Blue Cross UK
Retail Development Support
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Application Deadline: 14 August 2026
Department: Fundraising, Comms & Engagement
Location: Burford
Compensation: £23,816 - £27,500 / year
Description
Contract: Permanent, 35 hours p/week Monday - Friday
Salary: £23,816 - £27,500
Location: Could be based out of either our Hartlebury Retail Office, Worcestershire or Blue Cross offices in Burford, Oxfordshire with hybrid working
Closing date: Friday 14th August 2026
Interview date: Interviews will be arranged as applications are received
At Blue Cross, our shops do more than sell pre-loved treasures - they help fund vital care for pets in need. Every new shop means more tails wagging, more purrs of comfort and more lives transformed. We’re looking for someone who can spot a great opportunity, loves a challenge and wants to use their property and retail experience to make a real difference.
More about the role
In this varied and hands-on role, you’ll play a key part in driving efficiency and value across our national retail estate. Working closely with the Group Head of Fundraising and Retail and the Retail Operations Manager, you’ll identify opportunities to reduce costs, streamline processes, and maximise the return on every pound we spend across our property portfolio
You’ll collaborate with colleagues across the charity to ensure robust management of our leasing and property spend
Alongside this, you’ll lead on identifying and assessing new shop locations, managing relationships with agents and landlords, and supporting lease negotiations to secure the most favourable terms. You’ll conduct site visits, prepare clear business cases and performance reports, and ensure new shop openings are delivered on time and within budget.
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You’ll also help existing shops reach their full potential through thoughtful planning, performance analysis, and well-managed refurbishment projects that balance commercial benefit with brand impact.
Every efficiency you deliver and every new shop you help open contributes directly to the vital work Blue Cross does. This is an opportunity to make a real, measurable difference while ensuring our resources go further for the pets and people who rely on us most.
Please note this is one vacancy that will be advertised under multiple locations. The successful candidate can be based at either our Hartlebury Retail Office, Worcestershire, or our offices in Burford, Oxfordshire.
About you
Ideally, you’ll have some experience in site acquisition or commercial property evaluation, along with strong organisational and project management skills. You’ll understand what makes a shop profitable and sustainable, and you’re confident working across different teams to make things happen. A full driving licence is a must.
Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
- Demonstrable experience of site acquisition or commercial property evaluation.
- Proven ability to assess locations based on financial, operational and community potential.
- Excellent organisational skills to manage multiple projects and documentation.
- Financial competence, including understanding of gross and net income, breakeven analysis, and retail forecasting.
- Demonstrable project management experience, from planning through to delivery.
- Experience of working with agents, landlords and third-party contractors.
- A full driving licence and willingness to travel extensively
Desirable Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
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- Experience within charity retail, particularly in site planning or shop development.
- Familiarity with Health and Safety compliance in a retail environment, including fire safety, asbestos and risk assessments.
How to apply
Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.
Blue Cross benefits
Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make the difference that we do today.
In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can. We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are.
Our generous benefits package includes:
- Full time equivalent of 38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays)
- Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support
- Free access to GP via MetLife- 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family
- Health cash plan
- Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme
- Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution
- Professional fees paid with Continuing Professional Development and personal development support.
- Life assurance
- 20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance
- Enhanced family friendly policies
- Recognition scheme
- Annual volunteer days
- Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers
To read more about the benefits Blue Cross has to offer, please visit the 'why work for us' page on our website.
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