Celebrating Shakespeare is at the heart of everything we do.
The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust is looking for Retail Sales Assistants to work on a part-time permanent contract at Shakespeare’s Birthplace Shop and Bookshop on Henley Street and Anne Hathaway’s Cottage in Shottery, both within Stratford-upon-Avon.
You will work an average of 21 hours per week, and your working pattern will include alternate weekends and a fair share of Bank Holidays.
We are looking for enthusiastic retail team members to help make a visit to our Shakespeare’s Family Homes a memorable one. If you enjoy selling and would like to meet thousands of different people from all over the world united by their love of Shakespeare’s life, work, and legacy then we may have just the job for you.
Day-to-day tasks will involve advising and serving customers, dealing with retail deliveries, cleaning and merchandising of displays, adding value to customers’ purchases and experiences, and advising prospective visitors of the Trust’s offer.
Previous retail experience is preferential. Excellent customer service, an enquiring mind and an outgoing personality are essential.
The closing date for applications isThursday 21 August 2025 wit h interviews taking place on Thursday 28 August 2025 in person in Stratford-upon-Avon.
We will send you a confirmation email once you have sent your online application, where you will be able to complete your profile.
The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging (EDIB) in our recruitment practices and in the working practices of our staff and volunteers.
Please download to view supporting documents below.
JD - Retail Sales Assistant - August 2024.pdf
GI - Retail Sales Assistants - PT, Perm - August 2025.pdf
Skills for the job
Adaptability Commercial Awareness Customer Service Flexible approach to work Retail Teamwork Time Management Skills
Company Events Employee Discount Employee Assistance Programme On-site Parking Store Discount
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