Retail Shop Sales Assistant - Abbey Wood Superstore
This is a permanent, full and part-time vacancy that expires on 18/07/2025 23:59.
The Vacancy
Sales Assistant roles help you develop a wide range of skills that you can take with you throughout your career! We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join the team as a Retail Shop Sales Assistant at our brand new Abbey Wood Superstore.
You will receive full training and support from experienced, knowledgeable, and friendly managers and team members. If you have a passion for second hand, recycling, upcycling, and enjoy building strong relationships, a role where you can feel valued and contribute to the care of patients and their families, then we want to hear from you!
The details:
* Salary: £12.21 per hour, aged 21 and over (£23,874 FTE per annum)
* Salary: £10.00 per hour, aged under 21 (£19,553 FTE per annum)
* Full-time and part-time positions available. Please specify your preference in your application.
What we are looking for:
* Excellent communication and organizational skills with a proactive approach
* Able to work in a fast-paced environment
* A genuine interest in home ware, furniture, second hand, and charity retail
* Ability to carry out manual handling tasks
* Open and adaptable to change, able to support others through it
* Effective verbal and written communication skills
* IT literacy and numeracy skills, including email systems, online resources, and basic spreadsheets
* Previous retail experience is useful but not essential
Key responsibilities:
* In the absence of management, open and close the store and ensure it trades safely and legally
* Assist the management team in achieving profit targets by reducing costs and maximizing sales
* Work as part of the shop team, carrying out tasks to ensure the shop's success and smooth operation
* Support high standards of presentation on the shop floor and windows
* Help implement changes to optimize sales
* Encourage and generate stock donations from the public
* Support and demonstrate our values through your role
If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please apply. You might be the perfect fit!
For more information, download the job description at the bottom of the page or contact Luisa Partridge, Furniture & Logistics Operations Manager, at luisa.partridge@stpetershospice.org.
We review applications as they come in and may close the vacancy early, so early applications are encouraged.
About Us
We’ve spent over 40 years helping people die in peace and with dignity. We provide patients with the best end-of-life care, combining compassion with clinical expertise.
We also support the families and loved ones of our patients, providing support before, during, and after bereavement.
Our inspiring support encourages people to give back through fundraising, donations, volunteering, and more. We couldn’t do this without our supporters, and we thank them sincerely.
We aim to help many more people die well by sharing our skills and knowledge with health professionals and care providers, helping improve end-of-life care across the NHS and care homes.
We are here for everyone, for free, forever.
The Benefits
Our clinical team benefits include NHS Agenda for Change benefits such as:
* Generous holiday entitlement and recognition for NHS service (up to 33 days for 10 years' service)
* Continuity in the NHS pension scheme for existing members
* Recognition of NHS service for sick pay
Additional benefits include:
* 27 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service
* Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 6%
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to reflecting the diversity of our community and fostering an inclusive environment. We are a member of ENEI, supporting our journey towards greater diversity, equity, and inclusion.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, religion or belief, sex, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
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