Bookshop Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
About the role:
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to join and drive change within the business. The successful candidate will work closely with the Commercial Director and Operations Manager to analyse existing processes reduce waste and inefficiency and drive functional improvements
Key Responsibilities:
- Manager bookshop staff and oversee the day-to-day functions of shelving, over picking, returns, book pack collation and supply, and the management of customer visits
- Support staff by providing training opportunities to help move staff between different departments within the business to respond to changing patterns of customer ordering
- Take responsibility for the annual stock take
- Work alongside key stakeholders to ensure that SLA and customer service outcomes are met
- Work collaboratively with other key functions within the business and provide support to these teams as necessary
Key skills and attributes:
- Strong leadership background with a proven track record of building high functioning teams
- Recruit, mentor, develop and monitor performance of staff members
- Quick learner
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with staff at all levels - from the board room to shop floor
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise between competing demands
- Excellent written English and familiarity with MS Office plus a good working knowledge of MS Excel
- Data led approach with the ability to interpret and leverage information and statistics
Experience:
- Previous experience driving business improvement methods i.e. Kaizen, Lean, Six Stigma
- Previous experience of working in book supply or similar industries
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £28,000.00-£33,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Birmingham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 12/02/2023
Reference ID: Bookshop Manager at Peters
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 Bookshop Manager roles across Peters Booksellers'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 £28,000 - £33,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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