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Fixed Term Contract – ending on 31 December 2025. Whilst 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?
* 🏆 10th Best Big Company to Work For 2024 – 'Best Companies'
* We inspire reading, learning, creativity and play.
Benefits
* 🎅 25% Colleague Discount! – Helping you save money for gifts.
* 🎄 My Works – Exclusive online discounts across hundreds of retailers, holidays, utility deals, tech and more!
* 🎁 Can‑Do Academy – Instant access to courses and training.
* ⛄ Stream – Early access to 50% of your wages as you earn them.
* 💙 24/7 support for you and your family – Through Retail Trust Charity.
Role Overview
As a Seasonal Sales Assistant, you'll join our merry crew and help make this holiday season the best one yet. You will be the heart of our retail store, welcoming customers with a friendly smile and inspiring them to read, learn, create, or play.
The role can be physically demanding. You'll need to be physically comfortable managing stairs and heavy stock. Our supportive team will lend a helping hand.
You're invited to take advantage of our 25% colleague discount in the run‑up to the holiday season.
Your Festive Mission
* Excite and delight: Spread joy with friendly service and inspire customers to explore our products.
* Loyalty ambassador: Help customers create a Christmas well spent and discover more value.
* Merchandising marvel: Follow planograms and use creativity to enhance non‑planogram zones.
* Deliveries: Manage heavy deliveries, price & label products, and organise shop‑floor displays.
* Have fun: Engage with the brand, colleagues, and customers to create a wonderland store.
Skills & Behaviours
* Genuine and authentic: Positivity, creativity, and passion for our brand shine through.
* Resilient champion: Handle a fast‑paced environment, juggling busy days and heavy deliveries.
* Stock magician: Sort, price, and merchandise deliveries like a Santa’s helper.
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 & Inclusion
Promoting diversity, inclusion, and applying reasonable adjustments. The Works values a culture where everyone feels they can be themselves. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including under‑represented groups.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Part‑time
Job function
* Sales and Business Development
Industries
* Retail
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