Head of Retail
Head of Retail
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About Community Furniture Stores
Community Furniture Stores (CFS) is a grassroots charity tackling furniture and digital poverty across North Yorkshire. With three thriving stores selling affordable preloved and new furniture were making a difference in our communities through furniture reuse IT equipment provision and skills development.
Were at a pivotal moment as we merge our three charities into one organisation with a trading subsidiary. This strategic evolution will strengthen our financial sustainability streamline operations and position us to increase our impact and achieve our mission of everyone having equal access to the support needed to improve homes lives and lifestyles.
About the Role
Were seeking an exceptional Head of Retail to lead our trading arm during this transformative period. Reporting to the CEO youll develop and execute an innovative retail strategy across our three stores driving sales growth to fund our charitable activity while remaining firmly rooted in our communities.
Key responsibilities:
- Create and implement a forwardthinking retail strategy to drive growth and streamline operations
- Lead and develop three Operations Managers building highperforming teams
- Establish exceptional retail standards and a welcoming customerfocused culture
- Oversee logistics compliance and the implementation of new systems
- Provide datadriven insights on sales performance to the CEO and Board
- Represent and advocate for our charitable mission in the wider communities
The role will require regular travel to our three stores in York Scarborough and Selby. You can choose to be based in any of our stores and flexible working is also possible. We will consider requests for this role to be 4 days a week 30 hours) the salary will be prorated accordingly.
About you
Our ideal candidate is a datadriven retail professional with:
- Proven leadership experience in retail management
- Exceptional communication and people management skills
- Strategic thinking and innovative problemsolving abilities
- A talent for building highperforming teams and positive culture
- Confident with IT systems and data analysis
- The ability to work flexibly across our three North Yorkshire locations (York Scarborough and Selby)
- A genuine passion for our social mission
Were committed to your professional development and will provide the training and support you need to thrive in this pivotal role.
Join us in making a difference
If youre excited about applying your retail expertise to create positive social impact during a period of organisational transformation wed love to hear from you. Please click Apply Now to submit a CV and Cover Letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role by Sunday 11 May 11.59pm.
For an informal conversation about the role please email our CEO at .
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
