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Head of Retail


Company : Devon Air Ambulance


Location : Exeter, England


Created : 2025-05-21


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Join to apply for theHead of Retailrole atDevon Air Ambulance 1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for theHead of Retailrole atDevon Air Ambulance Direct message the job poster from Devon Air Ambulance Salary: £53,973.50 per annum Hours: 37.5 hours per week Duration:Permanent The RoleSalary: £53,973.50 per annum Hours: 37.5 hours per week Location: Hybrid - Exeter/Remote, plus regular attendance at DAA shops across Devon Duration:Permanent The Role The Head of Retail will lead a team of 60+ staff and several hundred volunteers to grow and develop our retail presence on the high street and online. With 23 shops already open and plans to reach 30 in the next few years, this crucial role will be responsible for identifying new opportunities for growth, as well as maximising income from our existing shops. The money raised from our shops directly supports our life-saving work in the county, and the Head of Retail will also play a role in contributing to the wider success of the charity. The Candidate We're seeking an experienced and passionate retailer to join us. The ideal candidate will be a proven leader with a background in charity retail. They'll have an entrepreneurial spirit and a creative eye, but also able to motivate a large and diverse team, as well as working collaboratively with key internal support functions. They'll have demonstrable experience in budget management and sales analysis, with an ability to draw actionable insights. The ideal candidate will have a sound knowledge and understanding of retail best practice, including health and safety and wider regulatory compliance issues. A good geographical knowledge of Devon is essential. A full UK driving licence is required for this role. The Package Salary:£53,973.50per annum. As a valued member of the team you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including: - 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata), rising to 27 days with length of service - Occupational Maternity/Paternity & Adoption leave - Paid time off for fertility treatment - Pension scheme, 6% employer contributions - Occupational sick pay scheme - Counselling and financial wellbeing services - Company car provided - Access to electric vehicle lease cars through salary sacrifice Find out more about our staff benefitshere. Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career. More Information and How to Apply To apply, please visit our careers pagehere, scroll down to 'Head of Retail' and click 'Apply for this job'. The closing date for applications is at 9am on Tuesday 27th May 2025. Interviews will be a two stage process and held in person at Head Office, Exeter. 1st interview - Friday 6th June 2025 2nd interview - Friday 13th June 2025 What's the recruiting process like at DAA? Learn about your experience as a candidatehere. Please note, only your application form will be used for shortlisting, so it is worth ensuring everything you want to include is covered in the application form. If you would like to have an informal chat to find out more about the role, please contact recruitment@ and we will organise a suitable time for you to speak with Matthew Bell, Public Engagement Director, to find out more information. Due to the nature of this role, offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory basic criminal records check, references, and proof of Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately we do not have a license for sponsorship at present. Disclaimer: Devon Air Ambulance reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if a high number of applications are received. 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