Retail Cover Supervisor (Zero Hours) - Hythe

TN United Kingdom; Hythe; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading charity as a Standby Shop Assistant in Hythe, where you will support shop operations and serve the local community. This flexible role offers varied hours and pays the National Living Wage of £12.21 per hour. Enjoy a rewarding environment with opportunities for personal growth and a range of benefits.

Benefits

38 days of holiday per year

Enhanced pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee assistance programs

Wellbeing support programs

Free GP access via MetLife

Professional fee reimbursement

Discounts across various retailers

Qualifications

• Retail experience and customer-facing roles required.
• Proficient in cash handling and reconciliation.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential support to in-store teams.
• Manage stock and ensure smooth shop operations.
• Engage with customers and assist in shop tasks.

Skills

Retail experience

Customer service

Cash handling

Supervisory experience

Computer literacy

Job description

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Client:

Blue Cross

Location:

Hythe, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Retail

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

15.05.2025

Expiry Date:

29.06.2025

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Location: Hythe, Southampton
Closing date: 27th May 2025
Interview date: 5th June 2025

Charity shops are vibrant community hubs, and in 2025, we are opening a new shop in Hythe, Southampton! Join our team in the Waterside area to help establish this shop and serve the local community, focusing on caring for people and their pets.

More about the role

Our shops are supported by generous donations and are loved by customers. Every purchase helps fund our work caring for over 40,000 animals annually through rehoming, veterinary, and education programs.

As a Standby Shop Assistant, you will provide essential support to our in-store teams, ensuring smooth shop operations.

Your duties include customer service, stock management, and general shop tasks. Our shops operate Monday to Saturday, 09:00 to 17:00. You will work with a dedicated team of staff and volunteers in a flexible, impactful role.

This is a zero-hours role; your weekly hours will vary based on shop needs. We pay the National Living Wage of £12.21 per hour plus holiday pay.

If you're excited to make a difference in a busy, supportive environment, we want to hear from you!

This role is internally called a Standby Shop Assistant.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

· Has retail experience.

· Is proficient in cash handling and reconciliation.

· Has supervisory experience.

· Enjoys customer-facing roles.

· Is computer literate and organized.

It would be a plus if you have:

Experience in additional relevant areas.

How to apply

Click the apply button below and complete the online application before the closing date. We review applications as received and may close early if we receive many responses.

At Blue Cross, our people are our greatest asset. We offer a supportive, rewarding environment where you can grow your career with us.

Our benefits include:

• 38 days of holiday per year, increasing with service (pro-rata for part-time).
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Access to employee assistance programs.
• Wellbeing support programs.
• Free GP access via MetLife.
• Professional fee reimbursement.
• Discounts across various retailers.

Learn more about our benefits on the 'Why work for us' page of our website. To discover more about Blue Cross, visit our About Us page.