Retail Development Manager / Retail Fit Out Manager

Bicester Village; Bicester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bicester Village, part of The Bicester Collection, is hiring a Retail Development Manager to lead shop-fit orientation, store openings and refurbishment projects.

You will collaborate with Brands and internal teams, ensure regulatory compliance and design standards, and drive high-quality fit-outs and guest experiences across sites.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a surveyor or construction project management.
• A Qualified Architect would be beneficial.
• Strong knowledge of local building regulations.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Photoshop and 3D visualization (SketchUp or similar).

Responsibilities

• Lead Brand Orientation through visits, briefings and shop-fit information.
• Ensure fit-out processes for new openings and re-merchandising are progressing.
• Enhance shop-fit quality to meet standards of excellence.
• Support local team on drawings for units or special projects.

Skills

Surveying experience

Construction project management

Brand orientation

Store openings leadership

Education

Architect qualification

Tools

AutoCAD

Photoshop

SketchUp

Job description

We are extraordinary people creating extraordinary experiences. #extraordinarytogether

Part of The Bicester Collection, Bicester Village doesn't do ordinary. Set in the heart of rural Oxfordshire, well connected across the UK, our open-air, pedestrianised Village is home to more than 160 boutiques, a celebrated food and drink scene, and a team that refuses to stand still.

The Retail Development team is hiring a Retail Development Manager

As our Retail Development Manager, you are part of a team who are primarily responsible for all matters related to Retail Fit Out (RFO)and store opening/refurbishment, Guest Experience, Food and Beverage Fit Out, Kiosks, Terraces, Furniture and all other aspects related to design management and implementation.

You will be working closely with Brands and across the business on a wide range of activities including shop-fit orientation, communications with Brands on compliance and design, information collection and detailed design packs, dealing with local authorities and ensuring compliance with the ‘Brand Works Manual’ the ‘Sustainability Handbook’ ‘Standard Operating Procedures’ and the ‘Building Safety Act’.

Location:

Bicester Village

What you'll be doing

A few of the key responsibilities in this role:

• Be responsible for the Brand Orientation by Brand visit, briefings and providing all relevant information about shop-fit, i.e. work manual, local services, etc.
• Ensure that the fit-out process for new openings, re-merchandising and/or re-fit programmes are in progress
• Enhance shop-fit quality to achieve standards of excellence
• Support the local team on requests for drawings relating to units or special projects

What we're looking for

We foster a culture of winning together, and we work hard to ensure everyone is supported to succeed. To thrive in this role, you'll bring:

• Proven experience as a surveyor or construction project management, a Qualified Architect would be beneficial
• Computer literate and high proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, Photoshop and 3D visualisation software (SketchUp or alternative)
• Proven track record on leading store openings process
• Strong project management capability and ability to manage several projects concurrently
• Thorough knowledge of local building regulations
• Exposure to European / international companies
• Excellent working knowledge of BIU, CRREM, ESG and Energy Reduction in line with the VR Company Policy to be Net Zero by 2030.

What we offer

A warm welcome, the chance to build an ever-evolving career story, and benefits designed around your lifestyle, physical, mental and social wellbeing

Our commitment

We're proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer — and we mean it. The best ideas come from people who don't all think the same, and we welcome applications from every background. Come as you are.

Bicester Village exists to be experienced in the real world. To be actual, not virtual. To be lived.

We'll never stop evolving. Are you ready for the challenge? #ExtraordinaryTogether