Join to apply for the Seasonal Retail Sales Assistant role at The Works Stores Ltd.
Fixed Term Contract – ending 31 December 2025. 4 hour contract.
There is potential for seasonal colleagues to be offered a permanent role after the initial festive contract.
Why The Works?
We inspire reading, learning, creativity and play. Our products ignite creativity, spark passions and rekindle fond memories.
Benefits
* 25% colleague discount
* My Works – exclusive online discounts across hundreds of retailers, holidays, utility deals, tech and more
* Can‑Do Academy – instant access to courses and training you interest in
* Stream – early access to 50% of wages as you earn them, when life happens
* 24/7 support via Retail Trust Charity – Employee Assistance Programme (emotional support, financial health, physical wellbeing)
Your Festive Mission
* Excite and delight: spread joy with friendly service and inspire customers to read, learn, create or play with our magical products
* Loyalty ambassador: help customers craft a Christmas well‑spent and get more bang for their money at The Works – they’ll thank you with bells on
* Merchandising marvel: follow our planograms for key product areas and creatively enhance non‑planogrammed spaces to catch the eye
* Deliveries: manage heavy deliveries, price & label products, sort items onto shop floor displays, and keep the stockroom snug like a Christmas stocking
* Have fun: be your best, authentic elf‑self and enjoy connecting with our brand, colleagues and customers; make the store a twinkling wonderland to visit and work
Skills / Behaviours That Will Set You Apart
* Genuine and authentic: your positivity, creativity and passion for our brand shine like twinkling lights; talking to people is your superpower
* Resilient champion: handle the fast‑paced retail environment and juggle busy days, heavy deliveries and customers with ease
* Stock magician: sort, price, merchandise deliveries like Santa’s helper and embrace the boxes with confidence
Values
To inspire reading, learning, creativity and play – making lives more fulfilled. We are Crafty, Caring and Can‑do.
We promote diversity, inclusion and apply reasonable adjustments. Roles are open to all, including under‑represented groups and those with disabilities or caring responsibilities.
We are open to discussions around working hours and flexible working where possible.
Employment details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Part‑time
Job function: Sales and Business Development
Industry: Retail
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