Job Title: Area Manager – Charity Retail (Buckinghamshire) Location: Buckinghamshire (Full-time, 40 hours per week) Salary: £36,000 - £40,000 (DOE) + Company Car Contract: Permanent Closing Date: Monday 30th June
Are you a driven, people-first retail leader with a passion for charity and community? Do you have multi-site management experience and the ability to inspire high-performing teams?
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established, values-led hospice charity based in Buckinghamshire that is making a meaningful impact across the region. With a growing network of 15 shops and ambitious plans for further development, this is an exciting time to join their supportive retail leadership team as Area Manager.
About the Role
As Area Manager, you will drive the commercial success of a portfolio of charity shops by delivering a strong, community-focused retail offer. You will lead on Gift Aid, the Hospice Lottery and other key income streams, ensuring each shop supports the charity’s mission.
You will manage and motivate a team of Shop Managers, providing empowering leadership and working closely with the Head of Retail to ensure all operations are efficient, compliant and commercially effective.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, motivate and support Shop Managers across multiple retail sites
Drive income generation and profit growth across the portfolio
Promote Gift Aid and the Hospice Lottery to maximise fundraising
Ensure each shop reflects its local community while aligning with charity values
Oversee compliance, health and safety, and operational best practice
Encourage teamwork, collaboration and a positive culture across the retail division
Contribute to the ongoing development and expansion of the charity’s retail strategy
Essential Criteria
Proven experience managing multiple retail locations (charity retail desirable)
Strong leadership skills with a people-focused, empowering approach
Commercially minded, target-driven and community engaged
Excellent communication, planning and problem-solving abilities
Full, clean driving licence – this role involves a high amount of travel and comes with the use of a company car
What You will Get in Return
In addition to a rewarding role with a respected local charity, you will benefit from a competitive salary, development opportunities, and a supportive team culture that promotes work-life balance.
Benefits include:
Use of a company car for business travel
Workplace pension (5% employer contribution, with option to increase to 6%)
26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising with service)
Enhanced sick pay and family leave policies
Access to Smart Health, including 24/7 online GP
Employee Assistance Programme
Life Assurance (3x salary)
Membership of the Blue Light discount scheme
This is more than a retail leadership role — it is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by supporting vital hospice care in your community.
Apply now to take your career to the next level in a role with real purpose.
By applying for this role, you are consenting for C2 Recruitment to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations.
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Job Title: Area Manager – Charity Retail (Buckinghamshire) Location: Buckinghamshire (Full-time, 40 hours per week) Salary: £36,000 - £40,000 (DOE) + Company Car Contract: Permanent Closing Date: Monday 30th June
Are you a driven, people-first retail leader with a passion for charity and community? Do you have multi-site management experience and the ability to inspire high-performing teams?
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established, values-led hospice charity based in Buckinghamshire that is making a meaningful impact across the region. With a growing network of 15 shops and ambitious plans for further development, this is an exciting time to join their supportive retail leadership team as Area Manager.
About the Role
As Area Manager, you will drive the commercial success of a portfolio of charity shops by delivering a strong, community-focused retail offer. You will lead on Gift Aid, the Hospice Lottery and other key income streams, ensuring each shop supports the charity’s mission.
You will manage and motivate a team of Shop Managers, providing empowering leadership and working closely with the Head of Retail to ensure all operations are efficient, compliant and commercially effective.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, motivate and support Shop Managers across multiple retail sites
Drive income generation and profit growth across the portfolio
Promote Gift Aid and the Hospice Lottery to maximise fundraising
Ensure each shop reflects its local community while aligning with charity values
Oversee compliance, health and safety, and operational best practice
Encourage teamwork, collaboration and a positive culture across the retail division
Contribute to the ongoing development and expansion of the charity’s retail strategy
Essential Criteria
Proven experience managing multiple retail locations (charity retail desirable)
Strong leadership skills with a people-focused, empowering approach
Commercially minded, target-driven and community engaged
Excellent communication, planning and problem-solving abilities
Full, clean driving licence – this role involves a high amount of travel and comes with the use of a company car
What You will Get in Return
In addition to a rewarding role with a respected local charity, you will benefit from a competitive salary, development opportunities, and a supportive team culture that promotes work-life balance.
Benefits include:
Use of a company car for business travel
Workplace pension (5% employer contribution, with option to increase to 6%)
26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising with service)
Enhanced sick pay and family leave policies
Access to Smart Health, including 24/7 online GP
Employee Assistance Programme
Life Assurance (3x salary)
Membership of the Blue Light discount scheme
This is more than a retail leadership role — it is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by supporting vital hospice care in your community.
Apply now to take your career to the next level in a role with real purpose.
By applying for this role, you are consenting for C2 Recruitment to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations.
To view other great vacancies at C2 Recruitment, please visit our website or call us for a confidential chat about upcoming opportunities in:
Buying & Merchandising and Ecommerce | Charity & Non Profit | Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production | Finance | HR & Talent | H&S & Compliance | Hospitality, Catering & Leisure | Marketing, Digital & Technology | Office & Administration | Property & Centre Management | Retail, Trade and Luxury Operations | Senior Appointments & Executive | Sales & FMCG | Supply Chain & Logistics & Warehouse | Manufacturing & Engineering
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Karcher Branch Manager – Nottingham - An excellent opportunity for an experienced sales manager based in Nottingham. This role is all about inspiring and leading a successful small team delivering high levels of customer service, sales and proactive sales activities. The role is full time and permanent offering a starting salary of between £42,000 and £45,000, excellent annual bonus a company vehicle and the autonomy of running a branch delivering results on sales and profit.
Key Accountabilities for the Karcher Branch Manager:
Delivering commercial overall results for the branch to targets and cost control
Driving the business forward initiating sales activities to gain customer contact
Engaging with customers in the field, developing new business opportunities and sales pipeline
Ensuring consistent high standards across the showroom, workshop and warehouse
Developing product knowledge across the team to become specialists
Engaging with customers, finding out their needs providing solutions
Undertaking site surveys, machine demonstrations, presenting proposals
Develop local customer network collaborating with external sales teams
Create marketing plans to develop sales, working with resources available
Overall management of stock
Ensure all transactions are logged and reconciled monthly
Ensure all H&S standards are met
Recruit new team members
Devise training plans for new starters
Conduct 121s, set goals with team members
Lead, mentor and support the team
Key Skills Required for the Karcher Branch Manager:
Successful face to face selling, possibly within a retail or B2B environment
Commercial approach can think strategically to drive the business forward
Experience in leading and developing a successful team
Experience of training and mentoring a dynamic sales team
High levels of customer service
Excellent problem solving and negotiating skills
Ability to make presentations to key clients
Strong administration skills and time management
Confident communicator at all levels
Ability to establish and nurture client relationships
High levels of own initiative, energy and drive
Full UK driving licence
What's in it for you?
You will receive a comprehensive induction plan to the company and role with plenty of support. A starting salary of between £42,000 and £45,000, excellent annual bonus, company vehicle, 26 days holidays plus bank holidays, progression opportunities, volunteer days, pension scheme, end of year discretionary bonus, health plan, critical illness cover, sick pay, staff discounts, social events, and more!
This is a great opportunity to join this market leader and who offer an amazing culture and progression opportunities.
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People & Culture Partner
Location: Based at the Hospice (Hybrid – 60% office based)
Contract: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £45,502-£52,884 per annum
Closing date: Thursday 18 July 2025
Are you an experienced HR professional looking to make a meaningful impact in a values-led organisation?
An established and respected charity hospice is seeking an experienced People & Culture Partner to join their dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your work will truly matter, supporting the delivery of an organisation-wide People Strategy that puts compassion, inclusion, and professionalism at its heart.
About the Role
As a key member of the People & Culture team, you will:
Lead and deliver a high-quality, proactive HR service across designated directorates.
Provide expert advice on all people-related matters including employee relations, change management, workforce planning, engagement, and leadership development.
Manage a small team, ensuring a responsive and supportive HR service.
Contribute to strategic projects, policy development, and continuous improvement across the organisation.
Deputise for the Director of People & Culture where required.
This is a hybrid role with approximately 60% office presence, based at the hospice site, offering a healthy work-life balance within a supportive environment.
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a CIPD-qualified HR professional who:
Has experience managing complex casework and organisational change.
Brings a confident, coaching style to line management development.
Is knowledgeable in employment law and HR best practice.
Thrives in emotionally sensitive environments and leads with empathy and professionalism.
Has previous experience in a healthcare, charity, or similarly complex setting (desirable).
You will need to be someone who is not only resilient and driven but also understands the importance of humanity and compassion in everything you do.
Why Join Us?
You’ll be joining a charity with a strong sense of purpose and values, where the work you do supports a community of patients, families, volunteers, and staff. Your contribution will directly influence workplace culture, wellbeing, and leadership across the organisation.
Ready to apply?
If you're passionate about making a difference and want to bring your expertise to a purpose-driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you.
Applications close Thursday 18 July 2025
By applying for this role, you are consenting for C2 Recruitment to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations.
To view other great vacancies at C2 Recruitment, please visit our website or call us for a confidential chat about upcoming opportunities in:
Buying & Merchandising and Ecommerce | Charity & Non Profit | Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production | Finance | HR & Talent | H&S & Compliance | Hospitality, Catering & Leisure | Marketing, Digital & Technology | Office & Administration | Property & Centre Management | Retail, Trade and Luxury Operations | Senior Appointments & Executive | Sales & FMCG | Supply Chain & Logistics & Warehouse | Manufacturing & Engineering
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Job Description:
Core-Asset Consulting is delighted to be partnering with a highly respected financial service firm to recruit a Data Engineer for a permanent position based in Newcastle. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation with a clear commitment to innovation and insight-led decision-making.
As a Data Engineer, you will play a critical role in transforming complex operational data into meaningful insights. Working across analytics, data science, and development teams, you will design and implement robust data pipelines, optimise data models, and ensure high-quality, reliable outputs that drive strategic business decisions.
Essential Skills/Experience:
Strong proficiency in T-SQL and experience developing complex queries and procedures.
Expertise in Spark and PySpark for scalable data processing.
Solid understanding of OLTP and OLAP architectures and data modelling principles.
Experience with Microsoft Azure, including Fabric, Azure Data Factory, Data Lake, Data Warehouse, and Blob Storage.
Sound knowledge of ETL/ELT best practices.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on data accuracy and reliability.
Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
Comfortable working in dynamic environments and committed to continuous improvement.
Core Responsibilities:
Translate complex transactional data into optimised analytical models (facts and dimensions) to support reporting and insights.
Design, build, and enhance data pipelines within Microsoft Fabric to improve performance, scalability, and data quality.
Engineer new integrations from internal and external data sources using best-practice ETL/ELT methodologies.
Monitor and optimise SQL-based workflows to ensure accuracy and efficiency in daily data processing.
Lead efforts to migrate legacy reporting datasets to modern platforms, ensuring minimal disruption.
Collaborate with analytics teams to develop custom data models and engineered datasets tailored to business requirements.
Partner with data science colleagues to create summary and aggregated datasets for advanced analytics and predictive modelling.
Respond efficiently to ad hoc data requests, ensuring outputs are timely, accurate, and aligned to stakeholder needs.
Benefits:
A highly competitive salary
Wider Benefits package
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 16151
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
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