Retail Cover Supervisor (Zero Hours) - Weymouth

Blue Cross UK; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Cross UK is seeking a Standby Shop Assistant for its newly established shop in Weymouth. In this role, you will support daily store operations, manage donations, and guide volunteers, contributing to meaningful community engagement and animal care initiatives.

Benefits

Wellbeing support programmes

Free access to GP services

Enhanced pension scheme

Charity worker discounts

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a retail environment.
• Proficient in cash handling and reconciliation.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Thrives in a customer-facing environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations and assist shop manager.
• Support and supervise volunteers.
• Handle incoming donations and cash transactions.

Skills

Cash handling

Customer service

Supervisory

Computer literacy

Job description

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Location: Weymouth

Application Deadline: 7 July 2025

Department: Fundraising, Comms & Engagement

Location: Weymouth

Compensation: £13.69 / hour

Description

Contract: Zero hours contract
Salary: £13.69 per hour
Location: High Street, Christchurch
Closing Date: 7th July 2025

The seaside town of Weymouth is passionate about its history and local community and we are proud to have a brand new shop to share with locals and tourists alike! Our shop is looking for a new flexible member of staff to join us as a Standby Shop Assistant.

More about the role

Our Weymouth shop is right in the heart of the community, loved by our fantastic customers and supported by generous donations. Due to its location, we’re lucky to receive some unique and modern items where every purchase helps us continue our vital work, caring for over 40,000 animals each year through our rehoming, veterinary, and education programmes.

As a Standby Shop Assistant, you will use your experience in retail and play a crucial role in our shops daily operations. Working with our Shop Manager and Assistant Shop Manager, you will be confident serving your community and helping lead and motivate our team of volunteers. You can expect to manage incoming donations along with supervising and supporting our volunteers with the daily operations of the store.

Our shops open Monday to Sunday from 09:00 to 17:00 where weekend and bank holiday working may be required.

This is a zero-hours contract, which means your hours will vary based on the shop’s needs. We are committed to paying the National Living Wage, which is currently £12.21 per hour. For this role, the total hourly rate is £13.69, including additional elements like holiday pay.

Join us and to make a difference in your local community!

Internally this role is known as a Standby Shop Assistant.

About you

We are looking for someone who:
· Has previous experience working in a retail environment.
· Is proficient in cash handling and reconciliation.
· Has supervisory experience.
· Thrives in a customer-facing environment.
· Possesses computer literacy and administration skills.

It would also be great if you have experience:
· Managing volunteers.

How to apply
Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date. Applications will be reviewed as we receive them and interviews arranged accordingly. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

Blue Cross benefits

Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make the difference that we do today.

In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can. We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are.

Our generous benefits package includes:

• Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support
• Free access to GP via MetLife- 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family
• Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution
• Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers
  

To read more about the benefits Blue Cross has to offer, please visit the 'why work for us' page on our website.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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