Shop Assistant - Tavistock
Fixed-Term Contract for 6 Months
Hours: 30 Hours Per Week
Salary: £19,100 (£23,875 FTE)
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community?
We are looking for a dedicated, friendly, and enthusiastic Shop Assistant to join our team at our shop on a temporary basis.
This is a community-based, busy shop which sells a variety of donated items with an emphasis on clothing and bric-a-brac.
As a Shop Assistant, you will play an essential role in helping raise vital funds to support the hospice's care for patients and their families.
Key Responsibilities Will Include:
* Providing excellent customer service through representing St Luke's Values and promoting the essential work the charity provides.
* Developing and maintaining excellent relationships with both customers and donors.
* Assisting with the daily running of the shop through ensuring administration and banking, recruitment and management of volunteer staff and all health and safety requirements are adhered to.
* Processing sales transactions and stock accurately.
* Working enthusiastically and collaboratively with the Shop Volunteers, Assistants, and Shop Manager.
Previous retail or charity work experience is desirable, and an ability to demonstrate personal flexibility is essential.
We’re an equal opportunities employer
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We assess candidates based on skills, experience, and qualifications — not background or personal circumstances. As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. Having a criminal record won’t necessarily bar you from employment; decisions are made based on role requirements and individual circumstances.
Unfortunately St Luke's Hospice Plymouth aren't able to sponsor individuals to work in the United Kingdom.
Closing Date: 31 July 2025
1st Interview Date: 08 August 2025
2nd Interview Date: TBA
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.