The Bicester Collection

Retail Development Manager

The Bicester Collection  •  Bicester, GB (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
Apply
AI can make mistakes so check important info. Chat history is never stored.

Job Description

We are extraordinary people creating extraordinary experiences. #extraordinarytogether

Part of The Bicester Collection, Bicester Village doesn't do ordinary. Set in the heart of rural Oxfordshire, well connected across the UK, our open-air, pedestrianised Village is home to more than 160 boutiques, a celebrated food and drink scene, and a team that refuses to stand still.

The Retail Development team is hiring a Retail Development Manager

​​As our Retail Development Manager, you are part of a team who are primarily responsible for all matters related to Retail Fit Out (RFO)and store opening/refurbishment, Guest Experience, Food and Beverage Fit Out, Kiosks, Terraces, Furniture and all other aspects related to design management and implementation.

​You will be working closely with Brands and across the business on a wide range of activities including shop-fit orientation, communications with Brands on compliance and design, information collection and detailed design packs, dealing with local authorities and ensuring compliance with the ‘Brand Works Manual’ the ‘Sustainability Handbook’ ‘Standard Operating Procedures’ and the ‘Building Safety Act’.​

Location: Bicester Village

What you'll be doing

A few of the key responsibilities in this role:

  • Be responsible for the Brand Orientation by Brand visit, briefings and providing all relevant information about shop-fit, i.e. work manual, local services, etc. 
  • Ensure that the fit-out process for new openings, re-merchandising and/or re-fit programmes are in progress 
  • Enhance shop-fit quality to achieve standards of excellence 
  • Support the local team on requests for drawings relating to units or special projects

What we're looking for

We foster a culture of winning together, and we work hard to ensure everyone is supported to succeed. To thrive in this role, you'll bring:

  • Proven experience as a surveyor or construction project management, a Qualified Architect would be beneficial 
  • ​Computer literate and high proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, Photoshop and 3D visualisation software (SketchUp or alternative) 
  • ​Proven track record on leading store openings process 
  • ​Strong project management capability and ability to manage several projects concurrently 
  • ​Thorough knowledge of local building regulations 
  • ​​Exposure to European / international companies 
  • Excellent working knowledge of BIU, CRREM, ESG and Energy Reduction in line with the VR Company Policy to be Net Zero by 2030.​

What we offer

A warm welcome, the chance to build an ever-evolving career story, and benefits designed around your lifestyle, physical, mental and social wellbeing

Our commitment

We're proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer — and we mean it. The best ideas come from people who don't all think the same, and we welcome applications from every background. Come as you are.

Bicester Village exists to be experienced in the real world. To be actual, not virtual. To be lived.

We'll never stop evolving. Are you ready for the challenge? #ExtraordinaryTogether

The Bicester Collection

About The Bicester Collection

The Bicester Collection is a story of how we transformed ourselves from a real estate company into one of the world's most inventive retailers, creating experiences that delight almost 40 million guests every year. Each of the 11 Villages in the Collection was created with its own narrative reflected in its design and architecture, making them a Collection of unique destinations, located in Europe and China's most important luxury and fashion markets.

Bicester Village ∙ La Roca Village ∙ Las Rozas Village ∙ La Vallee Village ∙ Maasmechelen Village ∙ Fidenza Village ∙ Wertheim Village ∙ Ingolstadt Village ∙ Kildare Village ∙ Shanghai Village ∙ Suzhou Village

Each Village is home to a distinctive curation of international fashion and lifestyle brands, together with celebrated designers unique to the respective regions. Our guests come from all over the world. They seek out originality, unparalleled levels of service, an emotional connection and most importantly, fun.

Its a story of entrepreneurial spirit. We never stand still. That's why and how we achieve DOUBLE DIGIT GROWTH year on year. Our 'secret sauce'? Four different perspectives working together to deliver the magic; real estate, retail, hospitality and curation of experience. When we combine the sense of place, the product, the guest services and the emotional connections, we deliver our brand promise: To offer something extraordinary every day to our guests, our brand partners and our colleagues.

Its a story of a family. Ours is made up of 1,200 colleagues of over 45 nationalities with diverse backgrounds, ages, experience and leadership styles. Our infectious enthusiasm and the fact that every colleague is an entrepreneur at heart is in our DNA and forms the foundation of our culture, which values invention, innovation and risk taking.

Its a story of extraordinary people doing extraordinary things.

Industry
Fashion & Apparel
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Bicester , GB
Year Founded
Unknown
Social Media