Job Description

Status:

Fixed term for 6 months

Role:

Full-time

Hours:

40 Hours per week to be worked over five days out of seven on a rota basis

Reporting to:

StoreManager

Location:

77 Albion Street, Leeds, LS1 5AP

ABOUT US:

Founded in Nottingham in 2009, White Rose is a chain of handpicked pre-loved fashion stores, supporting the work of The Aegis Trust.

Aegis aims to prevent conflict and mass atrocity in communities at risk around the world. Find out more about us at www.whiterosefashion.com and about our charity, Aegis Trust at www.aegistrust.org.

OUR MISSION:

Our purpose here at White Rose is to redefine high street fashion with a positive impact on the planet and humanity, reducing the environmental impact of fast fashion, whilst funding peace building worldwide.

OUR VALUES:

We are innovative We are sustainable We are collaborative We are compassionate

What you'll be doing:

Driving the Business - Knowing your local marketplace and able to take personal responsibility of driving the day-to-day performance of the store. Have a high level of visual merchandising skills to continually raise the standard of the store presentation. Customer Focus - Ensure everything you and the team do, puts the customer first. Role modelling what great customer service looks like. Passionately promote our brand through your community, customer base and store social platforms. Leading & Inspiring the Team:??Able to provide coaching to the team by demonstrating flexibility with leadership style. Manage the Operation:??To keep the store compliant with legislation, H&S and company procedures, ensure the store is safe and a great experience for all. Build strong partnerships - communicate effectively with stock to store functions to ensure right stock, right place, right time. Promote sustainability and our charity The Aegis Trust:?Ensuring the store is utilised fully to promote the charity to all colleagues, volunteers and customers through effective communication and supportive materials provided and utilising your own passion and empathy for the cause.

What you'll bring:

Previous experience in a retail management / supervisory role is essential. A passion for sustainability and doing our bit for the planet. A resilient, positive, self-motivator. A passion for fashion, brands, and trends. Excellent customer service skills. A creative flair for visual merchandising. The ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of people. Confident in working on your own initiative. A strong communicator with excellent organisation skills.

What you'll get:

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Company funded Professional Training and Qualifications Employee Assistance Programme Company Sick Pay Staff discount Telephone GP & Private Prescription Service Long service and birthday gift Access to 1000's of Benefits and Discounts through WR Rewards. Access to health and wellbeing perks Health Cash Plan option - claim costs back for dental, optical, therapy etc.
Job Type: Fixed term contract

Pay: 25,854.40 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Casual dress Company events Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:

Leeds LS1 5AW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Retail management / supervisory: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person