Area Manager

Job description

Area Manager ( 3 - 6 month Contract) – Immediate Start

Leading Charity Retailer South East London & Kent

£40000 - £45000 pro rata

Our client, a leading charity who are seeking an experienced Area Manager to oversee and support multiple stores . This is a 3 - 6 month contract

We’re recruiting an experienced Area Manager on a contract basis for an immediate start, overseeing a portfolio of stores across South East London and Kent.

You’ll be responsible for the smooth running of your area, delivering a clear strategy that ensures stores operate profitably, standards remain high, teams are supported, and the charity’s profile and donations continue to grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the key link between stores and Head Office, ensuring clear two-way communication
• Deliver sales targets and KPIs across the area
• Lead, motivate and manage a varied retail team across multiple sites
• Ensure full compliance across all stores
• Develop and support the retail management team through guidance and regular branch visits
• Drive local marketing activity to raise the charity’s profile
• Increase donations across the area
• Support recruitment and engagement of volunteers
• Ensure strong operational standards, performance, training and team development

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven Area Manager or multi-site experience
• Strong communication, interpersonal and people management skills
• Confident decision-maker with excellent problem-solving ability
• Highly organised with strong planning and prioritisation skills
• Analytical approach with the ability to interpret data and drive performance
• Self-starter with high drive, able to perform under pressure with a positive mindset

To hear more send your CV to Sam at Everpool recruitment

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Greenwich

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

09-02-2026

Profession type

Retail

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English