Overview
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12 hour contract
Why The Works?
10th Best Big Company to Work For 2024 - 'Best Companies'
We don’t just sell products. We inspire reading, learning, creativity and play.
You sell the paint that turns someone into an artist. You provide the book that unleashes an inner author. You supply the games that help bring families together. You give someone the puzzle book that reconnects them with a late family member’s memory.
You never know who someone will become. So with your passion, and our products, you will help ignite the spark within people, allowing them to unleash their creativity, find new passions, hobbies, or rekindle fond memories.
The unseen possibilities are limitless, and it all starts with you.
Perks
* 25% Colleague Discount – Plus exclusive Double Discount days
* MyWorks – Access exclusive online discounts across hundreds of retailers, holidays, utilities deals, tech and more
* Family Friendly Leave – Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
* Holiday – 28 days including bank holidays, or 33 days for Deputy and Store Managers
* Can-Do Academy – Training and development opportunities
* Wagestream – Early access to 50% of wages as you earn them
* Share Scheme – Own a piece of The Works
* 24/7 support for you and your family through Retail Trust Charity
* Healthcare Cash Plan – To support everyday healthcare costs
* Long service awards, pension, life assurance, Cycle to Work scheme and charitable giving
What you’ll do
Become a Retail Sales Assistant
This is a mission to inspire people to read, learn, create and play. You’ll greet customers with a warm smile and help them leave happy and excited to unlock their imaginations. Your passion for our brand and products will be contagious and motivating, encouraging customers to return for more inspiration and products that satisfy their creative needs.
Some colleagues are BookTok influencers or Instagram creatives, crafting their latest shorts or stories with our in-store products.
Our Culture
The Works is an awesome place to work. Our atmosphere is supportive, friendly and inclusive. A second home-from-home where you can be your best and authentic you. Our environment is energetic, but we share must-watch TV recommendations and favourite page-turners. We are one team, where everyone rolls up their sleeves to inspire customers and support each other.
Skills / Behaviours That Will Set You Apart
* Genuine and authentic: Your positivity, creativity, and passion shine through. Talking to people is your superpower, and customers value your helpful recommendations
* Resilient champion: You thrive in a fast-paced retail environment, handling busy days, deliveries, and customers with ease
* Stock magician: You manage sorting, pricing and merchandising deliveries
Keyholder Responsibilities
If you’re over 18, you’ll join as a keyholder. You’ll support the Store Management team to open, close and run the store when needed (holidays, days off, sickness). Training will be provided, and you’ll receive our keyholding pay enhancement when holding keys.
Under 18? If you’re under 18, you won’t perform keyholding duties until you turn 18. When eligible, training will be provided to enable you to earn the additional keyholding pay enhancement when on keyholder duties.
Our Purpose
To inspire reading, learning, creativity and play – making lives more fulfilled
Our Values
We are Crafty | We are Caring | We are Can-do. We Listen. We Care
We conduct an anonymous colleague engagement survey to hear feedback and suggestions on how to improve The Works. We are open to discussions about working hours and flexible working, with reasonable adjustments available for interviews.
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. With the right passion, It All Starts With You.
Job details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Part-time
* Job function: Sales and Business Development
* Industries: Retail
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