Area Manager


Company:	St Austell Brewery Ltd
Salary:	£70,000 - £75,000
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Exeter
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	31 Jul 2026
Closing date:	29 Aug 2026

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Summary

Experience more with St Austell Brewery!

For over 175 years, St Austell Brewery has been crafting quality beers, running

award-winning pubs and serving communities across the South West. Today, we're

a leading brewing, hospitality and drinks wholesale business, united by a

shared purpose: brewing great experiences for generations to come. Through

our commitment to sustainability and forming strong partnerships, we're helping

to protect the people, places and communities that make our region special.

This is an exciting time for the business, and in this role, you’ll

provide essential support and guidance to General Managers across a diverse

portfolio of pubs.

You’ll play a key role in driving the success of your area, using your

experience and leadership to deliver strong performance and bring our strategic

business plan to life.

We’re looking for an ambassador for the St Austell Brewery brand,

someone who champions our values, products, and proud heritage, while bringing

fresh ideas and innovation to help shape the future of our managed estate.

About you

Able to work

across Devon and into areas of Cornwall.

Proven

experience in a similar-sized role.

A strong

track record of P&L and balance sheet management, with proven

commercial acumen.

Comprehensive

knowledge of all relevant compliance and audit processes,

Exceptional

attention to detail and high standards of delivery.

The ability

to solve problems creatively, think broadly, and manage multiple

disciplines and priorities from start to finish.

A warm,

effective relationship builder and influencer, able to connect with people

at all levels.

Excellent

stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to challenge

effectively and articulately.

A calm,

adaptable approach under pressure, maintaining focus in dynamic

environments.

Strong people

leadership, with demonstrable experience of driving engagement and

performance across multiple teams.

What we offer in return:

Company bonus

scheme

Company Car

30% discount

on food & drink within our managed pubs

30% off in

our Visitors Centre shop including brands like Yeti, St. Eval, Atlantic

blankets

50% discount

on accommodation within the managed estate

Fantastic

training & career development opportunities

Pension

Scheme - 4% Employee and Employer or increase to 5%

Cycle to work

scheme

Westfield

Health cash plan – Claim money back for Dental, Eye Care, Physio etc.

Westfield

Rewards – Shopping rewards

Have a voice

in shaping our workplace through employee-led forums and working groups,

influencing policies, and initiatives

Access

to Thrive, our learning platform packed with training, resources and

development opportunities,

Clear career

pathways designed to help you grow

Additional Information

St Austell Brewery is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we

positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible

candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation,

gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or

pregnancy and maternity. We also welcome requests for flexible working.

Early applications are encouraged as we’ll review applications

throughout the recruitment process and reserve the right to close the advert at

any time.

We politely request no contact from recruitment agencies or media

sales. Speculative CVs from recruitment agencies won’t be accepted, nor the

fees associated with them.

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