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Age UK has another fantastic opportunity! We are recruiting for a Sunday Sales Assistant in our Daventry store.
Our shops raise vital funds that enable the charity to support older people across the UK.
We are looking for a Sunday Sales Assistant to provide a quality retail service, taking responsibility for running our busy shop on Sundays. This varied role will include managing stock, displaying goods, maintaining the appearance of the shop, maximising sales, and promoting Gift Aid to our valued customers.
If you would like to utilise your skills and experience in a role that helps raise funds for some of the excellent services and support provided by Age UK, we would love to hear from you!
Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to handle/lift bags of stock (up to a specified weight).
To ensure the smooth running of our stores, we will be conducting interviews throughout the advertising process. Early applications are advised.
About you:
* Excellent customer service skills
* Literate and numerate
* An effective team player
* Ability to lift and carry heavy bags of stock
* A basic knowledge of Health & Safety and Fire regulations
* Previous experience of working or managing a retail shop would be an advantage
* A flexible approach to your job is essential
What we offer in return:
* A 6-hour working week
* 25 days holiday (pro-rata) + bank holiday allowance
* A generous pension – we will contribute 8%
* Great discounts and rewards through Blue Light Card and BenefitHub
* Life assurance, Bupa health cashback plan
* Tickets for Good – Free and discounted tickets for events
Additional Information:
To comply with UK legislation, we cannot accept applications from candidates under the age of 18, as the successful candidate will be required to work alone in the shop without the aid of other staff.
All CVs will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role at Age UK. Please remove personal information from your cover letter/supporting statement to support our efforts for a fair and unbiased recruitment process. Your name and address will only be known to us once you are invited for an interview.
We are particularly keen to hear from applicants from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, as men of all backgrounds are currently underrepresented in our workforce.
Early application is encouraged, as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Due to high application volumes, not all candidates may be interviewed.
Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk and children from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
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