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Lucy Hall

lucy.hall@wdfcareers.co.uk

01952 212561

Ed Garside

ed.garside@wdfcareers.co.uk

01952 281 920

Stansted Airport, the third major international gateway serving London and the South of England, is situated in Essex. With around 30 million passengers annually, it is the fourth busiest airport in the UK, following Heathrow, Gatwick, and Manchester.

The World Duty Free store at Stansted is the largest walk-through duty-free store in the UK, spanning over 30,000 sq ft. It features prestigious beauty brands such as Chanel, Dior, Jo Malone, and MAC. Our award-winning Whisky department, paired with a lively Destination bar, offers passengers an opportunity to sample a diverse selection of premium liquors.

Our main store also includes high-end designer brands like Fortnum & Mason, Pandora, Oakley, and TAG Heuer. The World Duty Free experience at Stansted is further enhanced by five additional stores: Glorious Britain, Satellite 3, and Arrivals, as well as concept stores for Sunglasses Boutique and Express.

Life at Stansted

We have a wide range of roles on offer, including Store Managers, Team Leaders, Mystery Shoppers, 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.

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Arriving for your Interview

Stansted Enterprise House, Bassingbourn Road, Stansted, CM24 1QW

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Important Information

Interviews take place in Enterprise House, which is the glass building located next to the Hampton Hotel.

Bus or Train

Stansted is well served by public transport. Upon arriving, walk up the slope to the Terminal. You will then need to exit the Terminal and turn right. Walk all the way to the end of the Terminal where you will see a glass building with a slope on your right. Enter the building and go to the bottom floor via lift or stairs.

Driving

As Stansted is so well connected by public transport, we don’t recommend parking on site. Your cost of travel and parking is not reimbursed.

Your Interview

Upon arrival at Enterprise House, please make your way to reception to sign in. You will be directed to a seating area and a member of the World Duty Free team will collect you for your interview. Interviews generally take place on the 3rd floor so if there are any access concerns please let us know so that we can make adjustments if needed.

Check out our Recruitment Process to get familiar with what happens before and after your interview.

Things to bring with you

Please remember to bring along your Right to Work Documents! Your Passport, NI Number & Proof of Address, plus Share code if necessary.

How long should you expect your interview to take?

Expect to be with us for between 1 and 3 hours, depending on the role you are applying for and the assessment activities. We’ll brief you before your interview and answer your questions so you know what to expect on the day.

Things to know about working at Stansted

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.