Sunday Sales Assistant

Age Uk; Oxford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading charity as a Sunday Sales Assistant in Oxford. This role involves managing the shop, providing excellent customer service, and contributing to fundraising efforts. Enjoy a flexible working environment and various employee benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday (pro-rata) plus bank holidays

Generous pension with 8% contribution

Discounts through Blue Light Card

Life assurance

Bupa health cashback plan

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills required.
• Previous retail experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage stock and maintain shop appearance.
• Maximise sales and promote Gift Aid.

Skills

Customer Service

Team Player

Health & Safety Knowledge

Job description

Job Description

Age UK has another fantastic opportunity! We are recruiting for a Sunday Sales Assistant in our St. Clements 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 shop's appearance, maximising sales, and promoting Gift Aid to customers.

If you wish to utilize your skills and experience in a role that helps raise funds for 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 10kgs).

To ensure smooth store operations, interviews will be conducted throughout the advertising period. Early applications are encouraged.

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship; the successful applicant must have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK.

** PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A 6-MONTH FIXED-TERM CONTRACT **

About you:

• Excellent customer service skills
• Literate and numerate
• An effective team player
• Ability to lift and carry heavy bags of stock
• Basic knowledge of Health & Safety and Fire regulations
• Previous experience in retail or managing a shop is advantageous
• A flexible approach to work is essential

What we offer in return:

• A 6-hour working week
• 25 days holiday (pro-rata) plus bank holidays
• A generous pension with 8% contribution from us
• Discounts and rewards through Blue Light Card and BenefitHub
• Life assurance and Bupa health cashback plan
• Tickets for Good – free and discounted event tickets

Additional Information

We cannot accept applications from candidates under 18, as the role involves working alone in the shop.

All CVs are anonymized during the application process. Please remove personal details from your cover letter/supporting statement to support fair and unbiased recruitment. Your name and address will only be known if invited for an interview.

We particularly encourage applications from men, and candidates from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, to promote diversity.

Early applications are advised, as we review submissions throughout the advertising period and may close the advert at any time.