Retail Cover Supervisor - Harrogate
Application Deadline: 25 August 2025
Department: Fundraising, Comms & Engagement
Employment Type: Zero Hours
Location: Harrogate
Reporting To: Shop Manager
Compensation: £13.69 / hour
Description:
Contract: Zero Hours
Salary: £13.69 p/hour
Closing date: Monday 25th August 2025
Interview date: Tuesday 2nd September 2025
In 2024, we opened a new shop in Harrogate to support animals in need and promote sustainability through second-hand shopping. Funds raised support Blue Cross's mission: aiding sick, injured, and homeless pets, and caring for over 40,000 animals annually through rehoming, veterinary, and education programs.
About the role:
As a Standby Shop Assistant, you will provide essential support to our in-store teams, ensuring the shop runs smoothly. Responsibilities include customer service, stock management, and general shop duties. The shop operates Monday to Saturday, 09:00 to 17:00, and you will help maintain high standards of service and presentation. This role offers flexibility and involves working alongside dedicated staff and volunteers.
This is a zero-hours contract with hours varying based on shop needs. The pay rate is £13.69 per hour, including holiday pay, aligned with the National Living Wage of £12.21.
If you're excited to make a difference in a busy, supportive environment, we want to hear from you! Internally, this role is called a Standby Shop Assistant.
About you:
* Experience in retail environment
* Proficient in cash handling and reconciliation
* Supervisory experience
* Customer-facing skills
* Computer literacy and administrative skills
* Experience managing volunteers (preferred)
How to apply:
Click the apply button below and complete the online application before the closing date. Applications are reviewed as received, and interviews are scheduled accordingly. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Blue Cross benefits:
* Wellbeing support programs
* Free GP access via MetLife, including private prescriptions
* Pension scheme with employer contributions
* Charity worker discounts across retailers
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