National Retail Performance Manager (16 month FTC)

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National Retail Performance Manager (16 month FTC)

£70,000 - £80,000 plus benefits

Reports to: Head of Retail Operations

Directorate: Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement (Trading)

Contract: 16 month fixed term contract

Hours: Full time 35 hours per week

Location: Location Home-based with extensive national travel (across England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland)

Closing date: 28 March 2025 23:55

This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. If there are any changes or adjustments that would make it easier for you to apply. Please contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk or 020 3469 8400 as soon as possible.

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

Interview date: First interviews 8th April at our offices in Stratford

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.

Ranked 12th Best Employer in the UK by the Financial Times, Cancer Research UK is looking for a standout leader to join our Retail Operations team as National Retail Performance Manager. Ready to make a difference?

This is a pivotal national role, working across a diverse and complex retail network of over 530 shops, 40+ superstores, and a field-based team of circa 2,100 employees and 13,000 volunteers.

As National Retail Performance Manager you will lead with ambition – driving performance, income growth and brand impact across multiple income streams. Working alongside the Head of Retail Operations, you'll help shape and implement our long-term retail vision, aligned to our wider fundraising goals.

You will ensure delivery of KPIs, support proposition development, and align strategy across regions. Additionally, you'll inspire our retail field teams to deliver outstanding results and service

You will have Senior-level retail leadership experience across national multi-site operations with a proven ability to lead through others and deliver results against multiple performance KPIs. You will also need experience across Multi-channel/omnichannel environments as well as a full clean drivers license as this is role will require extensive travel across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

In return for doing an amazing job you will be rewarded with a competitive salary, company car and multiple other benefits (click above) including access to discounts to many high street brands and leisure experiences, a flexible working …