Assistant Manager - Liverpool (35 hrs/week)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. is the leading and only global company that offers an interactive make-your-own stuffed animal retail-entertainment experience. Founded in 1997, the company currently operates more than 400 Build-A-Bear Workshop® stores worldwide, including company-owned stores in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland . We are proud to have been recognized as a Times Top 100 Best Companies to Work For® consistently for the last 3 years.
Ideal candidates for the ASSISTANT WORKSHOP MANAGER position should have the following characteristics and qualifications:
This role is 35 hours per week Permanent.
- Relevant retail management experience with a proven, successful track record in a Guest centric business, preferably in specialty retail
An exceptional record of leading and developing a high energy and passionate team
- Sales focused while engaging Guests in creating a fun and memorable experience
- Passionate, ambitious and success oriented and a model of professional and personal integrity
- Accountable for results ; takes pride and ownership of store operations
- Attention to detail; planful and organized while being flexible and adaptable in our fast paced environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Flexibility (including weekends) to meet the needs of the business
Benefits:
- Competitive Salary
- Pension
- Life Assurance
- Holiday Package
- Associate Discount
- Rotating schedule that allows for work/life balance
- A fun, engaging environment
- A potential to earn a Store bonus
- Retail and lifestyle discounts
If you love kids and believe that providing a fun experience for Guests results in a fun place to work, WE SHOULD TALK!
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Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 35 per week
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: AWM-Liverpool
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.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Toy & Hobby Stores
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Assistant Manager - Liverpool (35 hrs/week) roles across Build-A-Bear Workshop's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Toy & Hobby Stores.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £19,237 - £20,905 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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