Area Manager, Retail Retail & Store Manager

Job Details

Title:

Retail Area Manager (Nottingham and Derby)

Salary: £38,500 - £46,125 per annum

Contract:

Permanent, Full time (35 hours per week)

Reports to:

Divisional Business Manager

Department:
Trading

Location:

Home‑based with travel required across the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire areas, plus a few sites in surrounding counties.

As a Retail Area Manager, you will champion Cancer Research UK’s trading operations, acting as an ambassador for the charity while driving area sales, profitability and community impact. You will manage a geographically dispersed team, deliver strong financial performance, and support the broader cultural mission of the charity.

• Lead and develop a multi‑site retail team, ensuring high standards of customer service, store presentation and merchandising.
• Achieve area performance targets, including income, expenditure, processing, sales price, sell‑through rates, fundraising and customer service metrics.
• Analyse high‑street and charity‑retail trends, applying insights to improve area performance.
• Manage local budgets, staffing, recruitment, development, retention and performance, while promoting equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Ensure compliance with national guidelines on retail standards, stock management, store layouts and volunteer recruitment.
• Represent Cancer Research UK at events, working collaboratively with national and divisional teams.

• Proven leadership of a diverse, geographically spread retail team.
• Multi‑site retail management experience, ideally in fashion, homeware or gifts.
• Strong commercial awareness and business judgement, confident in meeting and motivating against targets.
• Excellent communication, networking and collaborative skills.
• Adaptability and the ability to work independently in changing environments.

• Competitive salary plus a generous benefits package, including a substantial retirement plan.
• Flexible leave allowance and the option for flexible working.
• Discounts on travel, technology, gym memberships and more.
• Career and personal development opportunities within a purpose‑driven organisation.

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under‑represented. If you need any adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know.

To apply, submit an online application, including your work history, and a CV for complete processing. Shortlisting is anonymous to promote equality, diversity and inclusion.