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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Forget Me Not Children's Hospice has a fantastic opportunity for an Apprentice Retail Assistant to join our team.
In this role you’ll gain hands-on experience in a busy retail environment while working towards a nationally recognised qualification. You will support the shop manager and assistant manager in effectively sorting, displaying and selling items.
Main Duties and Key Responsibilities:
Greeting and assisting customers with a smile.
Learning how to operate tills and handle payments.
Keeping shelves stocked and displays looking great.
Supporting with stockroom tasks including sorting, steaming and pricing donated stock.
Assist shop with promoting and processing gift aid.
Helping achieve sales and KPI targets.
Learning about the charity and acting as an ambassador.
Working towards your retail apprenticeship qualification.
For all of our roles we expect employees to abide by the expectations set out within the Together for Families Framework. Complying with Together for Families means that we will all act with integrity to ensure we are trusted the people we care for, the people we work with and everyone who supports Forget Me Not.
Whilst you are employed as an Apprentice Retail Assistant, you will work towards achieving a Level 2 Retailer Apprenticeship, which is delivered in the workplace by Inspiro Learning.
To become an apprentice, you must:
Be 16 or over.
Not already be in full-time education.
You can start an apprenticeship whether you’re starting your career, want a change or you're upskilling in your current job. You can have a previous qualification like a degree and still start an apprenticeship.
As an apprentice you’ll:
Have regular one to one sessions with a dedicated trainer either remotely or through visits to your workplace.
Learn and train for a specific job.
Get paid and receive holiday leave.
Get hands-on experience in a real job.
Sudy for at least 20% of your working hours.
Complete assessments during and at the end of your apprenticeship.
Be on a career path with lots of future potential.
What is an apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship is a real job where you learn, gain experience and get paid. You’re an employee with a contract of employment and holiday leave. By the end of an apprenticeship, you'll have the right skills and knowledge needed for your chosen career.
Levels of an apprenticeship
Each apprenticeship has a level and an equivalent education level. You can start an apprenticeship at any level.
At the end of your apprenticeship, you’ll achieve the equivalent education level. For example, if you complete a level 3 apprenticeship, you’ll achieve the equivalent of an A level.Training Outcome:The chance of a full time position on completion of the apprenticeship and further progression on to Level 3 Retail Supervisor apprenticeship.Employer Description:Forget Me Not Children's Hospice supports children and families facing the loss of a child across West Yorkshire. The trading company runs a network of shops which play a vital role in helping to fund our essential work. They’re also great places to pick up a bargain, find something fabulous, donate your unwanted stuff.
Our promise is that for as long we’re here, no family in West Yorkshire will have to face the loss of their child alone.Working Hours :37.5 hours a week, working 5 out 7 days. Monday - Saturday, between the hours of 8.30am and 4.30pm. Sunday, 10.00am - 4.00pm.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
Forget Me Not Children's Hospice has a fantastic opportunity for an Apprentice Retail Assistant to join our team.
In this role you’ll gain hands-on experience in a busy retail environment while working towards a nationally recognised qualification. You will support the shop manager and assistant manager in effectively sorting, displaying and selling items.
Main Duties and Key Responsibilities:
Greeting and assisting customers with a smile.
Learning how to operate tills and handle payments.
Keeping shelves stocked and displays looking great.
Supporting with stockroom tasks including sorting, steaming and pricing donated stock.
Assist shop with promoting and processing gift aid.
Helping achieve sales and KPI targets.
Learning about the charity and acting as an ambassador.
Working towards your retail apprenticeship qualification.
For all of our roles we expect employees to abide by the expectations set out within the Together for Families Framework. Complying with Together for Families means that we will all act with integrity to ensure we are trusted the people we care for, the people we work with and everyone who supports Forget Me Not.
Whilst you are employed as an Apprentice Retail Assistant, you will work towards achieving a Level 2 Retailer Apprenticeship, which is delivered in the workplace by Inspiro Learning.
To become an apprentice, you must:
Be 16 or over.
Not already be in full-time education.
You can start an apprenticeship whether you’re starting your career, want a change or you're upskilling in your current job. You can have a previous qualification like a degree and still start an apprenticeship.
As an apprentice you’ll:
Have regular one to one sessions with a dedicated trainer either remotely or through visits to your workplace.
Learn and train for a specific job.
Get paid and receive holiday leave.
Get hands-on experience in a real job.
Sudy for at least 20% of your working hours.
Complete assessments during and at the end of your apprenticeship.
Be on a career path with lots of future potential.
What is an apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship is a real job where you learn, gain experience and get paid. You’re an employee with a contract of employment and holiday leave. By the end of an apprenticeship, you'll have the right skills and knowledge needed for your chosen career.
Levels of an apprenticeship
Each apprenticeship has a level and an equivalent education level. You can start an apprenticeship at any level.
At the end of your apprenticeship, you’ll achieve the equivalent education level. For example, if you complete a level 3 apprenticeship, you’ll achieve the equivalent of an A level.Training Outcome:The chance of a full time position on completion of the apprenticeship and further progression on to Level 3 Retail Supervisor apprenticeship.Employer Description:Forget Me Not Children's Hospice supports children and families facing the loss of a child across West Yorkshire. The trading company runs a network of shops which play a vital role in helping to fund our essential work. They’re also great places to pick up a bargain, find something fabulous, donate your unwanted stuff.
Our promise is that for as long we’re here, no family in West Yorkshire will have to face the loss of their child alone.Working Hours :37.5 hours a week, working 5 out 7 days. Monday - Saturday, between the hours of 8.30am and 4.30pm. Sunday, 10.00am - 4.00pm.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
A fantastic new job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Paediatric Anaesthetic Registrar/Fellows to work in an exceptional independent private hospital next to Central London. You will be working for one of UK’s leading health care providers
This is one of the UK’s largest independent charitable hospitals. Our commitment to our patients is in the quality of our care, the range of our services and the quality of our consultants and staff
**To be considered for this position you must be a non-training grade doctor who is able to demonstrate their paediatric experience**
Key responsibilities will include:
Provide a high-quality elective and emergency anaesthetic service
Engage in clinical governance activities such as critical incident reporting, attend morbidity and mortality meetings, perform audit, and participate in any mandatory training deemed necessary
Actively engage in the teaching and training of other members of the anaesthetic department and hospital staff
Engage with quality improvement activity
Perform additional management and administrative tasks as deemed appropriate to the position
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
Post FRCA stage 2 or 3 trainees, who have completed stage 2 paediatric competencies or Non HEE trainee who has completed FRCA and competencies
Commitment to support hospital develop successfully, safe and effective paediatric day case surgical pathway
Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace
Ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment
Ability to prioritise clinical needs
If successful you will receive an excellent competitive salary. This exciting position is a permanent full time role for 37.5 hours a week on days. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
Private healthcare scheme worth up to £20,000 per year
27 days annual leave
Blue Light Card discounts
Interest-free season ticket loans
Cycle to work scheme
Free eye check-up vouchers with contribution towards lenses
Free newspaper and media subscriptions
Local Business discounts
Discount in our Hospice Charity shop
Refer a Friend scheme
Free Cinema Society Membership offering discounted tickets
Personal development and training courses
Annual events and recognition awards
Career progression and increments
For employees joining us from the NHS, we can provide continuation of your NHS pension
Reference ID: 7038
To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV ....Read more...
A fantastic new job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Paediatric Anaesthetic Registrar/Fellows to work in an exceptional independent private hospital next to Central London. You will be working for one of UK’s leading health care providers
This is one of the UK’s largest independent charitable hospitals. Our commitment to our patients is in the quality of our care, the range of our services and the quality of our consultants and staff
**To be considered for this position you must be a non-training grade doctor who is able to demonstrate their paediatric experience**
Key responsibilities will include:
Provide a high-quality elective and emergency anaesthetic service
Engage in clinical governance activities such as critical incident reporting, attend morbidity and mortality meetings, perform audit, and participate in any mandatory training deemed necessary
Actively engage in the teaching and training of other members of the anaesthetic department and hospital staff
Engage with quality improvement activity
Perform additional management and administrative tasks as deemed appropriate to the position
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
Post FRCA stage 2 or 3 trainees, who have completed stage 2 paediatric competencies or Non HEE trainee who has completed FRCA and competencies
Commitment to support hospital develop successfully, safe and effective paediatric day case surgical pathway
Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace
Ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment
Ability to prioritise clinical needs
If successful you will receive an excellent competitive salary. This exciting position is a permanent full time role for 37.5 hours a week on days. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
Private healthcare scheme worth up to £20,000 per year
27 days annual leave
Blue Light Card discounts
Interest-free season ticket loans
Cycle to work scheme
Free eye check-up vouchers with contribution towards lenses
Free newspaper and media subscriptions
Local Business discounts
Discount in our Hospice Charity shop
Refer a Friend scheme
Free Cinema Society Membership offering discounted tickets
Personal development and training courses
Annual events and recognition awards
Career progression and increments
For employees joining us from the NHS, we can provide continuation of your NHS pension
Reference ID: 7038
To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV....Read more...
A fantastic new job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Paediatric Anaesthetic Registrar/Fellows to work in an exceptional independent private hospital next to Central London. You will be working for one of UK’s leading health care providers
This is one of the UK’s largest independent charitable hospitals. Our commitment to our patients is in the quality of our care, the range of our services and the quality of our consultants and staff
**To be considered for this position you must be a non-training grade doctor who is able to demonstrate their paediatric experience**
Key responsibilities will include:
Provide a high-quality elective and emergency anaesthetic service
Engage in clinical governance activities such as critical incident reporting, attend morbidity and mortality meetings, perform audit, and participate in any mandatory training deemed necessary
Actively engage in the teaching and training of other members of the anaesthetic department and hospital staff
Engage with quality improvement activity
Perform additional management and administrative tasks as deemed appropriate to the position
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
Post FRCA stage 2 or 3 trainees, who have completed stage 2 paediatric competencies or Non HEE trainee who has completed FRCA and competencies
Commitment to support hospital develop successfully, safe and effective paediatric day case surgical pathway
Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace
Ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment
Ability to prioritise clinical needs
If successful you will receive an excellent competitive salary. This exciting position is a permanent full time role for 37.5 hours a week on days. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
Private healthcare scheme worth up to £20,000 per year
27 days annual leave
Blue Light Card discounts
Interest-free season ticket loans
Cycle to work scheme
Free eye check-up vouchers with contribution towards lenses
Free newspaper and media subscriptions
Local Business discounts
Discount in our Hospice Charity shop
Refer a Friend scheme
Free Cinema Society Membership offering discounted tickets
Personal development and training courses
Annual events and recognition awards
Career progression and increments
For employees joining us from the NHS, we can provide continuation of your NHS pension
Reference ID: 7038
To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV....Read more...
An amazing new job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Head of Surgical Services to work in an exceptional independent private hospital next to Central London. You will be working for one of UK’s leading health care providers
This is one of the UK’s largest independent charitable hospitals. Our commitment to our patients is in the quality of our care, the range of our services and the quality of our consultants and staff
**To be considered for this position you must be qualified as a Registered Nurse with a current active NMC Pin or hold an active HCPC Registration**
As the Head of Surgical Services your key responsibilities include:
Provide professional leadership and management across all theatres, endoscopy and recovery and ensuring appropriate structures are in place to support nurses/theatre practitioner at all levels
Provide oversight in relation to management and use of equipment, processes and training and competency of staff working within the Minor Procedures Suite in OPD
Ensure that professional nursing issues and continuous quality of care improvements
Evaluate/develop Policies and Procedures that reflect the patient safety and quality agenda and the Hospital’s policies and procedures, and staff accept ownership of these
Ensure systems are in place for the management and monitoring and audit of quality standards, complaints, critical incidents and untoward occurrences
Identify personal training objectives in line with annual personal development plan in
conjunction/agreement with staff and Management
Maintain skills level and knowledge to perform duties as Head of Surgical Services
Accountant to ensure purchasing is based on value for money and clinical effectiveness
Maintain a programme of rolling replacement for key equipment where required and identify where new equipment is required in line with the Consultant and specialty strategy
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
Experience e.g. cardiac, elderly care, orthopaedics medical course
Evidence of involvement in project management
Experience of quality improvement, audit and standard setting
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Confident, flexible and adaptable role model
Autonomous leadership/management style
Able to negotiate and influence at senior level
Proven management and leadership ability
Aware of nursing and national developments
The successful Head of Surgical Services will receive an excellent Competitive Salary. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 37.5 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
Private healthcare scheme worth up to £20,000 per year
27 days annual leave
Blue Light Card discounts
Interest-free season ticket loans
Cycle to work scheme
Free eye check-up vouchers with contribution towards lenses
Free newspaper and media subscriptions
Local Business discounts
Discount in our Hospice Charity shop
Refer a Friend scheme
Free Cinema Society Membership offering discounted tickets
Personal development and training courses
Annual events and recognition awards
Career progression and increments
For employees joining us from the NHS, we can provide continuation of your NHS pension
Reference ID: 7014
To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV ....Read more...
An amazing new job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Head of Surgical Services to work in an exceptional independent private hospital next to Central London. You will be working for one of UK’s leading health care providers
This is one of the UK’s largest independent charitable hospitals. Our commitment to our patients is in the quality of our care, the range of our services and the quality of our consultants and staff
**To be considered for this position you must be qualified as a Registered Nurse with a current active NMC Pin or hold an active HCPC Registration**
As the Head of Surgical Services your key responsibilities include:
Provide professional leadership and management across all theatres, endoscopy and recovery and ensuring appropriate structures are in place to support nurses/theatre practitioner at all levels
Provide oversight in relation to management and use of equipment, processes and training and competency of staff working within the Minor Procedures Suite in OPD
Ensure that professional nursing issues and continuous quality of care improvements
Evaluate/develop Policies and Procedures that reflect the patient safety and quality agenda and the Hospital’s policies and procedures, and staff accept ownership of these
Ensure systems are in place for the management and monitoring and audit of quality standards, complaints, critical incidents and untoward occurrences
Identify personal training objectives in line with annual personal development plan in
conjunction/agreement with staff and Management
Maintain skills level and knowledge to perform duties as Head of Surgical Services
Accountant to ensure purchasing is based on value for money and clinical effectiveness
Maintain a programme of rolling replacement for key equipment where required and identify where new equipment is required in line with the Consultant and specialty strategy
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
Experience e.g. cardiac, elderly care, orthopaedics medical course
Evidence of involvement in project management
Experience of quality improvement, audit and standard setting
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Confident, flexible and adaptable role model
Autonomous leadership/management style
Able to negotiate and influence at senior level
Proven management and leadership ability
Aware of nursing and national developments
The successful Head of Surgical Services will receive an excellent Competitive Salary. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 37.5 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
Private healthcare scheme worth up to £20,000 per year
27 days annual leave
Blue Light Card discounts
Interest-free season ticket loans
Cycle to work scheme
Free eye check-up vouchers with contribution towards lenses
Free newspaper and media subscriptions
Local Business discounts
Discount in our Hospice Charity shop
Refer a Friend scheme
Free Cinema Society Membership offering discounted tickets
Personal development and training courses
Annual events and recognition awards
Career progression and increments
For employees joining us from the NHS, we can provide continuation of your NHS pension
Reference ID: 7014
To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV....Read more...