Head of Retail

Location Chelmsford
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £40,789 - £46,619
Contact name: Michelle Kabia

Contact email: michelle.kabia@farleighhospice.org
Job ref: 004202
Published: 2 days ago

Farleigh Hospice is a high performing organisation providing specialist palliative and end of life care for people with life limiting illness in the Mid Essex region. Our team at Farleigh has grown and evolved to meet the changing needs of the community we serve, and we are looking for highly motivated Head of Retail to join our Income Generation team.

 

Reporting to the Director of Income Generation and Retail, you will:

  • Lead the day-to-day management of all retail operations.

  • Support and develop three Area Managers, ensuring high performance across the retail network.

  • Drive innovation in e-commerce, recycling, and commercial opportunities.

  • Ensure strong financial performance, operational compliance, and excellent customer service.

  • Lead, motivate, and support a workforce of staff and volunteers across all retail services.

 

We are looking for an experienced retail leader with:

  • Significant experience in managing multi-site retail operations.

  • A proven track record of achieving ambitious income targets.

  • Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience of dispersed teams.

  • Commercial acumen, excellent financial management, and operational insight.

  • A collaborative, innovative mindset, with the ability to inspire both staff and volunteers.

  • Experience in charity retail, e-commerce, or logistics would be an advantage, but we are seeking a leader with the drive and vision to grow our retail services and support our mission.

 

In return we offer a great working environment, a competitive pay and benefit package, flexible working and a strong team to support you.

 

If you require further information please view the job description here or contact the recruiting manager, Michelle Kabia, Chief Executive, on 01245 455495 or email michelle.kabia@farleighhospice.org for an informal chat.

 

Farleigh Hospice is committed to creating an inclusive working environment where diversity is recognised and celebrated.  To achieve this, we welcome applications from all sections of the community. Farleigh Hospice operates a six-month probation period. Positions may be subject to DBS Disclosure. Charity Registration No: 284670

 

(Please note – If we receive a high number of applications, we will close the vacancy before the closing date)