— Store Leader – River Island

Ready to join one of the most successful fashion brands on the high street? Do you have a passion for fashion? Driven to achieve? United to win? If your answers are yes, we think you’ll love it here on the Island…

From our first shop in the remains of a North London bombsite in the 1940s, to now over 250 stores across the UK, Ireland and internationally. We are known for our stylish, affordable fashion and we like to shout-it loud.

Our Island community is everything and we are stronger together. Every Islander counts in making fashion a force for good and we value individuality and difference. Exceptional people have made River Island a success for over 70 years. Together we will continue to do so in the years ahead.

We are one team. We are the difference. We are River Island.

WHAT YOU DO MATTERS…

As the Store Manager, you will be responsible for all aspects of your store – we expect you to manage your store as if it were your own business! In this role, you will:

·       Drive sales & maximise profit – you will be responsible for identifying opportunities to increase your stores contribution. From ensuring you implement company layout to a high standard to analysing your reports, you will be accountable for the success of your branch. Conducting daily floor walks & delegating effectively, you will be on top of competitor activity and will communicate trade feedback to all levels.
·       Connect with our customers – you will ensure every customer receives a world class shopping experience in your store! Leading by example, you will motivate your team to give genuine service to our customers & encourage them to maximise opportunities to up sell across all areas of the store.
·       Recruit & retain the best talent – you will be passionate about your team & will be responsible for their career development. You will recruit the best team for your store & will invest your time to train & coach them, driving succession through your branch, creating future managers for the business. You will also play a key role in managing the performance of your team.
·       Control costs & manage loss prevention – you will drive productivity of your team by effectively managing your payroll, having the right people in the right place at the right time. You will ensure your team protects profit by deterring theft through service. You will be responsible for ensuring your store is operationally sound with effective stock management controls in place.
WE KNOW WHAT WE’RE DOING…

… and we know exactly what experience we’re looking for!

For this role, you will:

·       Have a proven track record in managing store KPI’s including sales, payroll, controllable costs, stock loss and service
·       Be a great communicator across all levels
·       Have great leadership skills
·       Be passionate about delivering a world class experience to our customers
·       Have previous experience at Store Manager level or be an experienced Deputy Manager looking for your next step up

And wait, did we mention the perks?

  • Discount – Generous 50% staff discount so you can treat yourself!
  • Uniform – Uniform allowance
  • RI Rewards – More discounts and vouchers with Perks at Work
  • Health Benefits –  Eye vouchers, ride to work scheme, EAP and more…
  • Giver Island – Give as you earn scheme, a ‘Giver Island’ day each year and matched funding
  • Training on the job – Support with upskilling skills through on the job training and qualifications
  • Pension – A contributory private pension scheme
  • Holiday – 28 days paid holiday
We mentioned the discount, right!?
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Supervisor Applications closing date: 30/06/2026

Job Description:
We’re Hiring for a Store Supervisor to join our friendly, hard-working team at Accessorize! We are currently looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Supervisor to support the daily operations of our store.

This is a part-time position with set working hours:
Sunday: 10:45 AM – 5:15 PM
Wednesday 8.45-6.15pm
Thursday 2.30-8.00pm

You will also need to be flexible to help cover additional shifts when the Store Manager is off.

We’re looking for someone with key holding or management experience, and in return, you’ll receive full training, including becoming a professional ear piercer as part of your role.

What you’ll do as a Supervisor:

Team Leadership

  • Support, motivate, and guide your team to deliver outstanding service and achieve sales targets
  • Assist in training new team members and support performance development

Customer Experience

  • Ensure every customer receives a positive, engaging experience
  • Help manage returns, resolve complaints, and maintain high service standards

Sales & Commercial Performance

  • Drive sales by identifying opportunities, implementing strategies, and supporting promotional activity
  • Contribute to achieving store targets and maximizing performance

Store Operations

  • Manage stock levels and deliveries, maintain store cleanliness, and ensure visual merchandising is consistently strong
  • Support the smooth running of daily operations and ensure all company policies are followed

Communication & Problem Solving

  • Keep management informed on team performance, store updates, and any issues
  • Take initiative to resolve problems quickly and effectively, especially during peak times or staff shortages

If you’re passionate about retail, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and have the confidence to lead a team — we’d love to hear from you! Please come into store and speak with the store manager with a CV

Application closing date:
30-06-2026

Vacancy Type:
Permanent Part Time

Experience:
0 – 5+ years

Hours Per Week:
19.5

Application Method:
Bring CV with cover letter to store

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