Retail Area Manager (East Sussex)

We’re Recruiting: Retail Area Manager (3-Month Temp Contract, East Sussex) We’re recruiting on behalf of a busy and growing UK charity who are looking for a Retail Area Manager to join on a 3-month temporary basis, covering shops, warehouses, and homestores across East Sussex.   This is an immediate start role for someone with previous retail management experience.   Hours: 35 hours per week, including weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis.   What You’ll Do:

• Lead, motivate, and manage a team of shop and warehouse managers to drive commercial success.
• Maximise income through sales, donated goods, and gift aid.
• Conduct regular site visits, monitor performance, and support operational excellence.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, financial processes, and high retail standards.
• Manage team rotas, recruitment, training, and development.

What We’re Looking For:

• Significant retail management experience across multiple sites.
• Proven ability to deliver against sales targets and drive income generation.
• Experience in cash handling, reporting, and merchandising.
• Strong organisational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Full clean driving licence and ability to travel across East Sussex.
• Must have experience of working for a charity within a management role within a retail environment
• Willingness to work unsociable hours and provide cover across locations.

Why This Role:

• Be part of a busy, supportive, and growing charity retail operation.
• Temporary role with immediate start – perfect for experienced retail managers seeking a short-term, high-impact position.

Apply Now to join a passionate team delivering real impact across East Sussex….