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Posted:
12.08.2025
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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: Fixed Term - Part Time
Location: Barnsley Glass Works
Workplace type: Onsite
Compensation: £25,500 / year
What We Are Looking For...
Responsibilities:
COMMUNICATION
* Set up team briefs and communicate / cascade the store actions and targets
* Check business communication channels and drive actions to achieve priorities
* Effectively delegate accountabilities within the store team
* Communicate and champion current business initiatives
* Provide clear and concise communication when leading visits in your store when stepping up in management absence.
CUSTOMER FOCUS
* Work with the management team to actively look at ways to improve a customer-focused culture in store and within the team
* Drive conversion, footfall, and all service KPIs in store
* Adjust approach frequently to ensure customer needs are met and to improve service
OPERATIONS
* Create a safe & secure working environment for self, colleagues, and customers by working with the Management Team to comply with all Health and Safety & Retail Risk legislation, policies & procedures.
* Support the Management Team in ensuring all Health and Safety & Retail Risk training is completed and up to date for your team.
* Complete price events and promotional activity in line with company communication
* Drive delivery process and productivity in line with company expectations
* Ensure daily replenishment and size availability checks are completed to company timescales.
* Work with the management team to action daily stockroom walkthroughs and identify product opportunities
VISUAL & COMMERCIAL
* Support with implementing and maintaining exceptional company layouts, sale launches, and visual merchandising guidelines and standards.
* Conduct daily walkthroughs in store, identifying areas that need visual attention in Management absence.
* Analyze data using company tools to ensure the Commercial File is up to date and opportunities are identified and acted upon. Have a good knowledge of your store profile and performance.
PEOPLE
* Support with proactively recruiting the best team, ensuring thorough induction is completed
* Develop and coach Sales Advisors, providing feedback in a prompt, constructive, and encouraging manner, ensuring follow-up where necessary
* Handle difficult conversations in the best interest of the store and individual
* Be competent in acting as a note taker in formal meetings and knowledgeable on people processes
* Support a culture of recognition in store
* Encourage a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels included
COST & BUDGETING
* Be aware of store performance and controllable costs, and take actions to improve.
* Check daily deployments to ensure staffing levels are sufficient to achieve store priorities and service KPIs
Behavioral Competencies:
* ACCOUNTABILITY: Hold self and others accountable for store operations in management absence. Take on challenges or difficult tasks. Follow goals, policies, procedures, and work requirements.
* DRIVES ENGAGEMENT: Work with the Management Team to foster a motivating culture, recognize contributions, and praise successes.
* DRIVES RESULTS: Achieve results under challenging circumstances, maintain high standards, and complete tasks timely.
* EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION: Adapt communication style to others' needs, listen, ask questions, and confirm understanding.
* PLANNING & PRIORITISING: Plan and prioritize work to meet store goals, understand main tasks, and identify resources needed.
* PROBLEM SOLVING: Use information effectively to solve problems and identify opportunities, probe root causes, and implement plans.
This Is For You...
* Discount: 50% staff discount & uniform allowance
* RI Rewards: Discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions, and a bonus scheme
* Island culture: Kindness Cupboards and support via Retail Trust
* Family Hub: Support for family setups, maternity, paternity, adoption, and fertility treatments
* Giver Island: Give as you earn scheme, a dedicated day, and matched funding
* Opportunities: Progression and upskilling opportunities
* Pension: Private pension scheme
* Holiday: 28 days paid holiday, with option to buy additional
Keeping You Safe...
At River Island, we are committed to safeguarding all employees and promoting British Values, including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs.
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