Retail Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
The Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways are at the heart of the picturesque Snowdonia National Park and a major tourist attraction in North Wales. Our offer, aimed firmly at the tourism market place, stands out as being best in class.
We are looking for an experienced and knowledgeable manager for our retail operations including the management of both our ecommerce platforms and shops.
We can offer you:
- Salary in the range of £25,000 to £27,560 per annum dependant on experience
- Permanent, full time position
- A minimum of 28 days paid holiday, inclusive of all bank and public holidays
- Enrolment into the company pension scheme after a qualifying period
- Company enhanced sick pay
- Travel benefits on the Ff&WHR and on national rail according to the Rail Staff Travel rules in place at the time of employment
- Staff discounts in shops and cafes
The ideal candidate will be experienced in all aspects of retail management, with extensive demonstrable experience of managing ecommerce platforms as well as traditional sales points. Candidates should have an enthusiasm and flair for product development and a thorough understanding of the tourist retail market. Specific knowledge of railway based retail and / or knowledge of the North Wales market would be an advantage.
Core Skills:
- Experience of working in a retail environment at a senior level
- Numerate, literate and excellent computer skills, to include the management of cloud based ecommerce software and the installation and maintenance of associated hardware
- Strong leadership skills and experience of team management
- Good communication skills and a cheerful disposition
- Management and budgeting experience
- An interest in, and experience of, retail aesthetics and design
- An understanding of tourism related retail
- An understanding of railway related retail, including model railway retail, is highly desirable
- The ability to speak Welsh would be an advantage as would knowledge of the railways and their passengers; and the local area
Applicants for this position must have the existing right to work in the UK.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £25,000.00-£27,560.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Porthmadog, LL49 9NF
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: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Retail Manager roles across Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways'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 General.
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 £25,000 - £27,560 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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