* Compensation: GBP 3,635.06 - GBP 3,635.06 - yearly
Company Description
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, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country. Our retail stores play a vital part in helping us achieve our mission by bringing in significant revenue generation, buildingawarenessand engaging local communities.
Join our team and be part of a dynamic retail environment where your can-do attitude makes a real difference. We’re looking for courageous individuals who take initiative, 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.
As a Sunday Assistant, 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 then this is a great opportunity for you.
Job Description
You will be responsible for:
* Assisting the Retail Manager in maximising sales by maintaining high standardsof display and layout, ensuring proper stock rotation, and securing realistic pricing on donated items.
* Merchandising awareness and making sure you are keeping up to date with trends and competition.
* Maximising Gift Aid income and oversee 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 on "Rounding up" their purchase, making an "add donation" for our charity and signing up for our loyalty scheme.
* Engaging with the community to drive repeat custom, stock donation, volunteer recruitment and community involvement.
* Supporting the Retail Manager in recruiting and managing volunteers and ensuring all staff and volunteers are following Marie Curie procedures and guidelines.
* In the absence of the Retail Manager, 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: Middlesbrough Store
Salary: £3,635.06 per annum + benefits
Closing date: 27th April. We are reviewing applications as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early.
* 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
* Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
* Loan schemes for bikes, computers and season tickets
* Continuous professional development opportunities
* Industry‑leading training programmes
* Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programme
* Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
* Access to Blue Light Card membership
* Subsidised eye care
In this role you will have sole responsibility for the running of the store, which will involve lone working. Due to this, we are unable to recruit anyone for this role who is under the age of 18.
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings. We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us at recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk.
Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you — your experience, perspective and voice.
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