- Posted 26 January 2026
- LocationLondon
- Job type Fixed-Term - Full Time
- DisciplineRetail
- Reference020088
Retail Assistant Manager
Job description
Full-time | 5 days per week including weekends
We’re looking for an exceptional Assistant Manager to join our Canary Wharf team who can inspire, deliver world‑class service, and help create a truly memorable retail experience for every customer who walks through our doors.
As our Assistant Manager, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of the pop-up store and upholding the impeccable standards Fortnum & Mason is known for. You’ll support the Store Manager in leading the team, maintaining a beautifully presented and safe working environment, and ensuring every customer receives the warm, personal, luxury service they expect from us.
If you thrive in fast‑paced environments, love coaching and motivating people, and take pride in delivering exceptional service, this is an exciting opportunity to make your mark.
Why Work For Us:
Competitive hourly rate + paid overtime
Discretionary annual bonus (up to 5% of salary)*
Up to 40% store and restaurant discounts*
Subsidised staff restaurant using Fortnum’s ingredients
28 days holiday + a day off for your birthday and 5 extra wellbeing days off*
Matched pension scheme and career development opportunities
Annual staff party and incredible gifts after 5 years
*subject to terms and conditions
What We Are Looking For:
We’d love to hear from you if you have:
- A proven background in retail at supervisory or assistant management level
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
- Confidence using point‑of‑sale systems and basic computer applications
- A genuine passion for luxury retail and creating extraordinary customer experiences
- Energy, drive, and a results‑focused mindset
- The ability to maintain high standards of presentation, compliance, and operational excellence
Be Part Of Something Extraordinary
This is a rare chance to bring the spirit of Fortnum & Mason to one of London’s most dynamic business districts. If you’re passionate about luxury retail and ready to lead with enthusiasm, we’d be delighted to hear from you.
We are committed to developing your career and nurturing your talent, regardless of age; disability; gender reassignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; race; religion or belief; sex; sexual orientation. We respect and embrace each other's differences, to create a truly inclusive environment. In the last year alone, our people have been recognised and celebrated, winning awards for their outstanding contributions to Retail, Technology, Global Hospitality & Tourism, Visual Merchandising & Display, Customer Service and Local Community Awards.