Assistant Manager - Brighton
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Position Overview & Specifications
At Build-A-Bear Workshop, we are currently looking for a talented Assistant Managers for our Brighton Store.
Job responsibilities (including but not limited to):
- Strong leadership and managerial skills to motivate the team and support the store manager with daily tasks and responsibilities
- Assists the Store Manager with recruitment and selection.
- Trains and develops sales associates, providing regular coaching and feedback to improve performance
- Assists the Store Manager in recognition success and increase morale within the team.
- Completes start of day procedures when opening and end of day procedures when closing to ensure store is ready at all times.
- Processes guest transactions, performs till functions and follows cash management policies and procedures.
- Assists in managing payroll and timekeeping procedures. Monitors payroll usage on a daily basis and makes adjustments when needed to achieve company expectations on payroll expense.
- In full command of the total store in the Store Manager’s absence.
Benefits:
·Competitive Salary
·Pension
·Life Assurance
·Honey (holiday) Package
·Childcare Vouchers
·Associate Discount
·Rotating schedule that allows for work/life balance
·A fun, engaging environment
If you have experience of managing stores and you are looking for a challenging and a prosperous career we want to hear from you!
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Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 25 per week
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Life insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: AWM - Brighton
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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