Location: Horfield
This is a Permanent, Part-Time vacancy that expires on 21/05/2025 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 Weekend Sales Assistant at our Horfield store.
You will receive full training and be supported by experienced, knowledgeable, and friendly managers and team members. If you have a passion for second hand, recycling, upcycling, and enjoy building strong relationships, and want a role where you feel valued and are contributing to the care of patients and their families, 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)
* Working 13 hours per week, including 7.5 hours on Saturdays and 6.5 hours on Sundays
What we are looking for:
* Excellent communication and organizational skills with a proactive approach
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
* A genuine interest in homeware, furniture, second hand, and charity retail
* Ability to carry out manual handling tasks
* Open and adaptable to change and able to support others through it
* Effective verbal and written communication skills
* IT literacy and numeracy skills, including use of email 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 windows and the shop floor
* Help implement changes to optimize sales
* Encourage and support stock donations from the public
* Actively demonstrate our values through your role
You may be asked to take responsibility for the store on an ad hoc basis, so supervisory experience is desirable.
We understand that the 'perfect candidate' may not tick every box. If you're excited to work with us and meet most of the skills or experience requirements, please apply. You might be just what we're looking for!
For more information about the role, working in charity retail, and to meet the retail team, please:
* Download the job description at the bottom of the page
* Contact James Horseman, Central Area Support Manager, at james.horseman@stpetershospice.org
We review applications as they arrive and may close the vacancy early, so early application is encouraged.
This role is exempt from the ROA, and the jobholder will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. For sensitive DBS applications, please call 0300 131 2784 or email sensitive@dbs.gov.uk after receiving the form.
About Us
We’ve spent over 40 years helping people die in peace and dignity. We provide the best possible end-of-life care, combining compassion with clinical expertise. We also support the families of our patients before, during, and after bereavement.
Our work inspires people to give back through fundraising, donations, volunteering, and support. We aim to teach others and share our skills to improve end-of-life care across the NHS and care homes. We are here for everyone, for free, forever.
The Benefits
If you join our clinical team, we offer NHS Agenda for Change benefits such as:
* Generous holiday entitlement and recognition for NHS service (up to 33 days for 10 years' service)
* Continuation of NHS pension scheme for existing members
* Recognition of previous NHS service for sick pay
Additional benefits include:
* 27 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service
* Pension with employer contributions up to 6%
Equity and Diversity
We aim to reflect our community’s diversity and foster an inclusive environment. We have joined ENEI, the Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion, to support our journey towards equity and inclusion.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, religion, sex, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity.
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