A part of the senior Food operations team, you will be responsible for delivering our strategic objectives, Getting more from Today, Growing Scale for Tomorrow and developing our Co-operative Difference through effectively embedding the Society purpose ‘Doing Good Together’. You will be accountable for maximising financial and non-financial performance in a Region of stores and contributing to the overall Food Group and Society targets, with budget accountability of sales approx. £60 million per annum. You will be accountable for the performance, engagement, coaching and development of the Compliance Managers & Store Managers and their teams and actively developing a succession plan for colleagues at all levels. The post holder is required to maximise the sales and contribution by effectively monitoring all key areas of store operations and adherence to all compliance requirements through effective leadership. Who are we looking for? • Degree or equivalent level of experience in a senior commercial or operational role with an in-depth understanding of food operations • Understands how to manage budgets, targets, and key performance indicators • Leading with a customer first mindset and high standards for service and operations • Effective at leading change • A natural people leader who has high emotional intelligence and able to get the best out of people by using established leadership and coaching skills • Be able to take personal responsibility for the strategic direction and objectives of the stores across the district What can we offer you? Benefits that benefit you – we offer discounts on all ‘Your Co-op’ services, including Your Co-op Food, Your Co-op Childcare, Your Co-op Travel and more We believe that as Colleagues, you deserve to benefit from the goods and services you sell and provide each day, whilst representing us. You can see details about all discounts offered on the Reward and Benefits page The cost-of-living crisis is putting pressure on us all. That's why we are now offering an enhanced discount rates to all Colleagues at Your Coop: - 20% off Food shopping (usually 10% all year round rising to 20% on a pay day weekends) - Holidays for less with up to £500 off Travel Other benefits: • up to 60% off Childcare fees • equal wages regardless of the age • Paid time off for volunteering • Colleague Support Fund • GroceryAid Colleague Mental Health Support • Ethical mobile and broadband deals • Annual leave that grows with your career • Full training and accredited development programmes • Uniform and many more At Your Co-op you’ll experience a real sense of being part of a team and close community. We invest a third of our profits in our members and a third in our community support initiatives. As Fairtrade supporters, we strive to ensure that everyone involved in production is treated and paid fairly. Not only that, our strict food policies mean that everything you buy will always be ethical, sustainable, and top quality. If this sounds like something for you, why wait? Apply today to bec ome part of Your Co-op Team