Careers

If you are interested in working at a St David's store, cafe or restaurant, the best way to find out about vacancies is to visit the centre armed with CV's and speak to the stores directly.  You can also visit our customer information desks and speak to the team about any that they may be aware of.

Vacancies will be posted here when they arise but all applications should be made to the store directly unless otherwise instructed. Good luck!

Latest vacancies 

Date posted 15 May

St David's: Customer Information Desk Assistants
Various positions (up to 25 hours a week)

St. David’s, Cardiff have opportunities for individuals to join their Centre Management team on the Customer Services Desk.

Working in a busy, customer-orientated environment you will be responsible for providing the highest level of customer service, providing information and dealing with all enquiries from all of our visitors and retailers within the Centre.

You will:
• have good communication skills
• be pc literate, preferably with a knowledge of Microsoft packages
• be a good team-worker
• be able to work under pressure
• have previous customer service experience

Desirable:
• ability to speak a second language
• First Aid certificate
• awareness of health & safety issues

Please apply in writing enclosing a CV and specifying what position and hours you are applying for to:
Jason Strange - Retailer Liaison Manager
St David’s Shopping Centre
Centre Management Office
11 Bridge Street Arcade
Cardiff
CF10 2EF

Closing date for applications: Friday 1st June

Previous applicants need not apply

Date Posted 09 May

Pandora: Full Time Sales Consultant

This is an excellent opportunity to join our Pandora store in Cardiff. SWAG is a certified Pandora Jewellery retailer, with over seventeen Pandora concept stores across the UK. Pandora delivers genuine, high quality jewellery and accessories at affordable prices. Pandora Jewellery is unique and beautifully crafted, the most popular of which are the Pandora Charms (Beads) and Pandora Bracelets.

Type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 40 Hours Per Week (Comprising of 5 working days, to include weekends and 2 days off)
Rate of Pay: Competitive Salary and Benefits

You will:
• Deliver a truly exceptional experience to our customers, showcasing your excellent knowledge and developing relationships with your customer
• Achieve and surpass your personal sales targets
• Ensure that our store and products are presented to the highest standards

You will have:
• Previous retail or customer service experience where you have delivered superior 1-2-1 customer experiences

To apply, please hand your CV in store stating your availability or through our Careers Site: www.swaguk.co.uk/careers

Date Posted 01 May

Job Title Site Service Engineer

Vacancy Reference DTAR-8T9CXW

Location St David’s, Cardiff

 We require a Site Service Engineer to join our team at this busy shopping centre.  This is a client facing role and the successful candidate would require excellent customer service skills. 

The Role:

The main duties of this role include:

• To manage and undertake all PPM routines and reactive attendance of Building Services Mechanical and Electrical equipment at the designated site
• To ensure that all Concept task instructions and records are completed and returned to the Helpdesk
• To ensure that all Site Log Book records are updated and maintained in accordance with standard company practices.
• To have a flexible approach to all tasks issued.
• The successful candidate may be required to undertake some supervisory responsibilities during busy periods or as annual leave cover.

The Candidate:

To apply candidates must be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience in the following:

Essential:

• hold a relevant electrical qualification
• have held a similar position
• have experience of communicating and liaising with varying levels of management
• have knowledge of PDA systems (experience would be beneficial)
• have worked in a similar, professional environment

Desirable:

• have relevant supervisory experience 
• to work under own initiative with a proactive approach

To apply, candidates should complete the Internal Application Form, which can be found in the HR Manual or using the link below. Completed applications can be sent to Katherine Parkes, HR Advisor, via email or to the Birmingham Head Office by post.
 

Closing date 10/05/2012

Date Posted 26 April

Armani Exchange- Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager, Supervisors and Sales Ambassadors
Start Date – July 2012

TURN UP YOUR STYLE AND GET INVOLVED!

A|X Armani Exchange is looking for lively, enthusiastic and experienced retail staff to join us as we open a brand new store in St David’s this summer.

• Do you want to work for one of the leading urban fashion brands in the world today?

• Are you inspired by the freedom of personal style, the best dance music and the most inspiring street-chic culture?

• Do you have the passion, energy and enthusiasm to thrive in a motivated and dynamic team?

We are committed to an exciting expansion programme in the UK, opening new A|X Armani Exchange stores in Cardiff, Sheffield and Guildford this year. We are looking for inspiring Store Managers, Assistant Store Managers, Supervisors and Sales Ambassadors to join us and be a part of this exciting new chapter.

If you think you have what it takes and you would like to be part of the team at A|X Armani Exchange Cardiff, please send your CV and covering letter to recruitment@club21.co.uk. We look forward to hearing from you.

Due to the volume of applications, only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.  For the same reason, we unfortunately cannot provide individual feedback to unsuccessful applicants.

Date posted 20 April

Claires Accesories Grand Arcade Upper- Permanent/Full time Store Manager

Please apply directly online at www.clairescareers.co.uk

Date posted 23 March

Build-A-Bear Workshop - Chief Workshop Manager

About the Company
Build-A-Bear Workshop is Welcome to Build-A-Bear Workshop®, Where Best Friends Are Made®. – The leading and only global company that offers an interactive make-your-own furry friend retail-entertainment experience. Making a furry friend gift is a unique and fun experience. You can choose from over 30 furry friends to bring to life and give it a unique personality with hundreds of teddy bear sized outfits and teddy bear sized accessories, too.
 

About the Role:
• We are looking for an experienced store manager to join our store in Cardiff.
• You must have previous high street retail experience with management experience

Duties to include;
• Managing payroll and timekeeping procedures
• Managing employee relations
• Leading & developing team
• Processing guest transactions, and following company cash handling procedures
• Managing  timely processing and merchandising of incoming and outgoing shipments
• Maintains daily awareness of merchandise in stock, current marketing campaigns and promotions
• Managing recruitment and selection
• Managing  children’s parties

Key skills
• excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Previous high street retail experience
• Good leadership and selling skills
• Enthusiastic with a passion to succeed
• Models professional and personal integrity
• Flexible and adaptable in a fast paced environment
• Fosters a high energy environment and demonstrates and appreciation for children of all ages

To Apply

Email CV with covering letter quoting Build A Bear workshop/CWM to cardiff@buildabear.co.uk
Or visit www.buildabear.co.uk for further information

Closing Date: 22/04/2012

Date posted 19 March 2012

Clarks Assistant Manager St David's 66/67 Queen St

38hrs per week

Salary circa £18-20k

For a full job description and further information, please ask in store for details.

Retail management experience essential at Assistant Manager level or higher. Individuals without experience of leading at a higher level will not be considered.

Closing date: April 16th

Date posted 7 March 2012

Kamigata Salon are recruiting for a Technician, a Senior Colour Technician and a Colour Assistant
 
The job roles are:
 
 Senior Colour Technician
• A clear and in-depth understanding of colour theory and application
• At least four year of qualified experience
• Qualified to a level 3
• Advantageous but not imperative to have previously worked with Aveda
Confident in colour changes
• Used to running a busy column
For the Technician:
• A fair understanding of colour theory and application
• A good attitude towards learning
• Qualified to at least level 2
• Used to running a busy column
 
For the Assistant role:
 
We are looking for creative, ambitious individuals who are eager to learn. The successful candidates will be hard working, polite and have the ability to use their own initiative. The role includes greeting clients, offering the Aveda Rituals, maintain the salon floor & dispensary area and offering the best in customer service. In return kamigata Lifestyle Salon & Spa offers a great health care package, a whole day dedicated to in salon training every two weeks and great environment to work in.
 
Mathew Wickham our Head of Department for Colour is now looking to recruit an Assistant with an interest specifically in becoming a Colour Technician. A passion for colour is essential.
 
Please apply with a CV and a covering letter to salon@kamigata.co.uk FAO Tanith

Date posted 5 March

3 Store Cardiff

Hours:  20hrs
Shifts: Between 4pm & 8pm Mon - Fri and weekends.

We are looking for somebody who enjoys working in a fast paced, target driven environment and has experience in retail sales or a similar role. 

Date posted 29 February

Deputy Manager/£30k/Cardiff

The Company
We are a luxury retailer that are expanding over the next few years and are now recruiting for our Cardiff store. This is a key opportunity for an experienced Retail Manager to make their mark and grow with our culture and values as a retailer. We pride ourselves on the outstanding levels of customer service that is delivered throughout our stores and the impact we have on our retail market. We present a specialist, luxury presence on the high street and are the leader in the UK in our retail space.

The Role
Reporting to the Store Manager this will be a dynamic, hands-on responsibility that will drive a business through the motivation and development of a retail team. To maintain standards of customer experience across the store and ensure our brand is always represented with a professional and diligent manner. You will have full autonomy of your store and be responsible for all P&L, staff training and merchandising. This role will require an entrepreneurial character based on the size of the business utilising initiative and experience. This is currently a £8m turnover store that should be operating at around £10m; this will require an experienced strategy of driving sales through the management of a team of 10 sales professionals over a seven day period in line with stores opening hours. This role requires a degree of flexibility should you be required to assist in other locations.

The Person
You will be a natural leader that can demonstrate a passion for people and customer experience. You will be well motivated and dedicated to your chosen industry bringing a keen interest in our business and the customer we attract. You will be constantly on hand to serve and drive sales to increase store turnover and team morale. You will have a strong character that is not afraid of challenge and dealing with performance. You will have experience in managing performance and putting in place personal development plans to ensure there is a structured focus within the team. You will have exposure from a premium retailer, whether it be fashion, footwear or homeware creating synergy with our brand and ethos as a business.

The Skills
• People management
• Turnover management
• Customer experience delivery
• Sales leadership
• Delegation
• Managing performance
• Merchandising
• Planning and organisation.

Please apply via patrick.milner@inveniorecruitment.co.uk

Date posted 22 February

PRAVINS - SALES ASSISTANT

Full time / Part Time: Permanent Full Time

Job Description:  

Join our friendly and professional team selling luxury jewellery and accessories.   

Excellent working environment, salary and prospects. 
Full training provided.

Salary:   To be discussed.

Skills / Experience: Retail experience required. Smart appearance, confident and enthusiastic.

Contact Details:  Send CV and handwritten letter to:-
   The Sales Manager, Pravins, 22-24 St Davids Way, St Davids Centre
   Cardiff CF10 2DP

Date Posted 25 January 2012

Jack Jones- Deputy Manager

Salary up to 16-18k (depending on experience)

Generous staff discount & holiday entitlement. We value initiative, co-operation, honesty, loyalty and ambition - and we're looking for a Deputy Manager to join the team here. Email your CV to Paul.evans@bestseller.com