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8 hour contract
Why The Works
The Works inspires reading, learning, creativity and play. We do more than sell products; we inspire and help people ignite their creativity, find new passions and rekindle fond memories. The unseen possibilities are limitless, and it all starts with you.
Our Perks
* 25% Colleague Discount and exclusive Double Discount days
* MyWorks – Access exclusive online discounts across hundreds of retailers, holidays, utilities deals, tech and more
* Family Friendly Leave – Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
* Holiday – 28 days including bank holidays, or 33 days including bank holidays for Deputy and Store Managers
* Can‑Do Academy – Instant access to further training and development
* Stream – Claim early access to 50% of your wages as you earn them
* Share Scheme – Own a piece of The Works
* 24/7 family support – Through partnership with Retail Trust Charity and Employee Assistance Programme
* Healthcare Cash Plan – Support for everyday healthcare costs
* Long service awards, pension, life assurance, Cycle to Work scheme and optional charity giving
Become a Retail Sales Assistant
You’ll be the heartbeat of our retail store by greeting customers with a warm smile and helping them leave happy and excited. Your passion for our brand and products will be contagious and motivating. Our customers will want to return time and time again for more inspiration. Some of our colleagues are even BookTok influencers or Instagram creatives. We foster an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone can be their authentic self.
Our Culture
The Works is a supportive, friendly and inclusive environment. We share must‑watch TV recommendations and favourite page‑turners. Our team works together, supporting each other and inspiring our customers.
Keyholder Responsibilities
* Support Store Management team to keep the store running: opening, closing, and running the store when needed.
* Maintain stock, sort, price and merchandise deliveries.
* Accept keyholder pay enhancement when holding keys.
* Carry out other duties as required.
Skills / Behaviours That Will Set You Apart
* Genuine and authentic positivity, creativity and passion for the brand.
* Resilient champion – handle fast‑paced retail environment, juggling busy days, heavy deliveries and customers.
* Stock magician – sort, price and merchandise deliveries like a pro.
Our Purpose
To inspire reading, learning, creativity and play.
Our Values
Crafty – Smart with what we’ve got.
Caring – Heart in every action.
Can‑do – Energy that gets it done.
We Listen. We Care. We promote diversity, inclusion andreasonable adjustments. All employees are invited to discuss flexible working and reasonable adjustments. We support interviews and reasonable adjustments for all applicants.
We don’t just sell products. We inspire reading, learning, creativity and play. 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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