Retail Area Manager (East Sussex)
1 day ago
Eastbourne
We're Recruiting: Retail Area Manager (3-Month Temp Contract, East Sussex) We're recruiting on behalf of a busy and growing UK charity who are looking for a Retail Area Manager to join on a 3-month temporary basis, covering shops, warehouses, and homestores across East Sussex. This is an immediate start role for someone with previous retail management experience. Hours: 35 hours per week, including weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis. What You'll Do: Lead, motivate, and manage a team of shop and warehouse managers to drive commercial success. Maximise income through sales, donated goods, and gift aid. Conduct regular site visits, monitor performance, and support operational excellence. Ensure compliance with health & safety, financial processes, and high retail standards. Manage team rotas, recruitment, training, and development. What We're Looking For: Significant retail management experience across multiple sites. Proven ability to deliver against sales targets and drive income generation. Experience in cash handling, reporting, and merchandising. Strong organisational, communication, and leadership skills. Full clean driving licence and ability to travel across East Sussex. Must have experience of working for a charity within a management role within a retail environment Willingness to work unsociable hours and provide cover across locations. Why This Role: Be part of a busy, supportive, and growing charity retail operation. Temporary role with immediate start - perfect for experienced retail managers seeking a short-term, high-impact position. Apply Now to join a passionate team delivering real impact across East Sussex