Location: East Sussex (field based across multiple shops)
• Salary: £43,000 – £50,000 pro rata
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week (flexibility required)
• Immediate start preferred

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the performance and day to day operations of multiple charity retail shops
• Provide leadership, support and coaching to shop managers and their teams
• Monitor sales performance and implement strategies to maximise shop income
• Ensure high standards of merchandising, stock management and shop presentation
• Support recruitment, engagement, and retention of volunteers
• Conduct regular shop visits and provide feedback and action plans where needed
• Ensure compliance with charity retail policies, procedures and operational standards
• Address operational challenges and provide practical solutions to support shop teams
• Work closely with the Head of Retail to report on performance, risks and opportunities

Skills, Experience, and Training Requirements:

• Proven experience managing multiple retail sites or stores
• Strong operational retail management background
• Experience leading and supporting shop managers or retail teams
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Strong organisational, leadership, and problem solving skills
• Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload
• Experience in charity retail highly desirable

Our Ideal Candidate:

• A confident and supportive retail leader
• Commercially focused with a strong understanding of retail performance
• Comfortable working across multiple locations
• Able to quickly build relationships with staff and volunteers
• Hands on, proactive and adaptable in a temporary role
• Available to start immediately or at short notice

How to Apply:
If you are looking for a role where you can build your skills and grow in an administrative career, we would love to hear from you. Please apply directly through this advert with your CV.





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