Department Manager

Primark Stores Limited; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Ipswich is seeking a Part-Time Department Manager to enhance customer experience and lead store operations. The ideal candidate should have proven leadership skills, a commercial mindset, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role offers a salary of £18,358 (£36,716 FTE), with opportunities for growth and development in a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• Experienced manager with proven leadership skills.
• Ability to view situations from a commercial perspective.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the daily running of the store.
• Responsible for department stock ordering and merchandising.
• Lead a team to maximise sales.
• Provide superior customer service.
• Oversee the store in absence of senior management.

Skills

Leadership skills

Commercial perspective

Fast-paced decision making

Proactivity

Job description

Location: Primark Ipswich
Salary: £18,358 (FTE - £36,716 with 31 days annual leave & pension)
Contract: Part-Time Permanent, average 20hrs per week including 2 Saturdays and 1 Sunday per 4 week cycle
Week 1 - Any 2 days
Week 2 - Any 3 days


BECAUSE YOU’RE READY TO MAKE AN IMPACT.

A people-first culture where you can work with impact. A business that continues to grow and invest creating maximum joy at minimum cost. Just look at our 80,000+ colleagues across 450+ stores covering many markets globally, all leaving their mark.

Our colleagues are the heart of everything we do – we’re caring, dynamic and we succeed together. The Department Manager plays a pivotal role, with genuine accountability and ownership. Our managers are empowered within a structured framework, allowing you to mould your team’s growth and enhance the customer experience.

What you’ll do

At Primark we do retail our way…so here is a taste of what you can expect in the role:

• Collaborate with the rest of the management team to support the daily running of the store.
• Responsible for at least one department within the store, including stock ordering and merchandising.
• Lead a team of managers to maximise sales by establishing goals and objectives.
• Provide a superior level of customer service.
• Drive your own development by taking advantage of our digital learning, apprenticeships and career pathways and see yourself grow in a supportive place powered by our people.
• In the absence of senior management, you will oversee the store for the shift.

What you’ll bring

Guiding the team towards delivering an outstanding customer experience requires an assertive team player. Here’s what we need from you:

• Experienced manager with proven leadership skills.
• Ability to view situations from a commercial perspective resulting in more innovative thinking.
• Capable of working and making decisions, in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive nature with a determination to succeed.

Excited? Good. Because it’s energising to put your skills to work in a growing global business committed to helping people express themselves – and feel a sense of belonging.

Apply to make an impact as a Department Manager and be welcomed to the wide world of Primark.

THIS IS RETAIL OUR WAY! APPLY NOW.

Our fashion isn’t one-size-fits-all and neither is our culture. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where people can be themselves, have the same opportunities and thrive together. If you require extra support at any stage of the selection process, please get in touch with our team at [e-mail]