Deputy Manager

River Island; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion retailer in Cardiff is looking for a Retail Management professional to oversee all operational aspects of the store. Responsibilities include managing stock, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and driving sales. Ideal candidates should have proven leadership skills, experience in managing a team, and a track record of reducing stock loss. This full-time permanent role offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits including generous staff discounts and a pension scheme.

Benefits

50% staff discount

Bonus scheme

Pension scheme

28 days paid holiday

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record of decreasing stock loss.
• Experience as Operations Manager or deputy manager.
• Ability to work on own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Manage all operational aspects of the store.
• Conduct daily floor walks and delegate tasks.
• Oversee Health & Safety and ensure compliance.
• Implement loss prevention strategies.
• Manage sales launches and drive customer engagement.

Skills

Leadership skills

Excellent communication

Stock management

Health & Safety knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Planning and organizing

Job description

We’re a much-loved brand with an exciting future. Our Islanders are a diverse bunch of bright, talented people who love working together – and are proud of the work they do. Progression here can take you in all kinds of directions.

This is what a career at River Island is like. And this is where yours starts.

Department Retail Management Employment Type Permanent - Full Time Location Cardiff St Davids Workplace type Onsite

What We Are Looking For...

• Deliver all operational aspects of the store – You will manage the stockrooms, remote storage, containers and back of house areas, ensuring they are maintained to a high standard in accordance with company guidelines. You will liaise with your Store Manager to ensure we have the right capacity across these areas and will be responsible for all stock management. You will ensure deliveries are processed in accordance with company timescales by driving the productivity of your team. You will manage replenishment, ensuring the team are trained to analyse reports to carry this out effectively.
• You will conduct daily floor walks of stockrooms, remote storage, containers and back of house areas, delegating tasks and agreeing priorities with your dedicated team.
• You will oversee the Health & Safety requirements for the store, taking responsibility for Fire, Health & Safety in the event of an emergency. You will also ensure daily, weekly & monthly Fire, Health & Safety checks are carried out and concerns escalated to the Store Manager. You will also be responsible for overseeing any maintenance logs that arise. In doing this, you will provide a safe environment for our staff and customers.
• You will oversee Loss Prevention requirements for the store. You will also be responsible for protecting profit, ensuring stock management and transfers are actioned correctly & engaging the team to deter theft through service. You will provide support for the planning and implementation of stocktakes.
• You will ensure sale launch is managed effectively throughout the stockrooms. In this role, you will also need to be flexible to support in driving sales & maximising profit. You will also connect with our customers.
• Be able to work on your own initiative
• Be a great communicator and be able to engage your team
• Have good leadership skills
• Be passionate about delivering a world class experience to our customers
• Have good planning and organising skills
• Have a proven track record of decreasing stock loss within your store
• Ideally have experience in managing a remote / off site stockroom
• Have experience in managing a large team within a high turnover environment
• Have previous experience at Operations Manager level
• You may also be a medium store / deputy manager looking to move into a larger turnover environment

This Is For You...

• Discount -Generous 50% staff discount & uniform allowance so you can treat yourself to our latest products!
• RI Rewards - Reducing Islanders everyday expenses through discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions and more with Reward Gateway! On top of this you will also be entitled to a generous bonus scheme.
• Island culture - Stores fitted with Kindness Cupboards to support Islanders with basic food & hygiene products if needed. We also work closely with the Retail Trust to create dedicated support for all our Islanders!
• Family Hub - Every family is unique, we support Islanders with all different family setups enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption & fertility treatment
• Giver Island - Give as you earn scheme, a ‘Giver Island’ day each year and matched funding
• Opportunities - Progression focus throughout Retail & Head Office. Support with upskilling skills through on the job training and qualifications
• Pension - A contributory private pension scheme
• Holiday - 28 days (UK) 30 days (ROI) paid holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays. Also the option to buy additional holiday for whatever the need!

We mentioned the discount, right?

Keeping You Safe...

At River Island we are committed to the safeguarding of all of our employees regardless of age or job role. We will fulfil our obligation under the Prevent duty which seeks to stop extremism and extremist views from materialising in our business. We promote and encourage the belief in British Values- including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs.