A dynamic and fast-growing premium fashion brand is seeking an exceptional Head of Stores / Retail Lead to drive performance across its UK retail estate. This is a standout opportunity to join a high-performing business at a pivotal point in its growth journey — offering genuine influence, visibility, and long-term progression.\n   \n Looking for candidates who have a background leading stores within a premium fashion ,lifestyle , beauty or jewellery brand.\n   \n The Role\n As Head of Stores / Retail Lead, you will take full ownership of retail performance and operational excellence across a multi-site portfolio, with a focus on elevating standards and delivering sustained commercial growth.\n Key responsibilities include:\n \nDriving sales performance and delivering ambitious growth targets across the UK store network \nRaising retail standards to ensure a consistent, premium and world-class customer experience \nLeading, inspiring and developing teams, coaching Store Managers into confident, high-performing leaders \nTranslating business strategy into best-in-class execution on the shop floor \nPartnering with senior leadership across functions to ensure brand consistency and commercial impact \nIdentifying opportunities for operational improvement, expansion and future scalability About You\n This role is ideal for an ambitious Retail Director / Head of Retail ready for a high-impact opportunity within a growing premium brand.\n You will bring:\n \nProven experience in premium (essential), sales-driven retail — ideally fashion, accessories or beauty \nA strong leadership track record, with a passion for developing people and driving performance through others \nExcellent commercial acumen, including experience managing KPIs, budgets and full P&L responsibility \nA hands-on, agile approach, thriving in a fast-paced and evolving retail environment \nA genuine passion creating a great store enviroment, customer service excellence, and operational standards   \n What’s on Offer\n \nExcellent salary: £80,000 – £90 ,000 + bonus + benefits OTE-£105,000 \nA significant career opportunity within a high-growth premium brand \nThe chance to make a real impact during an exciting phase of expansion \nStrong long-term progression potential