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Date Added: Fri 27/03/2026

Store Manager

Luton, LU1, UK
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Company: THE PEOPLE POD

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £46000 - £50000/annum doe + 10% bonus + benefits

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 matterThe 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 environmentWhat 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 balanceWhy 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
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