Area Operations Manager - London

  • Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
  • Oct 11, 2025
Full time Retail

Job Description

Our client, one of the UK's leading high-street Banks, are looking to recruit an Area Manager to oversee 10 of their stores across Central London. Working on a hybrid basis (combining time in the Central London HQ in addition to covering all 10 x sites on a weekly basis), this is an incredible opportunity for the right candidate.Our client have been established for 15+ years, and are a well-known fixture on high streets across the UK. They have grown extensively since their inception and, due to an internal promotion, are now seeking the perfect candidate to ensure their retail/client-facing offering across London is as professional/productive as possible. In a nutshell, your responsibilities will include:- Overseeing the performance of 10 x sites across Central London- Conducting regular store visits in order to ensure adherence to KPI's/expectations- Driving performance through inspirational leadership- Coaching/developing 10 x direct reports (Store Managers) to improve operational performance- Owning strategy across area, driving values through consultative leadership- Owning P&LIn order to be considered for this position, it is ESSENTIAL that you have the following:- Experience of managing a multi-site retail operation (Banking experience not essential)- Experience of owning P&L/exceeding sales/revenue/CX targets- Ability to coach/develop Managers/Supervisors- Exposure to performance management/HR duties- Inspirational leadership style- Fun, sociable personalityIn addition to a very competitive basic salary, our client are also offering the following:- Car Allowance- Annual bonus (c/20%)- Incredible progression opportunitiesOur client are looking to move very quickly on this, so any interested candidate(s) are urged to apply at their earliest convenience!

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