Retail Project Coordinator

About the Opportunity

This is a hybrid role with a minimum of three days in the office per week.

About Company

At Cotswold Outdoor Group, the outdoors isn’t just where we work, it’s who we are. Every day, our head office teams play a vital role in helping people get outside, explore more, and experience the world around them.

We’re part of the Cotswold Outdoor Group, including Runners Need and Snow + Rock, offering trusted brands, expert advice, and a commitment to protecting the planet.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate retail store projects including openings, refits, relocations and closures.
• Maintain project plans, timelines, documentation and project communications.
• Liaise with internal teams, contractors and suppliers to support successful project delivery.
• Monitor project progress, risks, issues and actions, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Prepare and maintain accurate project reports and records.
• Support the implementation of operational improvements across the retail business.
• Assist with reviewing and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Help deliver the rollout of new systems, processes and ways of working.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across Retail Operations, Property, IT, Finance and Store Teams.
• Travel regularly to stores to support project implementation and business improvement initiatives.

About You

We’re Looking For Someone Who

• Experience coordinating retail, property, facilities or store development projects.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive and adaptable approach with strong attention to detail.
• Confidence working with project plans, timelines and documentation.
• Strong Microsoft 365 skills, including Excel, PowerPoint and Teams.
• A solutions-focused mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel regularly to stores.
• Experience within retail property, construction or store development environments (desirable).
• Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives (desirable).
• Knowledge of SOP development and project management tools such as Asana (desirable).

Benefits

What You’ll Get From Us

Joining our team means more than just getting paid a salary, it’s about being part of a workplace that values you, your growth and your wellbeing.

You’ll Enjoy

• Starting salary of £28000 - £30000 with a yearly bonus of up to £1,530
• Hybrid working options to support your work-life balance
• Holiday Buying Scheme - contract dependant
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice scheme - dependent on meeting eligibility
• Volunteer day with a charity of your choice
• 33 days holiday allowing you to recharge and explore the outdoors
• Staff discounts of 40-60% across our full range of outdoor brands
• Savings on everyday essentials including groceries, travel, fitness, and entertainment through our perks hub

Eligibility

Everyone’s welcome

We welcome applications from all genders, backgrounds, and experiences. Diverse teams make us stronger, helping us learn, grow, and create a place where everyone belongs.

We want to hear your voice so encourage you to write your own application and use AI tools sparingly. We’re looking for honesty, authenticity, and a real sense of who you are. Applications that feel generic or AI-generated may not stand out.

This advert may close early if we receive a high number of applications, so don’t wait too long to apply.