Work at the Emporium
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Why Work With Us?
Join a passionate team in Belfast's largest vintage emporium
Passion for Vintage
Work surrounded by beautiful antiques and unique finds every day
Family Team
Small, friendly team where everyone's contribution matters
Sustainability
Be part of the circular economy and sustainable retail
Growth
Learn new skills in a growing, dynamic business
Current Openings
Location: Unit A3, Sydenham Business Park, 17 Heron Road, Belfast BT3 9LE
Reporting to: Director / Centre Manager
Application Deadline: Ongoing until the right candidate is found
Why We Need You
On the Square Emporium is Northern Ireland's most exciting antique and interiors destination—but we're not stopping there. We ship worldwide and we're ready to grow our presence locally, nationally, and internationally. We need a marketing manager who can generate buzz, dream up creative campaigns, get us in the press, and put us on the map as a must-visit destination and a go-to online store for antique lovers everywhere.
What You'll Do
| Core Focus | Key Tasks |
|---|---|
| Generate Buzz | Create excitement around On the Square Emporium. You know how to get people talking—whether that's a viral moment, a clever campaign, or a story the press can't resist. |
| Campaign Creation | Dream up and deliver creative marketing campaigns that drive footfall and online sales. From seasonal promotions to product launches, you make things happen. |
| Calendar & Planning | Stay ahead of key dates—holidays, gift-giving seasons, interiors trends, and cultural moments. Plan campaigns that capitalise on when people are ready to buy. |
| Press & PR | Get us featured in local, national, and international press. Build relationships with journalists, bloggers, and influencers who can amplify our story. |
| Grow Our Reach | We ship worldwide—help us reach antique lovers and interiors enthusiasts across the UK, Europe, and beyond. Think local, national, and international. |
| Brand Building | Position On the Square Emporium as the destination for antiques and unique interiors. Build a brand people love to follow, visit, and buy from. |
What You'll Bring
- Proven campaign success: You've created marketing campaigns that got results—whether that's footfall, sales, press coverage, or brand awareness.
- PR savvy: You know how to pitch a story and get press coverage. Experience with journalists, publications, or influencers is a big plus.
- Creative thinking: You come up with ideas that cut through the noise. You see opportunities others miss.
- Calendar-driven: You're always thinking ahead—planning for key seasons, holidays, and moments that matter to our customers.
- Commercial awareness: You understand that marketing needs to drive sales. You think about ROI, not just reach.
- Multi-channel experience: Comfortable across social media, email, PR, events, and partnerships—you know what works where.
- Self-starter: You take ownership, make things happen, and don't wait to be told what to do.
Nice-to-Haves
- Experience growing a brand's presence beyond local markets
- E-commerce marketing experience
- PR and media relations background
- Event planning experience
- A passion for antiques, interiors, or lifestyle brands
What You'll Get
- The chance to put your stamp on a growing brand with big ambitions
- A stunning showroom that practically markets itself—you just need to get people here
- Real ownership and autonomy to try new things
- Staff discount on our unique collection
- Be part of our exciting expansion to the new Grand Emporium at Dickson's Garden Centre
Ready to Apply?
Click the button below and attach your CV. Tell us about a campaign you're proud of—what you did, how you did it, and what results it delivered. Bonus points if you've got ideas for how you'd put On the Square Emporium on the world stage.
Location: Unit A3, Sydenham Business Park, 17 Heron Road, Belfast BT3 9LE
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Help us deliver treasures to our customers and support our growing operations. Split your time between driving deliveries and warehouse work - perfect for someone who enjoys variety in their day.
Deliveries are estimated to take up 50% of your time, so we're looking for someone that we can utilize in other areas - warehouse or retail experience is a bonus.
Responsibilities
- Transport items safely between locations and to customers
- Assist with loading and unloading deliveries
- Provide excellent customer service during drop-offs
- Support warehouse operations - receiving, organizing, and preparing stock
- Keep warehouse areas clean and organized
- Help on the shop floor when needed
What We're Looking For
- Clean driving license and driving experience
- LGV (Large Goods Vehicle) license
- Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic
- Ability to handle heavy items with care
- Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
Location: Unit A3, Sydenham Business Park, 17 Heron Road, Belfast BT3 9LE
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Join our team as a hands-on workshop technician where you'll breathe new life into furniture and fixtures. Perfect for someone who loves working with their hands and takes pride in quality craftsmanship.
From restoring vintage pieces to building custom solutions for our retail space, you'll play a key role in maintaining and improving our inventory and facilities.
Responsibilities
- Repair and restore furniture including tables, chairs, cabinets, and display units
- Perform carpentry and woodworking tasks - cutting, sanding, joining, and finishing
- Operate workshop machinery and power tools safely and effectively
- Build and assemble fixtures, shelving, and custom pieces as needed
- Carry out general maintenance and repairs around the warehouse and retail space
- Keep the workshop organized, clean, and safe
- Assess items for repair feasibility and recommend solutions
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience in woodworking, carpentry, or furniture restoration
- Comfortable using hand tools, power tools, and workshop machinery
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and manage your own workload
- Physical fitness - comfortable lifting and moving furniture
- Good eye for quality and craftsmanship
- Bonus: Experience with upholstery, metalwork, or painting/finishing
Location: Unit A3, Sydenham Business Park, 17 Heron Road, Belfast BT3 9LE
Hours: Full-Time, 5 days per week including at least one weekend day
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Looking for a job that's as unique as you are? Join the team at OnTheSquareEmporium.com, the most fascinating store in the country!
We've got positions available for amazing people like YOU!
Now's your chance to be part of our quirky, creative team full-time.
What We're Looking For
- Retail experience?
- A flair for the unique?
- Love uncovering hidden treasures?
- Want to work with like-minded, creative people?
- Available to work weekends?
If this sounds like you, we'd LOVE to hear from you!
Bonus Skills
- A passion for antiques
- An eye for design and detail
- Merchandising experience
- Not shy in front of a camera!
How to Apply
- Your CV
- A few sentences about why you'd be a great fit
Make your application stand out—just like our store does!
Let's make this the year you join a team that celebrates creativity, uniqueness, and hidden treasures. We can't wait to meet you!
Don't See Your Role? Introduce Yourself
We're always looking for talented people with specialist skills — whether you want to join the team or provide services to On the Square Emporium.
Send us your CV and a note about what you do, what makes you stand out, and how you see yourself fitting in. We love hearing from people who share our passion for the unique and extraordinary.
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Fill out the form below and attach your CV. We'll be in touch!