Please note this role is based at our office in Kemble 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 delivery of trading moments, campaigns and retail change projects
• Managing retail workloads to reduce store admin and free up customer-facing time
• Representing Retail in business forums and ensure activity delivers ROI
• Overseeing central store support, budgets and key supplier relationships
• Driving cost efficiencies, service improvements and effective communications
• Acting as key liaison for health and safety in retail

You'll fit right in if...

• You have strong retail experience (experience in central operations is desireable)
• You’re confident leading teams and developing others
• You communicate clearly, influence effectively and build strong relationships
• You’re organised, detail-focused, and solve problems with ease
• You use data to spot opportunities and improve performance
• You’re comfortable with retail systems and Microsoft Office
• You thrive in a collaborative, team-focused environment

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 £45,000 per annum
• Bonus of up to £3,750 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.