Retail Cover Supervisor (Zero Hours) - Weymouth

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

Job summary

Join a leading charity as a Standby Shop Assistant in Weymouth, where you'll play a crucial role in daily operations, manage donations, and support volunteers. This flexible role offers the chance to make a real difference in the community while enjoying a generous benefits package.

Benefits

38 days holiday rising to 43 with service

Health cash plan

Free access to GP services

Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution

Life assurance

20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance

Annual volunteer days

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a retail environment.
• Experience managing volunteers is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage incoming donations and supervise volunteers.
• Assist in daily operations of the shop.

Skills

Customer Service

Cash Handling

Supervisory Skills

Computer Literacy

Job description

Retail Cover Supervisor (Zero Hours) - Weymouth

Application Deadline: 7 July 2025

Department: Fundraising, Comms & Engagement

Employment Type: Zero Hours

Location: Weymouth

Reporting To: Shop Manager

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 shop's daily operations. Working with our Shop Manager and Assistant Shop Manager, you will be confident serving your community and helping lead and motivate our 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. This role is on a zero hours contract where there are no guaranteed working hours in a week, but hours will be agreed based on business need – flexibility is key for this role. Weekend and bank holiday working may be required.

Join us and 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:

• Full-time equivalent of 38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays)
• 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
• Free physiotherapy advice and face-to-face intervention
• Health cash plan
• Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme
• Pension scheme with an enhanced employer contribution
• Professional fees paid with Continuing Professional Development and personal development support
• Life assurance
• 20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Recognition scheme
• Annual volunteer days
• Charity worker discounts across various retailers

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