Retail Cover Supervisor (Zero Hours) - Weymouth

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

Job summary

Join a reputable charity as a Standby Shop Assistant in Weymouth, where your retail skills will support daily operations and community engagement. This zero-hours contract offers flexible working and a pay rate of £13.69 per hour, exceeding the National Living Wage.

Benefits

Pension schemes

Physical and mental wellbeing programs

24/7 GP access via MetLife

Discounts at various retailers

Qualifications

• Must have retail experience and cash handling skills.
• Supervisory and customer-facing experience preferred.
• Good computer and administrative skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations of the shop and manage donations.
• Serve the community and supervise store activities.
• Work closely with shop management and lead volunteers.

Skills

Retail experience

Cash handling

Supervisory experience

Customer-facing roles

Computer skills

Administrative skills

Job description

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Weymouth, United Kingdom

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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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 flexible new team member to join us as a Standby Shop Assistant.

More about the role

Our Weymouth shop is at the heart of the community, loved by customers and supported by donations. We receive unique and modern items, and every purchase helps us care for over 40,000 animals annually through rehoming, veterinary, and education programs.

As a Standby Shop Assistant, you will use your retail experience to support daily operations, working closely with the Shop Manager and Assistant Shop Manager. You will serve the community, lead and motivate volunteers, manage donations, and supervise store activities.

Our shops are open Monday to Sunday, 09:00 to 17:00, with weekend and bank holiday work possibly required.

This is a zero-hours contract with hours varying based on shop needs. The pay rate is £13.69 per hour, including holiday pay, which exceeds the National Living Wage of £12.21.

Join us to make a difference in your community!

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
• Has computer and administrative skills

Bonus points if you have:

• Additional relevant experience

How to apply

Click the apply button below and complete the online application before the closing date. Applications are reviewed as received, and interviews are scheduled accordingly. We may close the vacancy early if response is overwhelming.

We value our staff highly. Blue Cross offers a supportive working environment, physical and mental wellbeing programs, 24/7 GP access via MetLife, pension schemes, and discounts at various retailers. For more details, visit the 'why work for us' page on our website. Learn more about Blue Cross, our mission, and our work supporting animals and communities on our About Us page.