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Age UK; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Excellent pension scheme

Life assurance

Bupa health cashback plan and EAP

Home & Tech purchase plan (Currys &amp

IKEA) up to £1000, interest-free

Job summary

Age UK is recruiting a Sunday Shop Supervisor to run our busy shop on Sundays, providing a quality retail service and supporting the charity's mission to aid older people across the UK.

The role includes stock management, display, maintaining shop appearance, maximising sales and promoting Gift Aid to customers. A flexible, reliable team player with basic Health & Safety knowledge is required.

Qualifications

• Literate and numerate are essential.
• An effective team player with good communication.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy bags of stock.
• Basic knowledge of Health & Safety and Fire regulations.
• Previous experience of working or managing a retail shop is advantageous.
• Flexibility in job duties and hours is essential.

Responsibilities

• Run the shop on Sundays and ensure a high standard of customer service.
• Manage stock, display goods and maintain shop appearance.
• Maximise sales and promote Gift Aid to customers.

Skills

Literate and numerate

Team player

Physical fitness

Health & Safety knowledge

Retail shop experience

Flexible approach

Job description

Age UK has another fantastic opportunity! We are recruiting for a

Sunday Shop Supervisor

Our shops raise vital funds that enable the charity to support older people across the UK.

We are looking for a Sunday Shop Supervisor 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.

About you

• 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

• Competitive salary, 25 days annual leave (pro rata for our part-time colleagues) + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
• 2 paid days per year (pro rata for our part-time colleagues)
• Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Bupa health cashback plan and EAP
• Home & Tech - apply to buy any Home & Tech items from Currys & IKEA, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free.

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 on their own in the shop without the aid of other staff.

Supporting statements and anonymisation

All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview.

Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme

Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible 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.

Is this the job for you? We know that men, of all backgrounds, and men and women from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds are currently under-represented in our workforce, and we want to change this! So, we are particularly keen to hear from applicants from these groups.

Reasonable adjustments

Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting the Recruitment Team. Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions.

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.