District Manager – North, FTC Parental Cover

. Lead the safe and effective operation of around 100 company-owned stores through approximately five Area Leaders and support around 2,500 store colleagues .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in retail operations, focusing on people development, customer experience, and financial performance. Proven ability to shape business strategies and drive operational excellence across multiple locations.

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Retail LeadershipPeople DevelopmentFinancial Performance ManagementBusiness Strategy ImplementationCustomer Experience Enhancement

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Hard Skills

KPI InterpretationPerformance ManagementSuccession PlanningTalent DevelopmentOperational Standards Compliance

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationInfluencing SkillsSelf-MotivatedPerformance-DrivenCommercial Thinking

Tools & Technologies

Labour ModelsScheduling ControlsManagement Information Systems

Industry Keywords

Retail OperationsFMCG EnvironmentField-Based LeadershipCustomer-Focused TeamsSafety Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the safe and effective operation of around 100 company-owned stores through approximately five Area Leaders and support around 2,500 store colleagues
Shape and deliver business and local strategies across the district
Deliver strong people, customer, financial and operational performance while maintaining high operational standards and improving profitability
Advise approximately five Area Managers and set the direction and culture for the district
Drive sales, profitability and operational performance using KPIs and management information
Mentor Area Managers to deliver a consistently high-quality customer experience
Own the district people plan, including succession planning, talent development, recruitment and selection, performance management, and DE&I
Ensure compliance with legislation, company policies, safety requirements and operating standards
Implement safety, people, customer and operational programmes across areas and stores
Partner with Central Operations, Retail Coaches and other teams to lead change and strategic projects
Lead transformation activity, including site conversions and upgrades
Ensure effective use of labour models, scheduling controls and optimisation processes
Monitor competitor activity and share insights with central support teams
Provide broader business support, own specific projects, and support emergency or critical situations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experienced retail leader with strong commercial thinking, people leadership and customer focus
Significant experience leading high-performing, customer-focused teams, ideally including field-based leadership
Strong retail experience, ideally within fast-paced convenience, roadside retail or a similar FMCG environment
Proven track record to mentor, empower and develop others, including managing performance effectively
Strong commercial awareness with the ability to interpret financial information, KPIs and performance trends and translate them into clear actions
Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively across different levels of an organisation
Experience shaping and delivering business strategy
Self-motivated and performance-driven, with a strong passion for retail
Experience within roadside retail, store and field-based leadership, or a large and complex organisation would be beneficial
Exposure to senior leadership environments and working collaboratively across multiple functions would be valuable
Ability to travel up to 50%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working options
Collaboration spaces in a modern office environment
Inclusive and accessible recruitment process
Reasonable adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process
Learning and growth opportunities in a diverse environment