Retail Sales Assistant - Penhill

Prospect Hospice; Swindon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading charity as a Retail Sales Assistant in Swindon, where you will help raise vital funds for end-of-life care. You will provide excellent customer service, drive sales, and work collaboratively with volunteers in a friendly environment.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Generous contributory pension scheme

Discounts with local retailers

Employee Assistance Programme

Supportive induction and training

Qualifications

• Friendly, team-focused attitude.
• Great customer service skills.
• Previous retail experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding customer service.
• Drive sales and present attractive displays.
• Work closely with volunteers.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Passion for Sustainable Fashion

Job description

Passionate about fashion, sustainability, and making a difference? Join Prospect Hospice as a Retail Sales Assistant and help raise vital funds for end-of-life care for patients and their families in your community.

We are seeking a permanent retail sales assistant to work in our Penhill shop.

About Prospect Hospice

Our shops are the heart of our charity and the community. By selling pre-loved items and promoting sustainable shopping, we raise funds to provide exceptional care for those living with life-limiting illnesses. As part of our retail team, you’ll directly contribute to delivering vital care at our hospice in Wroughton.

Hours: 15 hours per week (2 days out of 7, one of which would be on a Sunday.)

What is the role?

As a Retail Sales Assistant, you’ll:

• Provide outstanding customer service to ensure every shopper feels welcome.
• Take an active role in driving sales and presenting attractive displays.
• Work closely with volunteers, fostering a friendly and collaborative environment.
• Be an ambassador for Prospect Hospice and promote our charity’s values.

This role is perfect if you’re enthusiastic about fashion, second-hand shopping, or upcycling, and want to gain valuable retail experience.

What We’re Looking For:

• A friendly, team-focused attitude.
• A passion for sustainable fashion and trends.
• Great customer service skills and a willingness to learn.
• Previous retail experience is a plus, but not essential – we’ll train you!

Additional Information:

• Applicants must be over 18 due to key-holder responsibilities.
• You’ll need access to transportation, as you may be asked to work at other shop locations.
• You may be asked to work additional hours if needed.

We offer a great range of benefits, including:

• 27 days holiday FTE plus bank holidays (rising with length of service)
• Generous contributory pension scheme and life assurance
• Discounts with local retailers, gyms and service providers including Blue Light Discount Card
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Supportive induction, training and development

To apply please submit your CV via the green apply button.

Prospect Hospice is committed to encouraging a diverse and inclusive working environment. We recognise that promoting diversity and eliminating discrimination in our workplace will bring benefits for our people, our business and the communities we serve.

We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, offending background, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those we support. As part of our SAFER recruitment processes, offers of employment will be subject to thorough checks, which may include a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, satisfactory references, online and social media checks and verification of qualifications. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to adhere to our safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

We will review applications as they come in and therefore, we may close the vacancy before the closing date. Candidates are therefore advised to apply early.

Prospect Hospice is a working name of Prospect Hospice Limited. Registered Office: Moormead Road, Wroughton, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 9BY. A company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales (1494909) and a charity registered in England and Wales (280093)
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