Description
Contract: Zero hours contract
Salary: £13.69 per hour
Location: East St, Bridport and St Mary St, Weymouth
Closing Date: 3rd August 2025
Interview date: W/C 11th August 2025
Are you looking for a job that gives you flexibility around your home life? By joining us at Blue Cross, we can give you a fun and relaxed workplace, serving your local community whilst raising vital funds that support pets and their owners in their time of need!
Working across a newly established and a brand new shop in the seaside towns of Weymouth and Bridport, we're looking for someone with experience working in retail who is flexible to work across both shops on a zero hours contract.
More about the role
As a Standby Shop Assistant, you will use your experience in retail and play a crucial role in our shops daily operations. Working with our Shop Manager and Assistant Shop Manager, you will be confident serving your community and helping lead and motivate our team of volunteers. You can expect to manage incoming donations along with supervising and supporting our volunteers with the daily operations of the store.
Our shops open Monday to Sunday from 09:00 to 17:00 where weekend and bank holiday working may be required.
This is a zero-hours contract, which means your hours will vary based on the shop’s needs. We are committed to paying the National Living Wage, which is currently £12.21 per hour. For this role, the total hourly rate is £13.69, including additional elements like holiday pay.
Join us and to make a difference in your local community!
Internally this role is known as a Standby Shop Assistant.
About you
We are looking for someone who: · Has previous experience working in a retail environment. · Is proficient in cash handling and reconciliation. · Has supervisory experience. · Thrives in a customer-facing environment. · Possesses computer literacy and administration skills.
It would also be great if you have experience:· Managing volunteers.
How to apply
Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date. Applications will be reviewed as we receive them and interviews arranged accordingly. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.
Blue Cross benefits
Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make the difference that we do today. In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can. We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are. Our generous benefits package includes:
Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support
Free access to GP via MetLife- 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family
Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution
Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers
To read more about the benefits Blue Cross has to offer, please visit the