Seasonal Retail Sales Assistant
Fixed Term Contract – ending on 31st December 2025. While we can’t make any promises right now, there is often potential for us to take on some seasonal colleagues on a permanent basis after the initial festive contract. 12 hour contract.
Why The Works?
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We don’t just sell products. We inspire reading, learning, creativity and play. You sell the paint that turns someone into an artist, provide the book that unleashes an inner author, supply the games that help bring families together, and give someone the puzzle book that reconnects them with a late family member’s memory.
You never know who someone will become. With your passion and our products, you help ignite the spark within people, allowing them to unleash their creativity, find new passions or rekindle fond memories.
Our Perks Are ‘The Works’
* 25% Colleague Discount – save money for presents!
* My Works – exclusive online discounts across hundreds of retailers, holidays, utility deals, tech and more!
* Can‑Do Academy – instant access to courses and training in your areas of interest.
* Stream – stream early access to 50% of your wages as you earn them.
* 24/7 support for you and your family – through Retail Trust Charity, providing Employee Assistance Programme from emotional support to financial health and physical wellbeing.
Your Festive Mission
* Excite and Delight – spread joy with friendly service and inspire customers to read, learn, create or play.
* Loyalty Ambassador – help customers craft a Christmas well spent and know they have more bang for their money at The Works.
* Merchandising Marvel – follow planograms for key product areas and use creative flair in non‑planogram spaces.
* Deliveries – manage heavy deliveries, price & label products, sort items onto shop floor displays, and keep the stockroom snuggly.
* Have fun! Be your best authentic elf‑self and enjoy connecting with the brand, colleagues and customers.
Required Skills & Behaviours
* Genuine and authentic – positivity, creativity and passion for our brand shine through.
* Resilient champion – handle the fast‑paced retail environment, juggling busy days, heavy deliveries and customers with ease.
* Stock magician – sort, price and merchandise deliveries efficiently.
Our Purpose
To inspire reading, learning, creativity and play.
Our Values
Crafty – smart with what we’ve got.
Caring – heart in every action.
Can‑do – energy that gets it done.
Diversity and Inclusion
Promoting diversity, inclusion, and applying reasonable adjustments. Inclusive culture where everyone feels they can be themselves. Roles open to all, including under‑represented groups such as ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, carers & members of the LGBTQ+ community (including those who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans, non‑binary or use another term).
We are open to discussions around working hours and flexible working. If you need reasonable adjustments for an interview, let us know in your application and we’ll be happy to help!
We don’t just sell products. We inspire reading, learning, creativity and play. Because when people spend time doing what they love, it’s Time Well Spent. And with the right passion – It All Starts With You.
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