Retail Assistant_Belsize Park

Job Description

Title: Retail Assistant

Salary: £11.44 per hour

Hours: As and when contract

Contract: Permanent

Based: Belsize Park Store

Closing date: We are reviewing applications as soon as they are received. We advise you APPLY NOW if you are interested.

Interview date: TBC

Are you a dynamic and experienced retail professional looking for a rewarding new challenge? Do you have a passion for making a difference in your community? If so, we want to hear from you! Marie Curie is seeking a talented and dedicated Assistant Retail Manager to lead our team and help support our mission of providing care and support to those with terminal illnesses.

• Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work
• Defined contribution schemes for Pension
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
• Introduce a friend scheme
• Help with childcare cost (T & C’s apply)
• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
• Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
• Life assurance – for all employees
• Eye care- (under Display Screen Equipment (DSE) regulations, Marie Curie will pay towards sight tests if you use computer screens and other displays as part of your job)

What's in it for you

• Annual leave allowance – England and Wales = 25 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)
• Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave
• Continuous Professional development – Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional development
• Industry leading training programmes
• Flexible Working
• Free DBS

What we are looking for:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational abilities and ability to prioritise workload
• Experience in retail management, preferably in the charity sector
• Ability to motivate and influence others
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation and retail best practices
• Good team management experience

Marie Curie is a leading charity dedicated to providing care and support for people living with terminal illnesses and their families. With over 130 shops across the UK, we are committed to making a positive impact in our communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Retail Manager in maximising sales and managing stock effectively
• Assist in maintaining high standards of display and layout in the shop
• Provide excellent customer service and deal with customers and donors on all levels
• Support the recruitment and management of volunteers
• Ensure adherence to health and safety procedures and Marie Curie's shop policies
• Assist in the effective running of the shop in the absence of the Retail Manager
• Drive sales to improve store performance and support the Store Team to stay within budget

For more information or an informal chat, please contact our Retail District Manager Noel Fawcett.