Retail Trading Manager

At Prospect Hospice, we believe in a community where everyone lives and dies well. As we embark on an ambitious five-year strategy to grow and diversify our income, we re looking for a dynamic Retail Trading Manager to develop our retail function into its next phase. We re an established charity based in Swindon, providing specialist care to people in Swindon, Marlborough and northeast Wiltshire. Our retail operations are at the heart of our mission, raising over £2.5 million annually to support individuals and families through life-limiting illness. Our Vision for Retail: Retail is a cornerstone of our income generation strategy. With plans to open new stores and invest in our existing network this role is pivotal to our future success. You ll be empowered to innovate, lead change, and help us build a sustainable future for hospice care. Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday, including some weekends and bank holidays). About the Role: As our Retail Trading Manager, you ll support our charity retail operations, leading on the buying and control of new goods. You ll build relationships with existing and new suppliers, build ranges and provide merchandising guidance to stores. You ll also put in place robust processes to control replenishment and shrinkage. Additionally, there is opportunity to work with store management teams to develop retail led events to drive footfall and engage with customers in our local communities. You ll also support new store openings ..... full job details .....