Do you have a passion for toys and making a difference in a business that is going places?
Ever wanted to have a secret meeting in the Batcave or immerse yourself in Jurassic World? Join us at The Entertainer Head Office and you can do exactly that in our bright character-based meeting rooms!
This position is based at our Head Office in Amersham. You must live within a reasonable distance to the office or be willing to relocate by the role commencement date.
Job Purpose
You own and drive the end‑to‑end management of stock control, cash compliance, and risk across the business. You set the strategy, design and embed robust processes, and lead the team to deliver operational excellence, protect assets, and reduce loss, ensuring strong control and governance across retail and operational environments.
You are an experienced retail professional with the ability to balance analytical rigour with practical, hands‑on leadership. You are confident analysing data to identify risk and trends, leading and developing teams to high standards, and influencing stakeholders at all levels to drive compliance and behavioural change. You bring a calm, decisive approach, strong attention to detail, and the credibility to challenge constructively while keeping the business focused on performance and risk mitigation.
Skills & Experience
1. Proven experience in a stock control, loss prevention, or retail risk management role, ideally within a multi-site environment
2. Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing a team
3. Highly analytical with the ability to interpret complex data and translate it into clear actions and recommendations
4. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ITIM stock management systems
5. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
Responsibilities
6. Own the stock control strategy across all sites, setting standards and driving continuous improvement in accuracy and efficiency
7. Lead the planning and execution of stock audits, counts, and stocktakes across the estate, ensuring robust processes are in place
8. Analyse stock data and KPIs to identify shrinkage trends, variances, and opportunities, translating insight into action
9. Take ownership of cash management policy and compliance across all retail sites, ensuring procedures are followed without exception
10. Oversee the review and reconciliation of cash reports, investigating and resolving discrepancies and escalating as appropriate
11. Define and lead the store risk management framework across the estate, covering loss prevention, fraud, security, and compliance
For further details about the role, please consult the Job Profile.
As an employee at The Entertainer, your amazing benefits will include:
12. Flexible access to your pay via MyView PayNow
13. Retail Trust benefits, including a Virtual GP.
14. Birthday Leave plus 33 days holiday.
15. Buy up to 5 extra holiday days a year, ideal for more rest, adventures, or time for you.
16. Pension salary sacrifice to help you plan for the future.
17. Life Cover for added peace of mind.
18. Generous toy discount.
19. Enhanced maternity & paternity pay.
20. High Street & leisure discounts
21. Cycle to Work Scheme for a healthier commute.
22. Annual Bonus Scheme to reward your success.
So, if you've got a passion for toys and making a difference in a business that is going places, apply now!