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Stuart North

Summary

Motivated and highly organised management professional with extensive experience leading teams, delivering operational improvements, and ensuring business compliance within a fast-paced retail environment. Proven ability to manage budgets, problem solve and engage stakeholders to achieve business objectives. Currently studying for a Project Management qualification with the Open University and seeking to transition into a Project Management role where strong organisational, technical and communication skills can add value.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Branch Manager

Hannells Foods
Edinburgh
2024.03 - 2025.06

Managed all daily operations of the branch, overseeing staff performance, financial analysis and supplier relations.

  • Oversaw recruitment, training, and development of staff to enhance branch productivity.
  • Analysed financial reports to monitor branch performance and identify areas for improvement.
  • Coordinated with suppliers to set up new products and ranges for the store. and oversaw all stock deliveries.
  • Monitored compliance with regulatory requirements to uphold legal and safety standards.

Branch Manager

Scotmid Cooperative
Edinburgh
2017.05 - 2025.06

Worked alongside the Store Manager, both in the day-to-day running of the shop as well as taking on several additional management responsibilities.

  • Oversaw line management of shop staff, including coordinating staff training and scheduling.
  • Achieved several qualifications including becoming a Personal Alcohol Licence Holder, as well as in-house courses in food safety, cash handling and retail management techniques.
  • Maintained high levels of customer satisfaction through exceptional service and prompt resolution of complaints.
  • Took on the role of Store Manager to cover for extended periods of leave or sickness.

Committee Member

University of Edinburgh Hillwalking Club
2013.09 - 2016.05
  • Helped run one of the universities largest sports clubs, organising and leading trips across Scotland.
  • Developed good problem solving, leadership and communication skills.
  • As club secretary, managed membership databases and club communication, helping grow the club and secure increased funding.

Summer Internship

Metrol Technologies
Aberdeen
2015.06 - 2015.08
  • Conducted electronic component experiments, helping develop and test new technologies for the oil & gas sector.
  • Gave a presentation to senior engineers explaining my results
  • Gained insight into the R&D process of a large engineering firm.

Summer internship

DH Marine
Lerwick
2014.06 - 2014.08
  • Conducted maintenace and repair tasks on a variety of marine electrical systems.
  • performed safety PAT testing on industrial equipment such as generators and power tools.
  • Shadowed senior engineering and project management staff to advance industry knowledge

Education

Charleston Academy
2012-01

Postgraduate Module M815 - Project Management

The Open University
2026 - In Progress
2026-01

BEng (Hons) - Electrical and Electronic Engineering

The University of Edinburgh
2012 - 2016
2016-09

Skills

  • Line management
  • Team building
  • Customer service
  • Financial analysis
  • Supplier relations
  • Risk management

Timeline

Branch Manager

Hannells Foods
2024.03 - 2025.06

Branch Manager

Scotmid Cooperative
2017.05 - 2025.06

Summer Internship

Metrol Technologies
2015.06 - 2015.08

Summer internship

DH Marine
2014.06 - 2014.08

Committee Member

University of Edinburgh Hillwalking Club
2013.09 - 2016.05

Charleston Academy

Postgraduate Module M815 - Project Management

The Open University

BEng (Hons) - Electrical and Electronic Engineering

The University of Edinburgh
Stuart North