Job Description
Loss Prevention Investigator
Permanent
Based in Leeds, Bradford or York
We are looking for a Loss Prevention Investigator to join our friendly and dynamic team here at Waterstones in Leeds. Looking after stores across Yorkshire including Leeds, Bradford, York and Hull your role will be to protect staff, customers, property, and the business by ensuring that all physical security equipment is in working condition, following up on all workplace incidents and advising teams how best to respond to incidents that may involve violence. To deliver the Loss Prevention strategy as outlined by the Group Loss Prevention Manager.
What you will be doing
1. To be a field based, security and shrink expert, working to identify potential risks/losses to reduce loss in your given area.
2. As the Loss Prevention contact in your designated area, you will give advice and guidance to Regional Managers, Cluster Leaders, Bookshop Managers and Booksellers on all aspects of Loss Prevention.
3. To prioritise and visit Waterstones, Foyles, and Blackwells stores in your remit on a need’s basis, based on risk to the business.
4. You will reduce shrinkage and cash loss by identifying risk in stores and providing solutions, coaching and support to store teams.
5. Proactively inve...