Overview
Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country. Our retail stores help achieve our mission by generating revenue, building awareness and engaging local communities.
Join our team in a dynamic retail environment where a can-do attitude makes a real difference. We are looking for courageous individuals who take initiative, are considerate team players who put customers first, and trustworthy colleagues who take pride in what they do. If you thrive in a collaborative workplace and enjoy helping people, we’d love to hear from you.
Job title
Sunday Assistant
Job description
You will enjoy the freedom and responsibility of running the store on your own, taking charge of daily operations, including serving customers, managing stock and ensuring the store looks its best. If you are independent, reliable and love the challenge of lone working this is a great opportunity for you.
Responsibilities
* Running the store and ensuring that daily operations run efficiently.
* Maximise sales by maintaining high standards of display and layout, ensuring proper stock rotation, and securing realistic pricing on donated items.
* Ensuring donated goods are processed according to set standards and timeframes, and that pricing is in line with charity guidelines.
* Maximising Gift Aid income and overseeing the proper display and administration of bought-in goods, ensuring minimal stock loss.
* Customer engagement and leading by coaching volunteers and staff to have great conversations with every customer about add-ons and loyalty schemes.
* Engaging with the community to drive repeat custom, stock donation, volunteer recruitment and community involvement.
* Managing volunteers and ensuring all staff and volunteers follow Marie Curie procedures and guidelines.
* Taking responsibility for the overall management and operation of the store.
Key criteria
* Previous retail experience, preferably in fashion/clothing.
* Experience of cash handling and financial management procedures (including completion of sales records).
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a customer-first attitude and the ability to communicate with tact and discretion.
* Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
* Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload, balancing competing demands.
* Understanding of health and safety procedures in a retail environment.
* Experience in managing and motivating volunteers is desirable.
Additional information
* Vacancy type: Permanent, part-time
* Location: Tiverton Store
* Salary: £3,492.06 per annum + benefits
* Hours per week: 5.5 hours
* Closing date: 16 September. Applications are reviewed as received; apply early.
For more information or an informal chat please contact the Marie Curie recruitment team.
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