Operations Manager in London

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Job Details

  • Job Title: Operations Manager
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Location: Multiple locations across London stores
  • Salary: £50,000 + Quarterly Performance Based Bonus

Responsibilities

  • Manage, motivate, train, and develop Area Managers and Store Managers to maximise sales, efficiency, and standards.
  • Oversee recruitment, training, appraisals, succession planning, and performance management at the management level.
  • Set clear KPIs and performance expectations and hold Area Managers accountable for results.
  • Monitor store operations including stock control, availability, waste, shrinkage, and replenishment across all locations.
  • Analyse sales, margin, and cost data to identify trends and forecast future performance.
  • Utilise IT and reporting systems to track sales, costs, labour, and operational performance.
  • Ensure company standards for quality, customer service, customer experience, health, safety, and hygiene are consistently met.
  • Lead health, food safety, and hygiene compliance, audits, and corrective action plans.
  • Monitor customer satisfaction, feedback, and complaints, ensuring timely resolution and service improvement.
  • Plan, support, and review promotions, layouts, displays, and seasonal activity to drive sales and footfall.
  • Maintain awareness of market trends, customer behaviour, and competitor activity.
  • Review store and area performance and implement improvement plans to increase profitability and consistency.
  • Support new store openings, refits, and operational projects as required.
  • Build strong relationships and communicate business updates, targets, and initiatives to Area Managers, Store Managers, and senior leadership.
  • Take responsibility for wider operational functions such as finance, logistics, supply chain, or marketing, depending on business needs.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Strong leadership skills with proven experience developing Area Managers and senior retail teams.
  • Ability to plan, prioritise, and delegate effectively across multiple stores.
  • Strong customer focus with a passion for delivering excellent customer experience.
  • Solid understanding of supermarket operations, food retail, and compliance standards.
  • Capacity to grasp new concepts quickly and drive change effectively.
  • Ability to multi-task and perform under pressure in a fast‑paced retail environment.
  • Strong commercial awareness with the ability to analyse data and make sound business decisions.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Collaborative mindset with a desire to work as part of a team to deliver continuous improvement.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary package.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Dynamic and supportive work environment.

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Company: Energy Jobline ZR
Apply for the Operations Manager in London
Location: London
Job Description:

Job Details

  • Job Title: Operations Manager
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Location: Multiple locations across London stores
  • Salary: £50,000 + Quarterly Performance Based Bonus

Responsibilities

  • Manage, motivate, train, and develop Area Managers and Store Managers to maximise sales, efficiency, and standards.
  • Oversee recruitment, training, appraisals, succession planning, and performance management at the management level.
  • Set clear KPIs and performance expectations and hold Area Managers accountable for results.
  • Monitor store operations including stock control, availability, waste, shrinkage, and replenishment across all locations.
  • Analyse sales, margin, and cost data to identify trends and forecast future performance.
  • Utilise IT and reporting systems to track sales, costs, labour, and operational performance.
  • Ensure company standards for quality, customer service, customer experience, health, safety, and hygiene are consistently met.
  • Lead health, food safety, and hygiene compliance, audits, and corrective action plans.
  • Monitor customer satisfaction, feedback, and complaints, ensuring timely resolution and service improvement.
  • Plan, support, and review promotions, layouts, displays, and seasonal activity to drive sales and footfall.
  • Maintain awareness of market trends, customer behaviour, and competitor activity.
  • Review store and area performance and implement improvement plans to increase profitability and consistency.
  • Support new store openings, refits, and operational projects as required.
  • Build strong relationships and communicate business updates, targets, and initiatives to Area Managers, Store Managers, and senior leadership.
  • Take responsibility for wider operational functions such as finance, logistics, supply chain, or marketing, depending on business needs.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Strong leadership skills with proven experience developing Area Managers and senior retail teams.
  • Ability to plan, prioritise, and delegate effectively across multiple stores.
  • Strong customer focus with a passion for delivering excellent customer experience.
  • Solid understanding of supermarket operations, food retail, and compliance standards.
  • Capacity to grasp new concepts quickly and drive change effectively.
  • Ability to multi-task and perform under pressure in a fast‑paced retail environment.
  • Strong commercial awareness with the ability to analyse data and make sound business decisions.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Collaborative mindset with a desire to work as part of a team to deliver continuous improvement.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary package.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Dynamic and supportive work environment.

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Posted: May 20th, 2026