Project Manager, Retail & Store Manager, Operations Manager

We’re looking for an experienced Project Manager to deliver our store refreshes, new store openings, and shrink projects across the business. You’ll lead the full project lifecycle – from planning and contractor management to delivery and post-project review – ensuring every store launches smoothly, on time and within budget.

• Lead end-to-end delivery of store refresh and opening projects.
• Coordinate contractors and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution.
• Manage budgets, timelines and on-site quality and safety standards.
• Partner with Store and Regional Managers to ensure operational readiness for launch.
• Review project outcomes, track performance, and identify opportunities to improve future rollouts.
• Support shrink and compliance initiatives to reduce loss and improve store performance.
• Ensure full compliance with CDM regulations and health & safety requirements.
• This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment, builds strong relationships, and takes pride in delivering projects that enhance customer experience and commercial performance.

You’re an organised and proactive Project Manager who thrives on bringing people together to deliver great results. You’ll have:

• Proven experience managing retail store projects – from new openings to major refreshes.
• Strong collaboration skills, able to align multiple teams and stakeholders to deliver shared goals.
• Confidence managing suppliers and contractors, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and to a high standard.
• Commercial awareness, understanding how store layout and experience drive sales performance.
• Problem-solving ability and agility, staying calm under pressure and adapting quickly when plans change.
• Excellent communication skills, keeping everyone informed and engaged throughout each stage of delivery.

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We know as a team, we are stronger together – we champion equality for all and make lasting connections that go beyond work. We thrive off our inclusive culture, encouraging our colleagues to bring their true selves to work and contributing to collective creativity, open-mindedness and growth.

We want give every candidate the opportunity to perform at their best throughout the application and interview process and then ultimately in their role. If you require any adjustments during our recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to let us know.

In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.

• 20% colleague discount, which increases with length of service
• Thrive Recognition Scheme
• Wellbeing support provided by the Retail Trust
• Life Assurance
• Retail Rewards platform offering discounts for other retailers
• Pension Scheme
• Access to a wide range of career development
• Additional benefits may apply depending on your role and area of the business