Head of Merchandising FMCG & Homeware Retailer | Entrepreneurial Culture | Heritage Brand Take ownership. Cut through red tape. Help a 100-year-old retailer think like a challenger brand. We're working with a well-established FMCG and homeware retailer with over 100 years of heritage - a business that has stood the test of time by doing the right thing for its customers, colleagues and communities. Now, they're looking for a Head of Merchandising to help take the business into its next phase of growth - scaling the operation, modernising how things are done, and bringing a more agile, entrepreneurial way of thinking to merchandising. This is not a corporate, heavily layered environment. It's a business that values ownership, common sense and action. The Opportunity As Head of Merchandising, you will have the freedom and authority to shape the function and influence the wider business. You'll be trusted to: Own and evolve the merchandising strategy across FMCG and homeware Lead, coach and empower a high-performing merchandising team Drive commercial performance across a predominantly brick & mortar estate Challenge legacy thinking and introduce smarter, more agile ways of working Work closely with Buying, Retail and Leadership to unlock growth opportunities Make fast, commercially sound decisions without unnecessary sign-off layers This is a role for someone who enjoys building, improving ...