We have an exciting opportunity for a Store Design Executive to join our Customer team on a 12 month fixed term basis. This role supports the Design Manager – Store Experience to bring to life a best-in-class experience for our customers by focusing on all elements of the instore journey to drive sales and a great customer experience. This role can be based in our Central Support Office in Lasswade or our Hub at Dobbies Milton Keynes. Responsibilites Supporting the Design Manager - Store Experience, to design and optimise retail and hospitality environments through the businesses refurbishment programme Visit every refurb store prior to refurb to pull together the requirements for brand and VM Brief external contractors on work and collate costs Visit refurb stores regularly during the refurbishment stage to ensure store layout, brand and VM elements are being implemented to agreed brand standards Support store teams on the new store standards and coach them to enable them to up-keep the new styles Support the restaurant design project through the concept development, kit procurement and implementation via the store refurbishment programme Support on the day-day management of the strategic store design projects - Home, Pet and Foodhall Work with external contractors and suppliers to design, build and implement new store kit - implemented through the strategic project trials Be the main point of contact during the build and installation of the strategic design projects through the store refurbishment programme (trial store likely Edinburgh) Document all store design concepts as blue prints to roll out through all future store refurbishment activity Manage the tracking, reviewing and analysing of data from the refurbishment store design elements to make recommendations for future activity Oversee prototyping development and ensure they’re fit for purpose, in line with regulations (where appropriate) and signed off by the technical and/or Health and Safety team Support the implementation of new store design and visual merchandising plans Measures of success Refurbs are completed to the brand standard Positive relationships with colleagues and contractors creating “one team” approach We offer a great customer experience and this is evident in sales Who we are looking for VM experience either at store or head office level Customer focused mindset with a positive approach A passion for garden living, customer experience and store design Strong organisational, planning, written & verbal skills Ability to interpret visual ideas through freehand sketch and 3D visualisations Self-motivated and driven with the ability to work as a team or independently Ability to build trusting relationships and manage workload Good attention to detail with a practical hands-on approach Seeks feedback and open to learning Proficient in Microsoft office with knowledge and experience in using AutoCAD Proficient in SketchUp or other 3D visualisation software Driving license required Can demonstrate our values at all times – we’re one team, getting better everyday. We bring a smile. We live and breathe gardens. We make it work for our customers. What we offer Holiday – enjoy a well deserved break with 33 annual leave days per year (pro-rata for part time) Discount – treat yourself with generous uncapped discount across our stores with 50% off in our Restaurants, 25% off in the Garden Centre and 10% off in our food halls Hybrid working – a combination of office and home working to help balance your work life balance Pension – save for the future with our company contributed enhanced Group Pension Plan Season ticket loans – spread the cost of travel with an interest free loan Access to Wagestream – support your financial wellbeing, with ability to access earnings ahead of pay day, save for the future and financial advice Access to Retail Trust – seek confidential support, access to a Virtual GP, free counselling service and discounted retail rewards with our employee wellbeing platform Access to Dobbies Academy – continue your development with our eLearning platform and development programmes Study assistance – invest in your professional development with funded courses and qualifications The little things to keep you going through the day – free tea, coffee, and milk Collaborative office space – with access to our wellbeing room, learning resources and even a book swap Invites to our annual company conference, summer and Christmas social events About us At Dobbies, we’re proud to have a history dating back to 1865. We were founded by James Dobbie and are the only garden centre retailer to have stores in every nation across the UK. Our passion and joy for gardens and plants is what makes us special. In our stores, we showcase this through own brand and branded products, concession partners and services. We champion garden living all-year-round. Many of our stores feature a restaurant or coffee shop, where customers can enjoy refreshments or meals in a relaxed and welcoming environment. We offer a calendar of events and experiences that bring people and communities together, and we have a national charity partner that both our colleagues and customers raise money for, We’re committed to being a great place to work. We’re one team and we encourage our colleagues to be the best version of themselves, every day; to share their wins and celebrate success. Together, we make it work for our customers.