Head of Store Development

ProCook is a UK kitchenware retailer and brand known for stylish, high-spec cookware and kitchen products that offer strong value to customers. With a clear focus on sustainability, inclusion, and employee experience, the business is continuing to invest in its retail presence and create stores that reflect the quality of its brand and the experience it wants to deliver. This role sits at the centre of that growth. As Head of Store Development, you will shape how ProCook expands and evolves its retail estate, helping bring new locations to life while ensuring existing spaces continue to meet the needs of the business and its customers. You will work across a broad group of stakeholders, balancing commercial priorities, project delivery, and brand standards to support long-term retail growth. Responsibilities Lead store opening, relocation, and refurbishment projects across the retail estate. Develop and execute the long-term store development and expansion strategy. Manage budgets, timelines, and cross-functional stakeholders for new store projects. Identify and evaluate new retail sites to support commercial growth plans. Ensure new and refurbished stores meet brand, operational, and customer experience standards. Required Qualifications Experience managing site feasibility assessments. Strong background in budget, lease, and cost management within a retail property or store development environment. High proficiency with project management, project planning, budget tracking, and reporting tools. Ability to review architectural or CAD drawings using relevant tools. Proven experience negotiating with landlords and managing vendor relationships. Experience leading cross-functional projects across property, design, and operations, with the ability to influence C-suite and director-level stakeholders and collaborate effectively with commercial, finance, marketing, retail, warehouse, and recruitment teams. Valid driving licence. Eligibility to work in the United Kingdom. Willingness to travel extensively nationwide to evaluate prospective sites and inspect ongoing construction progress. Preferred Qualifications Experience leading multi-site retail expansion and store development programmes. Track record of delivering complex retail projects on time. Completion of a related educational programme in project management, quantity surveying, civil engineering, or construction management. Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 depending on skills and experience Bonus: Earn an annual discretionary bonus, based on both company and individual performance against key performance indicators (KPIs) and objectives (OKRs) Onsite Gym: Stay active and healthy with access to our fully equipped onsite gym, perfect for squeezing in a workout before or after work. Subsidised/Complimentary Food: Enjoy delicious, subsidised meals and snacks to fuel your day, with complimentary treats available too during office time. Free Car Park: No need to worry about parking, our free, secure parking facility makes commuting stress-free. Welcome Pack: We’ll get you off to a great start with a thoughtfully prepared welcome pack filled with ProCook goodies and essentials. Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave: We support you and your family with enhanced maternity and paternity leave, ensuring you're well taken care of during life’s important moments. Generous Staff Discount: Love our products? As a colleague, you’ll enjoy a generous discount (40%) on all ProCook items, perfect for stocking your kitchen with the best tools + 5 friends and family 30% discount codes 2 x Annual Paid Volunteering Day: Make a difference with an annual paid day to volunteer for a cause you care about. Employee Assistance Programme: We’re here to support your well-being, with access to professional advice and guidance through our Employee Assistance Programme. Friends and Family Referral Scheme: Know someone who’d love ProCook? Take advantage of our referral scheme and earn rewards for bringing great talent into the fold. We Welcome Everyone At ProCook we are committed to diversity and inclusion, and we welcome applications from people of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please let us know. We’re committed to making our recruitment process as inclusive and accessible as possible. About ProCook’s Sustainability Commitment: At ProCook, sustainability is at the heart of what we do. As a certified B Corporation, we strive to balance profit with purpose, focusing on reducing waste, and ensuring ethical business practices. By joining our team, you will contribute to our efforts in creating a positive impact on the planet. #J-18808-Ljbffr ProCook