* There are multiple locations across Scotland*
Every day people with chest, heart and stroke conditions are leaving hospital scared and alone. You can be part of our mission to make sure that there is no life half lived in Scotland.
By joining Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland (CHSS) as an Area Manager you can be the difference between people just surviving and really living.
You will be part of Scotlands leading health charity providing support to people with chest, heart and stroke conditions and Long Covid to live life to the full again. Our Community Healthcare Support Service provides access to a range of supported self management and community recovery services to support people across Scotland to manage their health as well as possible and adjust to life after a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition or after a stroke.
You will lead one of our five newly formed areas, supporting a group of shops and the teams who make them special.
Youll:
Inspire and coach Shop Managers, helping them grow and succeed
Drive income and shape great customer experiences across your area
Support volunteer recruitment and create a positive, inclusive culture
Champion high standards, compliance, and safe working practices
Get involved in new shop openings and the development of our estate
Build relationships in local communities to raise awareness and support
Encourage innovation and help bring new ideas to life
Be a visible, hands-on leader through regular shop visits and weekend working on a rota
This role is varied, purposeful, and full of opportunities to make a meaningful impact.
What Youll Bring
Were looking for someone who:
Has experience leading across multiple retail sites
Enjoys developing people and helping others shine
Is confident using data, KPIs, and commercial insight to drive decisions
Communicates clearly, openly, and with compassion
Can balance the practical demands of operations with a warm, people-first approach
Understands the unique strengths and challenges of charity retail
Values diversity, inclusion, and creating welcoming environments for all
You dont need formal qualifications what matters most is your leadership experience, your passion for retail, and your commitment to making a difference.
Why Join Us?
This is a chance to shape something new.
Youll step into a supportive team, influence how our structure beds in, and help us build consistency, confidence, and pride across our shops.
Youll have:
The opportunity to lead meaningful change
A real voice in how we grow and improve
A role where your work directly supports people across Scotland
A culture where we care about each other and celebrate success together
Most importantly, youll be part of a charity that puts people at the heart of everything we do.
How to Apply
We welcome applicants from all geographic areas. If you are passionate about retail, people, and making a difference, we would love to hear from you.
Interviews will be on 10th March in our Livingston Warehouse.
Please apply on our website to submit your CV and email a Cover Letter to us.
CHSS employees enjoy a variety of organisational benefits including: Company pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, company sick pay, employee welfare support and life assurance.
CHSS also supports flexible recruitment through Working Families and we are Happy to Talk Flexible Working.
In line with our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to a Basic Disclosure check. CHSS is committed to equality of opportunity and to providing a service which is free from unfair and unlawful discrimination. We therefore aim to ensure that no applicant, volunteer or member of staff is unfairly treated on the grounds of offending background.
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