Description
Contract: Zero hours contract
Salary: £13.69 per hour
Location: High Street, Christchurch
Closing Date: 7th July 2025
The seaside town of Weymouth is passionate about its history and local community and we are proud to have a brand new shop to share with locals and tourists alike! Our shop is looking for a new flexible member of staff to join us as a Standby Shop Assistant.
More about the role
Our Weymouth shop is right in the heart of the community, loved by our fantastic customers and supported by generous donations. Due to its location, we’re lucky to receive some unique and modern items where every purchase helps us continue our vital work, caring for over 40,000 animals each year through our rehoming, veterinary, and education programmes.
As a Standby Shop Assistant, you will use your experience in retail and play a crucial role in our shops daily operations. Working with our Shop Manager and Assistant Shop Manager, you will be confident serving your community and helping lead and motivate our team of volunteers. You can expect to manage incoming donations along with supervising and supporting our volunteers with the daily operations of the store.
Our shops open Monday to Sunday from 09:00 to 17:00 where weekend and bank holiday working may be required.
This is a zero-hours contract, which means your hours will vary based on the shop’s needs. We are committed to paying the National Living Wage, which is currently £12.21 per hour. For this role, the total hourly rate is £13.69, including additional elements like holiday pay.
Join us and to make a difference in your local community!
Internally this role is known as a Standby Shop Assistant.
About you
We are looking for someone who:
· Has previous experience working in a retail environment.
· Is proficient in cash handling and reconciliation.
· Has supervisory experience.
· Thrives in a customer-facing environment.
· Possesses computer literacy and administration skills.
It would also be great if you have experience:
· Managing volunteers.
How to apply
Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date. Applications will be reviewed as we receive them and interviews arranged accordingly. 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 'why work for us' page on our website.
If you’d like to learn more about Blue Cross, our mission, and the work we do to support animals and people, take a look at our About Us page