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Age UK; Orpington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Age UK in Orpington is seeking a Sunday Shop Supervisor to lead our busy weekend shop. You will ensure high standards of service, oversee stock and displays, and help the team deliver a welcoming shopping experience.

This role involves lifting bags of stock (up to 10kg), cash handling when required, and promoting Gift Aid to support Age UK’s charitable work. A flexible approach and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• Literate and numerate with basic maths.
• Team player with customer service mindset.
• Able to lift and carry bags of stock up to 10kg.
• Familiar with health and safety regulations.
• Retail experience is a plus.
• Flexible approach to duties and hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide a quality retail service and run the shop on Sundays.
• Manage stock, display goods and maintain shop appearance.
• Maximise sales and promote Gift Aid to customers.
• Assist with cash handling and tills as required.

Skills

Literate and numerate

Team player

Ability to lift and carry heavy bags

Basic knowledge of Health & Safety

Retail experience

Flexible approach

Job description

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

Sunday Shop Supervisor

Orpington

store.

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.

If you would like to utilise your skills and experience in a role that helps raise funds for some of the excellent 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 the smooth running of our stores, we will be conducting interviews throughout the advertising process. Early applications are advised.

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 '

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' & 'IKEA', up to

£1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free.

You Did It Awards

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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.

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. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.

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 your 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.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.