Overview
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12 hour contract
Become part of a team that inspires reading, learning, creativity and play. Our culture is supportive, friendly, and inclusive, with opportunities for development and flexible working where possible.
Responsibilities
* Be the heartbeat of the store: greet customers, provide enthusiastic service, and help them leave inspired and satisfied with their purchases.
* Support Store Management as a keyholder where applicable, including opening, closing, and running the store when needed (training provided).
* Assist with stock, pricing, merchandising, and deliveries to maintain attractive and organized displays.
* Engage with customers to promote brand and product awareness, helping them find items that meet their needs.
Skills & Behaviours
* Genuine and authentic; positive, creative, and passionate about the brand and products.
* Resilient in a fast-paced retail environment; capable of multitasking and handling busy days.
* Stock management and merchandising abilities; comfortable sorting and organizing stock.
Our Perks & Benefits
* 25% colleague discount, plus exclusive Double Discount days
* MyWorks – access exclusive online discounts across retailers
* Family-friendly leave with enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
* Holiday entitlement: 28 days (33 days for Deputy and Store Managers)
* Can-Do Academy – access to training and development
* Wagestream – early access to 50% of earned wages
* Share scheme and 24/7 support via Retail Trust Employee Assistance Programme
* Healthcare Cash Plan to support everyday healthcare costs
* Additional rewards such as long service awards, pension, life assurance, Cycle to Work, and charity giving
Our Purpose & Values
To inspire reading, learning, creativity and play – making lives more fulfilled. We are Crafty, Caring, Can-do, and We Listen. We care about diversity, inclusion, and reasonable adjustments to support applicants.
Eligibility & Other
If you’re over 18, you’ll join as a keyholder. If under 18, you won’t perform keyholding duties until you turn 18, at which point training and pay enhancements are available.
We’re open to discussions around working hours and flexible arrangements where possible.
We don’t just sell products; we inspire reading, learning, creativity and play. Because when people spend time doing what they love, it’s Time Well Spent. And with the right passion – It All Starts With You.
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