Careers
Forge your future in the Lake District
We are looking for talented individuals to join our committed team – people who live and breathe the spirt of adventure.
From the heart of the Lake District, we design and sell our gear to over 40 countries, helping runners, hikers and gym athletes unlock their natural potential. If you want to chase a challenge and see your work make a difference, we want to hear from you.
Our available roles are posted below. If you believe your skills, experience and energy can contribute to INOV8, get in touch – even if there’s no specific role advertised.
We're especially keen to connect with those who already call the Lake District home, and those ready to make it their new basecamp.
Send your CV and a short note to [email protected] and let us know how you could make a difference.
Retail Assistant (Part-Time) – Forge, Staveley
Location: The Forge, Staveley Mill Yard, Back Lane, Staveley, LA8 9LR
Pay: £12.26 per hour
Job Type: Part-time; Monday, Tuesday and one weekend day.
Work Location: In Person
Expected start date: Straight away
Contact: Please send your CV to [email protected] & [email protected]
Job Description
We are looking for a part-time Sales Assistants to work in our flagship store in Staveley, Cumbria.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the team of our first store in the Peak District.
Best known for our market leading fell and trail running shoes, INOV8 also has innovative, award winning ranges of gym and hiking products. All three categories are sold in store and we’re looking for staff who are passionate about any or all of these activities.
This is about optimising the results of a busy store, providing brilliant customer service and support. We’re looking for someone who is confident, commercial and passionate, who loves being on the shop floor and interacting with customers, whilst also supporting the Customer Service Team as and when required. This role will require weekend work.
Reporting into the Store Manager, your role is focused on providing the best possible service to our customers, in store and by supporting online customer queries during quieter times in-store. Responsibilities including, but not limited to:
- Provide expert product advice to in-store and online customers
- Deal with queries, returns and complaints, both instore and online
- Maintain tidiness and cleanliness of the store
- Help with merchandising the store (e.g. setting up the space for a new sale or product launch)
- Be creative in finding ways to go above and beyond to help our customers
- Supporting community events
The ideal candidate should have the following relevant experience:
- Previous experience in a premium or outdoors retail setting
- A passion for running, hiking or fitness
- Available to work Monday, Tuesday and one weekend day
We’re not all work, no play – we understand that our team play a huge part in our story, here are some of the extensive benefits we offer our staff members:
- 26 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata for part time employees.
- Enhanced maternity & parental leave.
- 24/7 Access to BUPA Counsellors
- CycleScheme; including e-bikes & accessories.
- Generous staff discount on products
- Eligibility to join the Company’s contributory pension scheme following successful completion of your probationary period.
- Death in Service benefit, with four times your annual salary to be paid to your next of kin