Retail Advisor, 30hrs, Bradford

Virgin Media O2; Bradford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bupa healthcare

Wellbeing support

Life cover

Pension

Holiday entitlement

Birthday off

Discounts on broadband/TV/mobile

Cycle2Work

Dental insurance

Neurodiversity assessments

Virgin Family platform

O₂ Priority

Job summary

Virgin Media O₂ in Bradford is hiring a part-time Retail Advisor to help customers choose from mobile, broadband and TV services, and to guide price plans and setup for their lifestyle.

You will build trust with empathy, take ownership of queries, and work with the store team to hit targets while delivering exceptional customer service. Induction over two weeks (30 hours) with ongoing coaching is provided.

Qualifications

• Confidence and communication skills required.
• Empathy and ability to deliver great customer experiences.

Responsibilities

• Help customers choose from a range of products including mobile, broadband and TV packages.
• Assist customers in selecting price plans and setup.
• Showcase features and accessibility tools while explaining benefits.
• Take ownership of customer queries and resolve issues to build trust.
• Collaborate with the store team to meet targets and ensure customer satisfaction.

Skills

Confidence and communication

Empathy and customer focus

Resilience and targets

Flexibility

Willingness to learn

Job description

About the Role

As a Retail Advisor, you’ll be the person customers turn to for advice, guidance and solutions, helping them get the most out of the technology that keeps them connected. It’s about more than selling; it’s about building trust, showing empathy and taking ownership to create positive, memorable experiences for our customers. You’ll receive a competitive hourly rate of £13.45.

Summary

• Location: Bradford
• Job Family: Retail
• Job Type: Part Time
• Posted Date: 21-Sep-2026
• Ref #: 75351

Day to Day, You’ll

• Help customers choose from our range of products, including mobile phones, tablets, SIMs, accessories, broadband and our TV entertainment packages.
• Support customers in finding the right price plan and setup for their lifestyle.
• Confidently showcase new and existing technology, demonstrating features like accessibility tools.
• Take ownership of customer queries, resolving issues and building trust.
• Work with your team to achieve store targets and strong customer satisfaction outcomes.

You’ll be supported from day one. Within your first two weeks, you’ll complete 2 x 2-day induction sessions (30 hours) covering product knowledge, systems and customer experience. Ongoing coaching and development will support your growth beyond induction.

You’ll work as part of a close-knit retail team where collaboration, shared success and learning from each other are part of everyday life.

Our Ways of Working

This is a retail role, so flexibility is important. Shifts are worked across store opening hours and may include evenings, weekends and peak trading periods. Shift patterns and working hours will be discussed as part of the recruitment process so expectations are clear from the start.

Accessible, Inclusive and Equitable for All

Virgin Media O₂ is an equal opportunities employer and we work hard to remove bias and barriers. We want everyone who joins us – and everyone thinking about joining us – to feel seen, heard and supported.

When you work with us, you’ll have access to our award-winning employee network groups that champion allyship, connection and inclusion across the business.

Who we are

At Virgin Media O₂, we connect millions of people across the UK through broadband, mobile, TV and entertainment. Our retail teams are at the heart of our high street presence, helping customers understand their options and make confident choices.

We’re proud to be named one of the Financial Times Top 500 Best Employers for 2026.

To Be Successful In This Role, You’ll Bring

• Confidence and strong communication skills.
• A genuine passion for delivering great customer experiences.
• Resilience and motivation to work towards individual and team targets.
• Flexibility to adapt to different customers, products and priorities.
• An open mindset and willingness to learn in a fast-paced retail environment.

What matters most in this role is mindset.

What’s in it for you

Our benefits include Bupa healthcare, wellbeing support, life cover, a pension and generous holiday – plus your birthday off.

You’ll Also Have Access To

• Discounts on broadband, TV and mobile.
• Cycle2Work schemes.
• Dental insurance and neurodiversity assessments.
• The Virgin Family platform and O₂ Priority.

Application Process Support

We’ll ask about any adjustments you might need and do our best to support you throughout the process. Applications are reviewed throughout the advert window. Any offer will be subject to background checks, including a criminal record check and, for some roles, a financial background check.