Please note this role is based at our office in Hybrid three days per week, with two days worked from home.

Searching for your next adventure? Looking to join a growing company with great prospects? Then come and join one of the UK’s largest outdoor retailers as our Store Operations Manager.

As part of the Cotswold Outdoor Group,  Cotswold Outdoor is joined by  Runners Need and  Snow + Rock to support outdoor enthusiasts by providing excellent customer service and a range of products from world leading brands, all whilst promoting and encouraging sustainability!

Please note this role is 40 hours per week.

How will you make an impact?

• Leading and manageing the effective delivery of critical paths across key retail trading moments and campaign delivery working cross functionally to deliver excellent cross channel execution first time
• Leading Retail Workstream to manage change project delivery against key deliverables for 2030 vision to facilitate frictionless shopping experience
• Managing and approving retail workload, both trading and non-trading to deliver a reduction in store workload and an increase in customer facing time
• Championing the voice of Retail within Basecamp, working with key stakeholders to ensure effective delivery of key projects and trading activity
• Supporting key functions on all aspects of retail activity ensuring it is fit for purpose, relevant and will deliver a return on investment.

You'll fit right in if...

• You have proven experience managing teams
• You have excellent communication and influencing skills
• You're extremely Organised and have time management skills
• You have an Ability to problem solve and troubleshoot
• You're PC literate (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• You are Team orientated and collaborative
• You have previously worked in Retail, ideally in a Retail or Central Operations role
• You have Working knowledge of retail systems

What's in it for you?

Colleagues make a company, so we believe in offering a total rewards package that’s more than just base salary. As part of our team you’ll receive:

• Base salary of £45000 - £45000 per annum
• Bonus of up to £3750 per annum
• 40-60% discount across our range of products
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Company pension scheme
• Access to Perkbox, allowing you to save money all year round. Whether it’s supermarket savings or days out, the daily coffee or a summer holiday - there’s something to suit everyone’s lifestyle
• Critical Illness cover
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Insurance

But there's more, for a full list of what we offer check out our website -  Rewards And Benefits.

Everyone's welcome

We welcome applications from all genders, backgrounds, and experiences. Diverse teams make us stronger, helping us learn, grow, and create a place where everyone belongs.

We want to hear your voice so encourage you to write your own application and use AI tools sparingly. We’re looking for honesty, authenticity, and a real sense of who you are. Applications that feel generic or AI-generated may not stand out.

This advert may close early if we receive a high number of applications, so don’t wait too long to apply.