Retail Manager - Barnes, United Kingdom - London Wetland Centre

London Wetland Centre
London Wetland Centre
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Barnes, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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**Retail Manager

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RAMM(23)Lon

WWT London Wetland Centre
37.5 Hours per week working 5 days from 7
£32,155 per annum**London Wetland Centre is a sanctuary in the city, with an incredible nature reserve that offers tranquillity to thousands of visitors a year.


The Role


As our Retail Manager you will work as part of the senior management team to shape and lead our Retail, Admissions and Membership operation.

We welcome over 130,000 visitors per year and the department has an annual turnover in excess of £300,000

We are looking for an ambitious and proactive manager to maximise sales and improve visitor service standards.

Managing a dedicated team of colleagues and volunteers, you will be excited by driving performance against target, and creating an amazing visitorexperience.


About You


To join as our Retail Manager you'll need a strong financial acumen, understand P&L, labour percentages and cost of sales.

You must have proven experience in motivating and coaching team members.


If you enjoy leading a team to develop a vibrant trading environment that provides an excellent visitor experience then we would love to hear from you.


About Us
The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) is a conservation charity that protects wetlands for wildlife and people. We conserve, restore and create wetlands. We are pioneers in saving wetland wildlife, both in the UK and around the world. At our 10 UK sites arounda million visitors a year engage with wetland nature.

We work internationally in key global wetland areas, balancing conservation with sustainable livelihoods and influencing national and international conservation policies.


In return for your hard work and dedication you'll enjoy a wide range of benefits including:

  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to 30 days after 5 years' service
  • Contributory pension scheme (conditions apply)
  • Life assurance
  • Free car parking and secure bike storage areas
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Free entry to all our centres
When visiting our website you will notice that this position is referred to as Retail, Admissions and Membership Manager. This is how the role is known internally within WWT.


Closing date:
Tuesday 7th February

Interview date:
Wednesday 15th February


Interested?
No agencies please.
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