Store Manager

  • The People Pod
  • Luton, Bedfordshire
  • Mar 27, 2026
Full time Retail

Job Description

Job Description:

Senior Store Manager / Operations Manager / General Manager (Retail to Property Transition)
46,000- 50,000 + 10% Bonus (after first year) + Benefits Monday-Friday Excellent Work-Life Balance

Are you a high-performing Retail Store Manager or Area/Cluster Manager ready to step away from late nights, weekends and constant trading pressure - without losing the buzz of leading teams and running a fast-paced operation?

This is a rare opportunity to take everything you've built in retail - leadership, standards, people management and commercial awareness - and apply it in a premium, service-led environment where your work-life balance genuinely improves.

What's on Offer

  • 46k- 50k basic salary (DOE)
  • 10% annual bonus
  • Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
  • Excellent benefits + supportive culture
  • Clear progression in a fast-growing business
  • A modern operational and service-focused environment where standards matter

The Role

Think of this as running a flagship store - but without the chaos of retail hours.

As the senior leader onsite, you'll take full ownership of the building, team and overall experience.

You'll:

  • Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team
  • Drive exceptional service standards across the building
  • Oversee day-to-day operations and performance
  • Manage budgets, reporting and cost control
  • Ensure compliance, H&S and operational standards are consistently met
  • Coordinate maintenance and facilities (like managing store upkeep - just bigger scale)
  • Build strong relationships with residents and stakeholders
  • Create a vibrant, engaging community environment

What We're Looking For

  • Current or recent Retail Store Manager / General Manager / Area Manager
  • Experience running a fast-paced, customer-focused environment
  • Strong leadership - you know how to build, motivate and manage teams
  • Commercially aware with experience managing budgets/KPIs
  • High standards, attention to detail and pride in presentation
  • Organised, proactive and solutions-driven
  • Looking for a long-term career move with better balance

Why Make the Move?

If you love leading people, running operations and delivering brilliant customer experiences - but want your evenings and weekends back - this is the perfect transition.

Ready for Your Next Chapter?

Apply now with your CV.

Due to high application volumes, we may not be able to respond to every applicant