Overview
Shop Assistant – Sue Ryder Charity shop, Churchill Way, King Edward Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 1AQ
15 Hours per week over 7 days. £12.21 per hour + rewards & Benefits
Be there when it matters.
Winners of the Employer of the Year for the People in Retail Awards 2023 – Retail Bulletin.
Sue Ryder is one of the largest charity retailers in the UK with over 400 shops. Every item sold in our shops generates funding so we can continue to provide 2.7 million hours of expert medical, practical, bereavement and emotional support every year, in our hospices, in people's homes and in the community. We are here to make sure that everyone approaching the end of life or living with grief can access the support they need.
We have a much-loved presence on high streets across the country - with a range of innovative shops, including boutiques, vintage and retro shops, and large format stores. As a member of the retail team, you’ll be helping us inspire communities to provide more care for more people through innovating and collaborating on ways to reduce, reuse and recycle. You will also be contributing to drive up the income that generates the vital funds necessary to keep our care and support services running.
We understand our people are our most important asset and work hard to make sure you feel valued and included as part of a team. In retail most work every weekend, our managers mainly work only 1 in 2. We don\'t expect our teams to work past 5.15 in most of our shops. The earliest we start is 8.45am. We have every Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day off.
The fantastically generous community in and around Macclesfield provides our Sue Ryder shop with donations ranging from bespoke furniture to designer clothing. There is something for everyone in our two stores on Churchill way. We now have an amazing furniture sales room just adjacent to our Macclesfield shop car park, stocking a range including electrics, white goods and TVS in addition to donated and new goods furniture. In the main shop we have an exciting vintage and retro section and a selection of nursery equipment, as well as the high-quality men\'s and ladies clothing, accessories and bric-a-brac we always have stocked.
About you
Do you have excellent customer service skills? Are you comfortable working in a busy fast paced environment? If so come and support our shop team in our Macclesfield store and contribute to the work we do across Sue Ryder!
As our new Shop Assistant, you will help us to create a well-presented shop where customers get great service. You will sort and size stock and be on hand to help customers with their purchases. Remember that you could often be moving stock – which may involve lifting heavy goods or furniture.
Other responsibilities include:
* To help maximise donated income through proactive stock generation, optimum pricing, processing stock to agreed levels and stock planning.
* Set high standards of merchandising and housekeeping, ensuring you and your colleagues’ health and safety is a priority.
* Manage effective stock processes to ensure your shop is well merchandised with fresh, seasonal stock at all times.
* Act as a brand ambassador for Sue Ryder, supporting in store campaigns to promote the brand and national fundraising initiatives.
Minimum Essential Criteria
* Customer Service Experience
* Cash Handling/Till work
* Basic IT skills (emails/instant messaging/video calls)
* Organisational Skills
* Lone working experience
Desirable Criteria
* High street retail/leisure/hospitality background
* KPI and target experience
* Team Player
* Merchandising/Stock rotation
Competitive Benefits Package
* 27 days holiday rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays (pro rata if part-time)
* Company pension scheme
* Staff discount with thousands of retailers
* and lots more. Please visit our careers website for the full list.
Closing date: 2nd October
Interview date: 8th October
If you want more than just a job, we want you. Join the team and be there when it matters.
https://www.sueryder.org/jobs/why-work-for-sue-ryder
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. We recognise that a diverse workforce allows us to provide the best care and support. We are committed to encouraging equity, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, those from lower socio-economic backgrounds, and those living with disabilities. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we’re proud to support the Offer an Interview scheme. This means we will offer an interview to all disabled applicants who best meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. We use inclusive recruitment practices including sharing interview themes or questions in advance, offering remote interviews where needed, and other accessibility support. If you require support to complete an application or participate fully in the interview process, please email recruitment@sueryder.org. Once in post you\'ll have access to staff and volunteer networks for LGBTQ+ colleagues, ethnic diversity and equity, people with disabilities, and women and non-binary individuals, plus an Inclusion Passport to record and carry your workplace adjustments. For more information on our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion work, please visit: www.sueryder.org/jobs/equity-diversity-inclusion
Join us in creating a culture where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to thrive. Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one size fits all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone. We are there when it matters.
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