Location: Winterbourne
This is a Permanent, Part-Time vacancy that expires on 12/05/2025 23:59.
The Vacancy
Sales Assistant roles help you develop a wide range of skills that you can carry with you throughout your career! We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join the team as a Sales Assistant at our Winterbourne store.
You will receive full training and support from experienced, knowledgeable, and friendly managers and team members. If you have a passion for second-hand, recycling, upcycling, and enjoy building strong relationships, and want to feel valued while contributing to the care of patients and their families, we want to hear from you!
The details
* Working 7.5 hours per week, Saturdays
What we are looking for
* Excellent communication and organisational skills with a proactive approach
* Able to work in a fast-paced environment
* A genuine interest in homeware, furniture, second-hand, and charity retail
* Ability to carry out manual handling tasks
* Open and adaptable to change, able to support others through it
* Effective verbal and written communication skills
* IT literacy and numeracy skills, including using email systems, online resources, and basic spreadsheets
* Previous retail experience is useful but not essential
Key responsibilities
* In the absence of management, open and close the store and ensure it trades safely and legally
* Assist the management team in achieving profit targets by reducing costs and maximising sales
* Support the overall shop team, carrying out tasks necessary for the shop's success
* Maintain high standards of presentation on windows and the shop floor
* Implement changes to optimise sales
* Encourage and support stock donations from the public
* Actively demonstrate our values through your role
If you're excited about working with us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please apply. You could be the perfect fit!
For more information about the role, working in charity retail, and to meet the retail team, please:
* Download the job description located at the bottom of the page
* Contact Amy Dudley - North Area Support: amy.dudley@stpetershospice.org
We review applications as they come in and may close the vacancy early, so early application is encouraged.
About Us
St Peter's Hospice is a well-loved hospice providing inpatient and community services in Bristol and surrounding areas. We make a difference in the lives of thousands of patients and their families each year.
Our staff work directly with patients in healthcare roles or support patient care through our charity shops and fundraising. We also have diverse office-based roles.
Our goal is to provide an inclusive, safe, and healthy workplace that fosters creativity and motivation.
Our Inpatient Unit is a state-of-the-art centre of clinical excellence, built with community support. We also support patients online and in their homes, especially in response to the pandemic. Additionally, we teach healthcare professionals end-of-life care, supporting the NHS and care homes.
The Benefits
Our nursing and clinical teams enjoy benefits similar to the NHS, including:
* Generous holiday entitlement, with recognition for NHS service (up to 33 days for 10 years’ service)
* Continuation of the NHS Pension Scheme for existing members
Other benefits include:
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion. We value a diverse workforce that reflects our community and actively support EDI and Wellbeing initiatives.
We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, religion or belief, sex, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, or pregnancy and maternity.
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