Bournemouth Airport

Located just 4 miles northeast of the popular south coast resort town, Bournemouth Airport is a key regional hub expected to welcome 1 million passengers in 2024. Recently recognised as one of the top three airports in the UK by Which?, it earned an impressive customer satisfaction score of 75%, with our store playing a part in delivering this exceptional experience.

In our Bournemouth store, you’ll contribute to this high level of satisfaction by showcasing renowned beauty brands like Lancôme, Charlotte Tilbury, and Clinique, while offering expert advice on premium designer fragrances. Additionally, you’ll guide customers through luxury watch and jewellery collections from Seiko, Skagen, and Pandora, and provide recommendations on a curated selection of whiskies, champagnes, fine wines, and spirits.

Life at Bournemouth

We have a wide range of roles on offer, including Store Managers, Team Leaders, Customer Service Assistants and Replenishment Assistants. Whatever your role at World Duty Free, you can be assured we take your career and personal development seriously – whether you’re with us for the long-haul, or choosing to work with us for the summer season.

No two-days are the same working for World Duty Free. There is always something exciting happening, with a variety of in-store promotions and sales incentives for you to get behind. We’re committed to creating memorable, exciting shopping experiences for everyone who passes through our stores – and you’ll be front and centre of this.

When it comes to your Induction – prepare for an exciting and immersive day! You’ll begin by meeting the team, diving into our service standards, and taking a tour of the terminal to familiarise yourself with the space. After engaging sessions on sales and our Level Up virtual tour, you’ll explore our work social network and finalise details such as your uniform order. We’ll also guide you through essential tools, from our communication platform to valuable resources. Expect a day full of learning, connection, and a fantastic start to your journey with World Duty Free!

Arriving for your Interview

Bournemouth Airport, Parley Ln, Christchurch, BH23 6SE

Important Information

Your assessment will take place over Microsoft Teams. A Teams invite will follow your interview confirmation email – please check your junk mail if you don’t see it in your inbox. Please make sure you have Teams installed and up and running on your device prior to your interview.

Our Tips for Online Interviews

Make sure you’re in a quiet space, where you won’t be interrupted or have any background noise, and check in advance that your tech works. Treat the experience as you would an in-person interview – maintain eye contact, dress professionally and be ready to make a great impression!

Things to know about working at Bournemouth

As you’ll be working airside, you’ll need to be security cleared before you can start work. This can take 6-12 weeks from when you’re offered a role. We manage this process for you and will have checked your basic details prior to interview, so the chances are this will all go smoothly.

You’ll need to pass through airport Security each time you arrive for work (it’s just like going on holiday!) – this can take around 30 minutes. You need to incorporate getting through Security into your travel time.