Store Manager

Company: The People Pod
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Location: Woodside
Job Description:

Job Description:

Senior Store Manager / Operations Manager / General Manager (Retail to Property Transition)£46,000-£50,000 + 10% Bonus (after first year) + Benefits | Monday-Friday | Excellent Work-Life Balance

Are you a high-performing Retail Store Manager or Area/Cluster Manager ready to step away from late nights, weekends and constant trading pressure – without losing the buzz of leading teams and running a fast-paced operation?

This is a rare opportunity to take everything you’ve built in retail – leadership, standards, people management and commercial awareness – and apply it in a premium, service-led environment where your work-life balance genuinely improves.

What’s on Offer

£46k-£50k basic salary (DOE)10% annual bonusMonday-Friday, 9am-5pmExcellent benefits + supportive cultureClear progression in a fast-growing businessA modern operational and service-focused environment where standards matterThe Role

Think of this as running a flagship store – but without the chaos of retail hours.

As the senior leader onsite, you’ll take full ownership of the building, team and overall experience.

You’ll:

Lead, coach and develop a high-performing teamDrive exceptional service standards across the buildingOversee day-to-day operations and performanceManage budgets, reporting and cost controlEnsure compliance, H&S and operational standards are consistently metCoordinate maintenance and facilities (like managing store upkeep – just bigger scale)Build strong relationships with residents and stakeholdersCreate a vibrant, engaging community environmentWhat We’re Looking For

Current or recent Retail Store Manager / General Manager / Area ManagerExperience running a fast-paced, customer-focused environmentStrong leadership – you know how to build, motivate and manage teamsCommercially aware with experience managing budgets/KPIsHigh standards, attention to detail and pride in presentationOrganised, proactive and solutions-drivenLooking for a long-term career move with better balanceWhy Make the Move?

If you love leading people, running operations and delivering brilliant customer experiences – but want your evenings and weekends back – this is the perfect transition.

Ready for Your Next Chapter?

Apply now with your CV.

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Posted: March 27th, 2026