Description
Contract: Zero Hours
Salary: £14.24 p/hour
Location: Harpenden, Hertfordshire
Closing date: Sunday 17th May 2026
Interview date: W/C 25th May 2026
Looking for work that fits around your life? Join our charity shop team on a zero hours basis and enjoy flexible shifts, a welcoming environment and the chance to support a cause that matters!
More about the role
Customer service is at the heart of everything we do. You’ll ensure every visitor feels welcome (two-legged or four!) and that the shop is a friendly, inviting place to browse. You’ll champion Blue Cross and the incredible work we do for pets and people whenever the opportunity arises.
On the sales side, you’ll drive Gift Aid sign-ups, process donations, price items to maximise fundraising and keep the shop floor looking its best. From eye-catching window displays to tidy rails and shelves, you’ll ensure everything is attractive, safe, and ready to sell. This new shop space is a great place to work, acting as a mini hub for stock, with plenty of treasures waiting to be discovered.
You’ll also support our fantastic team of volunteers, keeping the day running smoothly while maintaining a positive and fun atmosphere. We have a highly motivated team who are brilliant, team-focused, and actively involved in local events, creating a busy but friendly working environment.
If you have retail management experience, enjoy variety and thrive in a community driven environment, this is a role where you can make a real difference every day.
About you
You’ll bring previous retail experience, including some time spent supervising or managing and you’ll be confident working with all sorts of customers. Flexibility is important as shifts vary so you’ll be happy to jump in when needed. You’ll also be organised, practical and ready to get stuck into whatever the day brings.
🐾 Support and motivate our wonderful volunteers
🐾 Help customers feel right at home (dogs too!)
🐾 Keep the shop floor looking its best
🐾 Make sure donations are processed, priced, and ready to sell
🐾 Bring energy, organisation and a sense of humour to the shift .
How to apply Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.
Blue Cross benefits
Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make the difference that we do today. In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can. We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are. Our generous benefits package includes:
Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support
Free access to GP via MetLife- 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family
Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution
Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers
To read more about the benefits Blue Cross has to offer, please visit the