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Shop Assistant United Kingdom

British Red Cross

Full Time United Kingdom 10.9 GBP HOURLY Today

Job description

Job Title: Shop Assistant
Job Location: Jersey
Salary: £10.90 per hour

Hours: Flexible
Contract Type: Casual

Are you a retail superstar who is passionate about helping make a difference?

We're on the lookout for a dynamic Shop Assistant to join our friendly team. This fantastic opportunity will help you develop your retail skills while making a positive impact. Come join us in our mission to spread kindness!

"I'm not delivering to a profit target to enhance someone's personal wealth - I'm making a real, visible contribution to supporting the work of my chosen charity" - Joanne, Regional Retail Manager

Helping people in crisis begins at your local shop. Our shops are home to everything from vintage gems to preloved fashion. You’ll be learning from retail experts and will have endless opportunities to develop. Are you ready to take on this exciting new role? Our team can’t wait to welcome you!

A day in the life of a Shop Assistant will involve:

You will assist the shop manager to run a profitable, customer-focussed shop that is the 'window of the British Red Cross' on the high street.
You will help to create a brilliant shopping environment and provide an excellent customer experience in store.
Working on the shop floor, you will be the first point of contact for our customers, operate the till, and create eye-catching displays.
Behind the scenes, you will be responsible for sorting stock and preparing items for display.

To be a successful Shop Assistant, you’ll need:

Previous experience of working in a retail environment and are confident with handling money
To be a strong communicator who thrives on delivering excellent customer service and enjoys meeting lots of different people
Commercial savvy with an understanding of hitting targets
To understand and anticipate each customer's needs and delight them with the service provided

The closing date for applications is 23.59 on the of 8th September 2023. Please note, we reserve the right to close applications early, given high volume.

In return for your commitment and expertise, you’ll get:

Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
Flexible working: We do our best to accommodate your preferred work style.
Learning & Development: Wide range of career opportunities + comprehensive learning.
Discounts: Access to Blue Light Discount Card and employee benefits platform.
Wellbeing Support: Access to mental health and wellbeing assistance.
Team Working: Support our mission in a collaborative team.
Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.
Season ticket loan: Interest-free loan for commuting expenses.

At The British Red Cross, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff and volunteers. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. We do this through regular data reporting, and the support of our internal Race and Equality Network (REEN), LGBT+ Network, our Disability and Wellness Network (DAWN), Gender Network, Carers Network and Youth Network.

Connecting human kindness with human crisis

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