Area Business Manager
| Posting date: | 19 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £34,138 to £43,329 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 August 2025 |
| Location: | Greater Manchester, North West England |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Barnardo's |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 21604 |
Summary
Are you a focused leader with a passion for retail and commitment to making a difference? Barnardo's is looking for a motivated and experienced Area Business Manager to lead our retail teams across the Greater Manchester and North Cheshire, driving income that directly supports vulnerable children and young people across the UK.
The role is full time (36.25 hours per week), permanent and home based with regular visits to stores across Greater Manchester and North Cheshire. The ideal candidate should live within this area or a commutable distance.
At Barnardo's, we believe in children – and every sale in our stores helps fund vital services that transform lives. This is your opportunity to lead with purpose while making a real impact.
What You'll Be Doing:
As Area Business Manager, you'll be responsible for the overall performance of a portfolio of retail stores. Your focus will be on:
Maximising sales, profit and income through strategic store management
Leading and inspiring store managers to deliver exceptional customer service and strong commercial results
Ensuring consistent operational standards across all locations
Managing budgets, KPIs, staffing, merchandising and compliance
Identifying opportunities to improve performance, grow revenue, and optimise the retail estate
Generating the money we need to make children's lives better is a truly fulfilling role so if you'd like to use your talent to make a positive difference then we would love to hear from you!
The full Job description and Person profile is available below. Please read this before applying to ensure that the job matches your skills and experience.
*As part of Barnardo's ongoing commitment to safeguarding, our retail recruitment process requires that successful candidates are asked to consent to a Basic criminal records check.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
The role is full time (36.25 hours per week), permanent and home based with regular visits to stores across Greater Manchester and North Cheshire. The ideal candidate should live within this area or a commutable distance.
At Barnardo's, we believe in children – and every sale in our stores helps fund vital services that transform lives. This is your opportunity to lead with purpose while making a real impact.
What You'll Be Doing:
As Area Business Manager, you'll be responsible for the overall performance of a portfolio of retail stores. Your focus will be on:
Maximising sales, profit and income through strategic store management
Leading and inspiring store managers to deliver exceptional customer service and strong commercial results
Ensuring consistent operational standards across all locations
Managing budgets, KPIs, staffing, merchandising and compliance
Identifying opportunities to improve performance, grow revenue, and optimise the retail estate
Generating the money we need to make children's lives better is a truly fulfilling role so if you'd like to use your talent to make a positive difference then we would love to hear from you!
The full Job description and Person profile is available below. Please read this before applying to ensure that the job matches your skills and experience.
*As part of Barnardo's ongoing commitment to safeguarding, our retail recruitment process requires that successful candidates are asked to consent to a Basic criminal records check.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
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