Retail Supervisor
Permanent
Part-time – 21 hours per week
Midlands
£16,254.09 per annum
Our purpose is to share the RAF story, past, present and future - using the stories of its people and our collections in order to engage, inform and inspire. Our Vision is to inspire everyone with the RAF story – the people who shape it and its place in our lives.
We have two public sites (London and Midlands) and a stored collection (Stafford). Our trading company and active fundraising supplement Grant in Aid which comes through the Ministry of Defence.
The Royal Air Force Museum is a Carbon Literate organisation and as such promotes Carbon Literacy.
Role Overview:
The Museum is looking to recruit an experienced Retail Supervisor. Assisted by the Retail Manager, you will be responsible for supervising day-to-day retail operational activity and ensuring the provision of consistently high standards of customer care to actively support the strategic priorities of the Museum. You will help to maximise the commercial return from the Museum’s retail activities and experiences as well as supporting all commercial operations, delivering an excellent visitor experience. You will actively contribute to the interpretation of the story of the RAF and support daily operations across the Museum.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Supervise daily retail operations.
2. Ensure high standards of customer care.
3. Maximise commercial returns from retail activities.
4. Support daily operations across the Museum.
5. Contribute to the interpretation of the RAF story.
Minimum Requirements:
The right candidate will have a proven track record in commercial retail sales, EPOS and stock control systems coupled with the promotion and delivery of a high standard of customer service and care. We are looking for someone with prior supervisory experience and passion in leading and motivating a team, as well as driving the standards of both service and sales.
Travel between the Museum’s sites will be necessary from time to time as well as attending off-site events, trade shows, and training courses, which may require overnight stays.
This is a part-time, permanent role, working 21 hours per week, 7 hours per day on any 3 days out of the 7-day week, including weekends, bank holidays, and early mornings/evenings, as necessary.
The role will be based at our Midlands site.
To Apply:
1. Please download the full job description on our website at: RAF Museum Job Vacancies.
2. Please click on the following link to apply for this role: Apply Here.
Closing Date: 16 February 2025
Interviews will take place on: 25 February 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr