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Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT)
Bowditch
Slimbridge
Gloucestershire
GL2 7BT
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Retail Manager
Slimbridge
About The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and proactive Retail Manager to join the busy trading team at WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre.
The role will involve developing and managing an inspirational and vibrant trading environment that provides an excellent visitor experience. To do this you will:
- Shape the visitor experience by generating a warm and welcoming retail environment which represents the WWT brand.
- Consistently deliver and meet or exceed against agreed targets and help generate profits that support the conservation work of WWT.
- Ensure all team members engage with WWT’s mission and champion the progress that WWT is making and the work that we undertake to save wetlands for wildlife and people.
This is full time, fixed-term contract for 6 months, working 37.5 hours per week, 5 days from 7, including weekend and bank holiday working.
About You
To join as our Retail Manager you will have:
- Significant experience in a relevant trading/commercial environment
- Experience of team management, training and development
- Proven track record in delivering or exceeding departmental targets
- Proven ability in managing cost margins and overheads
- Exceptional standards in Customer Care
If this sounds like you, then click Apply Now. We would love to hear from you.
We will be actively reviewing applications and interviews will be held on a rolling basis. The advert may close early if a successful candidate is found.
About Us
We’re WWT, and we’re on a mission to restore the super-powered ecosystems we call wetlands. There’s never been a more important moment for our work, and we’ve got some phenomenal people on the case.
Whether they’re taking a new visitor under their wing, or conducting ground-breaking research further afield, our team are second to none. And there’s nothing we love more than watching them soar.
Whatever you do here, you’ll be helping to restore wetlands and unlock their power. So, the only question left is, what role will you play?
Why you’ll love working at WWT
- Wake up every day knowing your work is helping to restore wetlands, and our world
- Be surrounded and inspired by our team of passionate, dedicated people
- 33 days annual leave (which goes up to 38 days after 5 years of service) – this includes bank holidays and you have flexibility to take those days whenever you want
- Free entry to all our wetland centres, including your family
- Free car parking and secure bike storage areas
- Colleague discount on shopping and memberships
- Cycle to work scheme
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life Assurance of three times your salary, for peace of mind for your loved ones
- Independent personal, workplace and financial advice from Care first
WWT is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered solely on merit.
Registered Charity Number England & Wales, no 1030884 and Scotland, no SC039410
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