Seasonal Retail Sales Assistant
Fixed Term Contract – ending on 28th December 2025. This 8‑hour contract may lead to a permanent position after the festive period.
Why The Works?
We inspire reading, learning, creativity and play. With our range of products, you help ignite the spark within people, allowing them to unleash their creativity, find new passions, or rekindle fond memories. Our team is supportive, friendly, and inclusive.
Our Perks
* 25% Colleague Discount
* My Works – Exclusive online discounts across hundreds of retailers
* Can‑Do Academy – Instant access to courses and training
* Stream – Early access to 50% of wages as you earn them
* 24/7 support via Retail Trust Charity – employee assistance programme
Your Festive Mission
* Excite and delight customers with friendly service, inspiring them to read, learn, create or play.
* Loyalty ambassador – help customers feel they are getting value and encourage repeat shopping.
* Merchandising – follow planograms, and use creativity to attract customers in non‑planogram spaces.
* Deliveries – manage heavy deliveries, price & label products, stockroom organization.
* Enjoy the experience – be authentic, collaborate with colleagues, create a welcoming showroom.
Skills & Behaviours
* Genuine, authentic, positive, creative, passionate about the brand.
* Resilient – handle fast‑paced retail, heavy deliveries, multitask.
* Stock magician – sort, price, 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 reasonable adjustments. All roles are open to everyone, including under‑represented groups such as ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, carers and LGBTQ+ community members. Discussion about flexible working and reasonable adjustments is welcomed.
Our store is located in the United Kingdom; apply to join us for the holiday season.
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