Retail Assistant (Part Time)

Retail Assistant (Part Time) Cambridge, East of England, England

University of Cambridge
Full Time Cambridge, East of England, England 22214 - 23144 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

If you would enjoy selling souvenirs and gifts to visitors of a busy art gallery, and if you have experience of retail and/or customer service, Kettle's Yard House and Gallery in Cambridge is looking for a new Retail Assistant to work in the gallery shop. You will work alongside the wider Front of House team to provide an integrated and coherent visitor experience throughout Kettle's Yard. In addition to the day to day running of the gallery shop, the Retail Assistant provides operational and administrative support to maintain an efficient, desirable and profitable retail offer both in store and online. Experience in a face-to-face customer service role or retail environment would be beneficial. An interest in visual arts and knowledge of Kettle's Yard is also desirable.

This is a permanent zero-hour position, with work to be scheduled as and when needed, to provide cover for busy periods, annual and sick leave.

We believe that diversity strengthens and enriches us. We are committed to helping to make the arts and cultural sector a more diverse and equal place. To this end we are actively seeking to diversify our staff and would particularly encourage BIPOC candidates and people with disabilities to apply for this vacancy. If you wish to self-identify please do so in your personal statement.

About Kettle's Yard: Kettle's Yard is the University of Cambridge's modern and contemporary art gallery. It was founded in 1957 by Jim and Helen Ede. It consists of a beautiful house with a remarkable collection of modern art and a gallery that presents a diverse programme of modern and contemporary art exhibitions. It has an international reputation for its programmes which includes concerts of new and classical music and an extensive and diverse programme of learning and community activities.

Kettle's Yard's mission is to contribute to society by inspiring and engaging audiences through art, learning and research of the highest quality.

We believe that great art should not be the privilege of the few, but for everyone. Our values reflect Kettle's Yard creator Jim Ede's support for artists and belief in art's power to make us look again and change how we see the world.

The closing date for applications is end of the day on 6th October, please apply online using the link below.

Interviews are expected to be held during the week beginning 16th October.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

Any queries regarding this position should be directed to [email protected]. Please bear in mind that due to limited staffing and a large number of applications, we will only be able to provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.

Please quote reference DC38581 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Retail Assistant (Part Time)
University of Cambridge

www.cam.ac.uk
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Professor Stephen Toope
$2 to $5 billion (USD)
10000+ Employees
College / University
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