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Regional Charity Retail Manager
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Posted:
10 October 2026 (14 days ago)
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Application Deadline:
7 January 2027
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Location: Multi-site role covering region from Blyth (North) to Norwich (South) (Regular travel required)
Primary Work Base: Flexible Gateshead or Kings Lynn ( Gateshead premises preferred but open to discussion)
Armed Forces Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) Gold Armed Forces Covenant Award Holder
About the Role
Are you a dynamic Regional Charity Retail Manager with a proven track record of driving commercial performance leading high-performing teams and delivering exceptional customer experiences
Veterans at Ease is seeking an energetic and commercially minded Regional Charity Retail Manager to oversee inspire and grow our retail footprint. Managing a portfolio of 9 stores North East (6 locations) and East/South East (3 locations) you will hold overall operational accountability for store performance financial success and brand standards across the region.
Working closely with Store Managers you will maximise profitability ensure visual and operational consistency and foster a positive supportive team culture that directly contributes to funding our vital mental health support services.
Key Responsibilities
- Performance & Sales Leadership: Drive regional performance against targets KPIs and operational budgets to maximise charity revenue.
- Team Development & Mentorship: Recruit train and mentor Store Managers to build robust succession plans support volunteer teams and foster high engagement.
- Operational Excellence: Maintain exemplary standards of visual merchandising stock control inventory turnover and store presentation across all sites.
- Compliance & Governance: Conduct regular store audits to ensure full compliance with organisational policies financial procedures and Health & Safety regulations.
- Commercial Strategy: Analyse sales trends donation throughput and customer insights to identify local commercial opportunities and execute effective store initiatives.
What We Are Looking For
- Retail Leadership: Proven experience as a Regional Multi-Site or Area Manager within the charity retail sector with a minimum of 3 years experience.
- People Management: A proven track record of coaching empowering and developing store managers and volunteer teams.
- Communication & Engagement: Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships with internal teams volunteers and local communities.
- Mobility & Flexibility: A full UK driving license is required and a willingness to travel regularly across the assigned regional network.
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly rate with performance-aligned incentives
- Staff discount on retail items
- Company pension scheme enrolment
- Generous annual leave entitlement 20 days plus public bank holidays
- Professional development training and career progression opportunities
- A supportive purpose-driven working environment supporting Armed Forces personnel and their families
How to Apply
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and proudly support the Armed Forces community through our Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) for eligible applicants.
If you are a results-driven retail leader ready to make a meaningful social impact we would love to hear from you.
Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant multi-site retail experience to .
- Closing Date: Sunday October 20 2026
Required Experience:
Manager
