Retail Area Support Manager (Berks, Oxfordshire and Buck's)

at  Cancer Research UK

In a lively, vibrant working environment, you’ll discover something new every day, whether it’s a new network, a new merchandising initiative or a talent you never knew you had.
Endless pre-loved items. A talented team. One clear purpose.
Retail area support manager (Berks, Oxfordshire and Buck’s)
£26,000 - £ 29,750 + company car
Reports to: Area manager
Department:Trading
Contract:12 month fixed-term contract
Hours:Full time 35 hours per week
Location: Home-based (travel required) This role covers areas across Berks, Oxfordshire and Buck’s. MUST LIVE WITHIN 22 MILES OF AREA
Closing date: 22 September 2024 23:55 This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications are received or once a suitable candidate is found

AT CANCER RESEARCH UK, WE EXIST TO BEAT CANCER.

We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That’s why we’re looking for someone talented, someone who shares our vision, someone like you.
We’re looking for an inspiring area support manager to join Cancer Research UK’s trading team. You’ll be acting as an ambassador for Cancer Research UK, supporting the Area Manager and the area team to maximise income through people, resources and stock.
You’ll also be surrounded by people who are as dedicated to beating cancer as you are.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING?

• Playing an integral part in the achievement of key performance indicators across the area. These include income, expenditure budgets, processing targets, average selling price, sell through rates , fundraising and customer service.
• Supporting the commercial running of your area and making commercial decisions based on data.
• Being aware of trends on the high street, and amongst charity retailers, and applying that knowledge and learning to your area.
• Supporting the A rea M anager and area teams in areas such as recruitment, development, retention, performance management, equality and diversity and fundraising.
• Managing stock management and stock initiatives across the area . This includes generating quality donated goods, stock selection and distribution and pricing to maximise income.
• Assisting with the i mplement ation of national volunteer recruitment campaigns and supporting other divisional and national projects.
• Deputising for the Area Manager as required .

What are you looking for ?

• A collaborative and s uccessful retail manager.
• Comfort working within targets and motivating others to achieve those targets.
• Commercial awareness with great business judgement.
• The ability to build networks and influence .
• Adaptability in changing situations, including being able to work effectively independently.
• Must experience of leading a nd performance managing a team of people across multiple sites
• Locality, you’ll need to live within a reasonable distance from the region and have your own access to transport. Travel costs will be reimbursed in line with Cancer Research UK’s travel and expenses policy.
• Flexibility, o ur retail teams cover the needs of their stores by working on a rota basis. Whilst a level of flexibility is needed to meet the needs of the business, we don’t forget that you have a life outside of work too.

Please refer the Job description for details