Area Support Manager (Wales, Bath and Bristol)

In a lively, vibrant working environment, you’ll discover something new every day, whether it’s a new network, a new merchandising initiative or a talent you never knew you had.   

Endless pre-loved items. A talented team. One clear purpose.  

Retail area support manager (include divisional area) 

£26,000 - £29,750 plus company car

Reports to: Area manager 

Department: ​Trading​ 

Contract: ​12 month fixed-term contract

Hours: ​Full time 35 hours per week​  

Location: Home-based (travel required) (Wales, Bath and Bristol)  

Closing date: 20 October 2024 23:55 ​This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications are received or once a suitable candidate is found​ 

Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship. 

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. 

​​We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That’s why we’re looking for someone talented, someone who shares our vision, someone like you. ​ 

We’re looking for an inspiring area support manager to join Cancer Research UK’s trading team. You’ll be acting as an ambassador for Cancer Research UK, supporting the Area Manager and the area team to maximise income through people, resources and stock.  

You’ll also be surrounded by people who are as dedicated to beating cancer as you are.  

What will I be doing? 

• Playing an integral part in the achievement of key performance indicators across the area. These include income, expenditure budgets, processing targets, average selling price, sell through rates, fundraising and customer service.  

• Supporting the commercial running of your area and making commercial decisions based on data.   

• Being aware of trends on the high street, and amongst charity retailers, and applying that knowledge and learning to your area.   

• Supporting the Area Manager and area teams in areas such as recruitment, development, retention, performance management, equality and diversity and fundraising.    

• Managing stock management and stock initiatives across the area. This includes generating quality donated goods, stock selection and distribution and pricing to maximise income.  

• Assisting with the implementation of national volunteer recruitment campaigns and supporting other divisional and national projects.  

• Deputising for the Area Manager as required.  

What are you looking for? 

• A collaborative and successful retail manager.  

• Comfort working within targets and motivat