Department Manager

Ref: AS6649025

London, UK

£85,000

• Permanent
• Retail Operations Leadership
• Stock Management
• Team Coaching And Development

About the candidate

An experienced retail operations professional with a strong background in stock management, back-of-house operations and team leadership across busy retail and grocery environments. They are looking for a permanent opportunity and are available to start in 2 weeks.

They bring a calm, hands-on approach to managing teams, improving processes and keeping daily operations running smoothly. Known for their collaborative style, they are confident coaching colleagues, supporting performance and maintaining high standards around efficiency, compliance and customer experience.

What makes them great?

• Improves Accuracy: Introduced inventory management processes that helped reduce stock discrepancies by around 20% across a multi-site retail environment.
• Boosts Productivity: Supported performance reviews and coaching activity that contributed to an approximate 15% increase in team productivity.
• Calm And Collaborative: Builds strong working relationships across teams, helping create a positive environment while keeping operations compliant and efficient.

Areas of expertise

• Retail Operations: Experienced in overseeing day-to-day operational standards, stock accuracy and back-of-house efficiency across fast-paced retail settings.
• Stock Management: Strong understanding of inventory control, replenishment and merchandising processes, with a focus on reducing discrepancies and improving availability.
• Team Leadership: Skilled in coaching, training and performance management, helping teams stay engaged, productive and aligned to business goals.