Retail Supervisor

Closing Date: 25/09/2026
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Slimbridge
What type of role are you interested in
Employed
Advertising Salary
£9,174 per annum (£25,485 FTE)
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Retail

About The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and proactive Retail Supervisor to join the busy trading team at WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre.

The successful applicant will work alongside the Retail Assistant Manager to develop an inspirational and vibrant trading environment that provides an excellent visitor experience. You will work to maximise sales, consistently delivering or exceeding against agreed targets to generate profit that supports the conservation work of WWT. You will be supporting team members within the department, championing great customer service.   

This position is for 13.5 hours per week working 2 days from 7 and includes weekend and bank holiday working.

About You

The successful candidate will:
  • display excellent customer service
  • have experience working with high volume tills and EPOS systems
  • be confident in cash handling and till reconciliation
  • have experience planning and prioritising tasks
  • have the ability to motivate and lead a team.

We will be actively reviewing applications.. The advert may close early if a successful candidate is found.

Sound like your kind of role? Take a look at the full job description to find out more.

About Us

We’re WWT, and we’re on a mission to restore the super-powered ecosystems we call wetlands. There’s never been a more important moment for our work, and we’ve got some phenomenal people on the case.

Whether they’re taking a new visitor under their wing, or conducting ground-breaking research further afield, our team are second to none. And there’s nothing we love more than watching them soar.

Whatever you do here, you’ll be helping to restore wetlands and unlock their power. So, the only question left is, what role will you play?

 Why you’ll love working at WWT
  • Wake up every day knowing your work is helping to restore wetlands, and our world
  • Be surrounded and inspired by our team of passionate, dedicated people
  • 33 days annual leave (which goes up to 38 days after 5 years of service) – this includes bank holidays and you have flexibility to take those days whenever you want
  • Free entry to all our wetland centres, including your family
  • Free car parking and secure bike storage areas
  • Colleague discount on shopping and memberships
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Life Assurance of three times your salary, for peace of mind for your loved ones
  • Independent personal, workplace and financial advice from our Employee Assistance Programme
WWT is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered solely on merit.
 
 

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