We offer our customers more than just retail therapy. Save the Children op shops offer a unique shopping experience and the chance to support the numerous projects that help to create better lives for children in Australia, the Pacific, and beyond. You will support our shop network in New South Wales that is run entirely by volunteers. The Area Manager is a vital and pivotal role in ensuring the success of our existing and future network of shops.

Save the Children is no ordinary not-for-profit.

We're ambitious, creative and outspoken. We stand up for children's rights. We want all children to be educated, healthy and live a life free from violence. We run programs in Australia and overseas and, if there's a disaster - like an earthquake, drought or conflict - we are there on the ground.

Where you come in:

In this full-time permanent position, based in Sydney, you'll be responsible for ensuring the stores in the network are running efficiently and effectively, delivering the required results for Save the Children. Daily travel within Sydney will be required, as well as occasional weekend and evening work. You'll be an integral part of our Retail team and report to our State Retail Operations Manager.

You will make an impact by:

• Driving consistency across the region for core retail operational elements through the implementation of national guidelines and strategies
• Training, managing, and mentoring your team of volunteers to success
• Managing merchandise and stock to maximise sales
• Ensuring all operational and safety compliance
• Supporting the team to achieve goals and deliver maximised profits to Save the Children Australia

Does this sound like you?

You're a dynamic, passionate, organised, and people-orientated individual who loves to think outside the box. Ideally, you are an existing Area Manager, Cluster Manager, or Senior Store Manager looking to take the next step in your retail career. If you are passionate about people and retail, are highly organised and want to contribute to an amazing and well-respected cause, this role is for you.

This role requires:

• Multi-site or big-box retail management experience
• Well-developed retail management skills across all aspects of retail operations
• Exceptional leadership and influencing skills, with a successful track record in managing, engaging and developing staff
• Strong written, interpersonal, and verbal communication skills
• Strong time management and organisational skills with the ability to adapt quickly
• A customer service focus with motivation to improve customer experience across the retail network
• Team player who relishes a hands-on approach
• A current driver's license and clear driving record

• The ability to motivate and inspire whilst working under pressure

Working at Save the Children is more than just a job.

It's the feeling of knowing that your work is contributing to making the world a better place for children and working with others who feel the same.

In addition to a connection to social causes, you will have access to:

• Opportunity to work on additional projects alongside business as usual
• Individual learning plans to assist in your career development
• Internal employment and development opportunities
• Friendly and flexible work environment
• Child friendly work environment
• Full salary packaging benefits
• Additional annual leave options available

Sound interesting?

We'd love to hear from you. Submit your cover letter and resume by clicking on one of the buttons in the 'Apply' section.

Position Description - Area Manager

At Save the Children, we seek a workforce that is as diverse as our society - in race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, disability, cultures and beliefs - and reflects the communities we work in. We believe diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and core values and we demonstrate this commitment through all our employment practices. Our inclusive workplace culture contributes to making Save the Children a great place to work.

Save the Children Australia is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check where necessary, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.

Save the Children Australia supports the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. If you are successful in your application, we will request consent to access HR held information pertaining to your last 5 years of employment. You can read about the Scheme and our commitment to Safeguarding here.