A Day in the Life of...


A Day in the Life of...


I’ve always been a retailer; I started working for BHS after I left school and over 30 years later I’m still in the same industry. Retail Trust is a charity that looks after everyone in retail and, having been an active supporter of the charity for a number of years, I was appointed Chief Executive nine years ago. A charity such as ours must constantly be adapting and evolving to suit the needs


of the industry as a whole, and I meet regularly with my executive team to devise a strategic plan enabling us to deliver on our objectives. My role is to lead and drive the team forward, and these meetings ensure we are working effectively and efficiently. There are many facets to Retail Trust,


including a 24/7 free Helpline for retail staff, five retirement estates across the


country and high­profile fundraising events. On a given day I could be asked to attend a Residents Services Committee Meeting in Salford or approve the programme for next year’s London Ball. My day will often include a trip into


central London to meet with a retail CEO, keeping them abreast of our on­going developments and ensuring their continued support. The charity depends on the backing of the industry, and we have developed strong relationships with some of retail’s biggest names. Most days will involve dialogue with our


board of trustees including our Chairman, John Lovering. Our board is well­versed in the challenges that a charity such as ours faces, and we work very closely together to expand and promote the charity wherever possible. To this end, I am acutely aware of the


This Page: Residents at the Marshall Estate making the most of the dance floor in the Community centre. Opposite Page: Sir Philip Green and Marc Bolland at the Retail Trust London Ball 2012. Also, Nigel J L Rothband in action opening the batting.


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need to maintain effective networks. A perfect example of this is my role as Chairman of the Ella Foundation, an organisation that aims to inspire leaders of charities and social enterprises to achieve their full potential. It’s something about which I am extremely passionate, and though it doesn’t require a great deal of my time, I think it’s important to look beyond one’s own organisation for inspiration from time to time.


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Nigel J L Rothband Chief Executive, Retail Trust


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