Regional People Manager

WeBuyVintage

. Take overall people-management responsibility for all Buyers within the assigned region .

Posted 10/24/2026full-timeUnited KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £45,000 - £50,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong people management capabilities, including conducting performance conversations, coaching, and development support for geographically dispersed teams. Proven ability to build relationships, set clear expectations, and manage underperformance effectively.

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People ManagementPerformance ConversationsCoaching And DevelopmentRelationship BuildingField-Based Team Management

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Hard Skills

Managing Multi-Site TeamsConducting 1:1sProbation ReviewsSetting Performance ExpectationsManaging Underperformance

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationOrganizational SkillsGood JudgementProactive ApproachConfidence In Difficult Conversations

Certifications & Qualifications

Full UK Driving Licence

Industry Keywords

Geographically Dispersed TeamsTraining And DevelopmentOperational ActivityPeople/HR SupportRoadshow Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Take overall people-management responsibility for all Buyers within the assigned region
Build relationships with a large, geographically dispersed field-based team
Conduct regular 1:1s, probation reviews, performance conversations and other key people meetings
Set expectations around performance, behaviours and standards
Provide feedback, recognition, coaching and development support
Monitor engagement, morale and emerging people issues
Identify and address performance concerns, manage probation issues and underperformance, and handle difficult conversations
Agree improvement actions and maintain records of key people conversations
Work with Regional Leads to understand Roadshow and Buyer-team activity
Maintain communication regarding performance, standards, operational challenges and concerns
Support Regional Leads with day-to-day guidance and Roadshow standards
Partner with the Head of Training & Development to identify training needs and monitor outcomes
Maintain a regular presence at Roadshows and travel frequently across the region
Act as a link between the Head Buyer and Buyers, reporting people performance, challenges, risks and themes
Coordinate with the other Regional Manager to provide coverage across the Roadshow week
Support new processes, ways of working and operational priorities
Escalate issues appropriately

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong experience managing a sizeable team of people
Experience managing field-based, multi-site or geographically dispersed teams would be particularly valuable
Strong experience conducting 1:1s, probation reviews and performance conversations
Confidence managing underperformance and having difficult or sensitive conversations
Track record of setting clear expectations and holding people accountable
Strong coaching and development skills
Ability to build strong relationships and maintain visibility across a dispersed workforce
Experience working closely with senior or lead team members to understand operational activity
Good judgement about when to manage independently and when additional People/HR support is required
Ability to recognise capability gaps and collaborate with Training & Development
Strong communication, organisation and relationship-building skills
Practical, proactive approach and confidence taking ownership
Full UK driving licence
Ability to travel frequently across the region
Comfortable with regular overnight stays
Right to work in the UK for the duration of employment
Visa sponsorship is not available
Antiques, jewellery or professional buying experience is not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

4-day working week
Access to Bright Exchange with thousands of exclusive employee discounts and perks
Employee Assistance Programme with confidential, 24/7 support for you and your immediate family
On-demand professional development through BrightHR’s online learning platform
Competitive pay
Inclusive workplace
Reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process