Look no further…  Compass Group are looking for a Retail Manager to manage and Co-ordinate operations at the Store and Bar at Scott Base, ANTARCTICA.  This Fixed Term position runs from mid-July until one week after returning from Antarctica mid-February/early March.

We are on the hunt for the best.  We want an experienced, inspirational, innovative, creative and fun person to manage and drive our business across our bar, convenience, souvenir, and retail offers.  Our ideal candidate has a passion filled heart but a cool hand when needed, and a passion and belief in health, safety and the wellbeing of themselves and others.  Our store and bar operate 7 days, this position requires the applicant to live onsite and work 6 days a week while deployed in Antarctica. The position does require the applicant to work in Burnham (20km south of Hornby, Christchurch) from mid-July until deployment in October. 

Current services include:

• Scott Base Store - our store stocks convenience items, phone cards, souvenirs, and gift items.
• Scott Base Bar - the bar is open every evening and staffed by the applicant with assistance from volunteers who hold other positions at Scott Base
• Burnham Store - This is our convenience store based in Burnham. You will be based here until deployment and will be involved in designing, ordering, and packaging stock to send to Antarctica.

The successful applicant will be expected to:

• Hold a current LCQ Certificate
• Hold a full Drivers' Licence
• Obtain and maintain a Defence Force clearance
• Have a standard of fitness to enable them to obtain a full Antarctic medical clearance and carry out all duties required.

About you:

If you;

• Understand the importance of health & safety
• Have proven skills in host responsibility, retail / merchandising & display.
• Have exceptional time management
• Have a flair for design, as you will play an integral part in designing some merchandise for the season
• Computer savvy (MS Office suite - excel, outlook, word, internet)
• Can demonstrate the ability to work in a sole charge position and co-ordinate volunteers
• Are innovative and prepared to share ideas, learnings, and failings
• Are a dynamic people person capable of winning over associates and customers
• Able to keep motivated in this challenging environment.

and you are looking for that next big opportunity then you could be exactly what we are looking for!

At Compass Group we care about our staff as much as we do our customers and we need a new Scott Base Store and Bar Co-Ordinator to join the family...

Please think carefully about what living and working in this environment will be like before you apply. For more information about travelling to Antarctica you may want to check out Antarctica NZ's website

http://www.antarcticanz.govt.nz/scott-base/travelling-to-antarctica/

For any recruitment queries please contact the Compass Group Recruitment team at recruitment@compass-group.co.nz

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity - click 'Apply' now!!!

Applications close on Friday 20th May 2022.

Great People, Real Opportunities

Position Code: F21