Job Description

Regional Manager - Publican Partners
Essex Region - Basildon to Ipswich
About Us
Stonegate Group is the UK's largest operator of pubs, bars, and late-night venues. We're proud of our diverse portfolio and deeply committed to creating an inclusive culture that embraces individuality. By fostering an environment where everyone feels welcome, valued, and supported, we reflect the vibrant communities we serve and empower our people to thrive.
The Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced Regional Manager, covering the Essex region between Basildon and Ipswich. You will support a number of publicans and their businesses within the Core L&T Division. The key objectives of this role are to produce and implement a quality, robust strategic plan for your region, which is designed to increase 'whole pub profit' for each pub, benefiting publican profitability and regional like for like income.
To achieve such growth through:

• The recruitment and development of quality, well-funded publicans.
• A planned programme of active property condition enforcement across your leased and tenanted pubs such that the condition of our properties is brought to and maintained at a high standard (by both publicans and the company's property team) to support quality retailing and to protect our asset values.
• Continual improvement in retailing standards through business advice, category management, publican skills development and quality business review meetings.
• The provision of quality and SMART meeting minutes for each business review meeting, consistently issued within the required timeframes and to a standard and clarity that fully complies with the Pubs Code.
• To conform to the legal and behavioural requirements of the Pubs Code such that publicans are treated respectfully and fairly in all their dealings with us, with activity designed to enable fulfilment of their business plan whilst delivering high retail standards and customer experiences.
• To develop a planned approach to delivering regular reviews of each publican's business plan and latest Profit and loss account such that any remedial action required by the publican to improve performance is identified and an action plan provided for both parties to work on.
• The adoption of a challenging but respectful approach to publicans who fail to exploit the commercial opportunities within their businesses.
• The effective liaison with all Pub Support Centre functions within and outside the DBU virtual team.
• Effective and frequent liaison with key suppliers to the business such that company procurement objectives are adhered to and delivered with collaboration from an operations perspective.

Skills & Experience:

• Must be able to drive
• Overnight stays required
• Experience: Experienced Multi-Unit Leader, with evidence of delivering results
• Leadership: Leads by example, demonstrating a strong leadership brand. Aligns with Company values in all aspects of work
• Pro-active and a self-starter
• Guest: Ensures Publicans have a strong focus on guest experience. Demonstrates integrity and establishes the highest standards when dealing with stakeholders
• Time Management: Highly organised with the ability to plan, prioritise and execute in accordance with deadlines
• Relationship Management: Engage with and influence Publicans, to ensure they reach their full potential
• Analytical: Ability to make quality decisions based on data analysis
• Adaptability: Executes change whilst managing and engaging others throughout the process
• Communication: Confident in communication with others whilst demonstrating strong influencing and negotiation skills
• Conflict Resolution: Manages conflict effectively when required. Ability to handle difficult conversations
• Business Awareness: Proven experience of identifying and delivering savings or efficiencies
• Self-development: Always strives for continuous improvement both personally and professionally

What makes Stonegate a great place to work?
At Stonegate, we believe that when you feel your best, you do your best. That's why we're committed to supporting the health, happiness, and overall wellbeing of every team member. From lifestyle perks and flexible support to mental health resources, our benefits are designed to help you thrive--both in and out of work.

• 25 days of annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days of leave each year
• Bonus Scheme
• Access to discounted Private Medical Insurance through Vitality
• Exclusive discounts on Dental Insurance
• Reward Card via the MiXR app, giving you and your friends 25% off food and drinks as well as VIP entry across our Managed Estate
• Life Assurance which gives access to Help @ Hand
• Access to your pay early via Wagestream
• The Stonegate Xtra portal with access to a wide range of high street discounts and offers
• Discounted access to David Lloyd membership
• Award winning Learning & Development programmes to drive your career

If you have a disability as outlined by the Equality Act 2010 and require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please let us know in advance so that any support, aids or adaptations can be put in place to assist you. You can contact us on .