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Build-A-Bear Workshop® is scouting for a few good bears!

Bear Builder™ Associates


To become a Bear Builder™ associate in a Build-A-Bear Workshop® store, visit a store near you and complete an application. Or complete our Bear Builder™ associate mini-application online!


UK Marketing Manager Bear

Manage all marketing efforts for UK/Ireland stores. Will incorporate all channels and areas of marketing, including in-store national events, direct marketing, web marketing, advertising, tourism marketing and mall/local marketing, alongside Public Relations.

We currently have one vacancy based in:

  • Windsor (Berkshire)

Chief Workshop Manager (Store Manager)

The Chief Workshop Manager (CWM) is ultimatley responsible for all that occurs within the four walls of the store including sales, guest experience, human resources and expense control, etc. CWM will also function as floor leader during shifts and will have designated responsibilities within the store, such as scheduling, staffing, training, parties, etc. Conducts performance appraisals, performance conversations, recommendations for pay changes and conducts associate final interviews. Reports to Bearitory Leader. This is a Full Time / salaried position.

We currently have the following vacancies:

  • Solihull
  • Lakeside

Assistant Workshop Manager (Assistant Store Manager)

Assistant Workshop Manager (AWM) reports to the Chief Workshop Manager (CWM). AWM will have assigned responsibilities within the store such as training, parties and staffing, etc. They will function as floor leader during shifts at which time they are responsible for the operation of the entire store. Typically AWM's will have a minimum of two years prior supervisory experience. Full Time / Salaried position.

We currently have the following vacancies:

  • Chester
  • Covent Garden (London)
  • Bluewater
  • Aberdeen
  • Dundrum

    *NEW* Store Vacancies for White City (Westfield London) and Cambridge - Opening Soon!!

Associate Manager (Supervisor Role)

Associate Manager (ASM) reports to the Chief Workshop Manager (CWM) and is a part time/full time position ranging from 20 to 40 hours per week depending upon business need. This is considered an entry level supervisory position and is the first managerial position in store. The main function of this position is to learn to be a great floor leader. As those skills are developed, the ASM may begin to take on a designated responsibility within the store in preperation for their promotion to the position of Assistant Workshop Manager (AWM). Part Time / Full Time and Salaried position.

We currently have the following vacancies including:

  • Nottingham
  • Derby
  • Covent Garden
  • Maidstone
  • Leeds
  • Bristol (Cribbs Causeway)
  • Cardiff

    • *NEW* Store Vacancies for White City (Westfield London) - Opening Soon!!

    Submit your applications now to be considered for these exciting oppbeartunities!!