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Retail Area ManagerReady to apply Before you do, make sure to read all the details pertaining to this job in the description below.Swindon, WiltshireAbout UsSince 1980, Prospect Hospice has provided a dedicated end-of-life care service for people living in Swindon, Marlborough, and north-east Wiltshire. We bring care, comfort, and confidence around the clock, every day of the year.Our aim is to provide excellent, personalised, and compassionate care for everyone in our community who is affected by a life-limiting illness. We work in close partnership with other organisations specifically with local health and social care professionals as well as local people. Working within our community allows us to lead, provide, and influence care so that anyone affected by a life-limiting illness has access to the best possible support when and wherever they need it.We are now looking for a Retail Area Manager to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 37.5 hours per week.The Benefits- Salary of 36,765 - 40,534 per annum- 27 days annual leave entitlement (plus bank holidays)- Generous contributory pension scheme and life assurance- Discounts with local retailers, gyms, and service providers including Blue Light Discount Card- Employee Assistance Programme- Family-friendly policies and practice- Supportive induction, and training and development- A values led, inclusive working environment- Free parking on-siteThis is a rewarding opportunity for a passionate retail leader with multi-site management experience to join our compassionate organisation.In this pivotal role, youll gain a real sense of purpose, enjoy a supportive and values-led working environment, and benefit from a generous benefits package that reflects our commitment to your wellbeing.So, if you want to play a leading role in growing income that directly supports expert end-of-life care for people across the community, wed love to hear from you.The RoleAs the Retail Area Manager, you will lead the strategic and day-to-day operations of our 18 charity shops across Wiltshire and growing ecommerce platform,Driving income generation, youll manage and inspire a team of shop managers and staff, providing support, guidance and training to help them exceed sales targets and maintain high standards across all sites.Youll drive commercial success through effective performance monitoring, merchandising initiatives, and innovative promotions, while also playing a key role in our ambition to grow voluntary income by 50% over five years.Additionally, you will:- Collaborate on new shop openings and support hiring and onboarding of new retail teams- Oversee stock sourcing, pricing, and inventory- Prepare and manage budgets and forecasts- Lead on expanding our retail footprint and strengthening community engagementAbout YouTo be considered as a Retail Area Manager, you will need:- Proven experience in multi-site retail management- A track record of driving income growth- Experience managing large budgets and performance analytics- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop remote teams- A full, valid driving licence and access to a vehicleThe closing date for this role is 30th June 2025.Interviews will be held on Monday 7th July 2025.Other organisations may call this role Regional Retail Manager, Area Sales Manager, Multi-Site Manager, Territory Manager, Retail Operations Manager, Regional Store Manager, or Area Operations Manager.Webrecruit and Prospect Hospice are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.So, if youre looking for a fulfilling role as a Retail Area Manager, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.TPBN1_UKTJ