Sales Assistant

Helen & Douglas House; Amersham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Beautiful shop environment

Supportive team

Meaningful role

Family moments

Job summary

Helen and Douglas House in Amersham is seeking a part-time Sales Assistant to greet customers, create displays, and support donations. The role is weekend-focused, primarily Sundays, with a warm, friendly approach and a passion for retail presentation.

You will join a team of staff and volunteers in a shop environment that connects people with meaningful fundraising work; prior retail experience is helpful but a welcoming attitude is what matters.

Qualifications

• Must have customer service experience.
• Retail experience is a plus.
• Strong eye for presentation and visual merchandising.
• Team orientation and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming customers with warmth and professionalism.
• Creating displays that catch the eye and tell a story.
• Supporting donations with care and efficiency.
• Working alongside a team of staff and volunteers.

Skills

Customer service

Retail experience

Visual merchandising

Teamwork

Job description

Sales Assistant

Company: Helen and Douglas House
Salary: £12.71 to £12.71 an hour
Hours: Part-time
Location: Amersham, UK, Europe, HP6 5DR
Job type: Permanent
Posting date: 1 Jun 2026
Closing date: 24 Sept 2026

Summary

Sales Assistant

• Hours: 7.5 hours per week (weekend, mainly Sunday)
• Location: Amersham
• Salary: £12.71 per hour
• Closing date: 24th September 2026 at 12 noon

Love people? Love beautiful things? Love making a difference?

You might be just who we're looking for.

In our Helen & Douglas House shops, we don't just sell - we connect, we care, and we present every item with thought and intention. Every sale helps Helen & Douglas House support families through life's toughest moments.

We're looking for a Sales Assistant with charm, confidence, and a great eye - someone who can turn a rail of clothes into a boutique moment and make every customer feel like a VIP.

What you'll be doing:

• Welcoming customers with warmth and professionalism
• Creating displays that catch the eye and tell a story
• Supporting donations with care and efficiency
• Working alongside a brilliant team of staff and volunteers

What you'll bring:

• A natural flair for customer service
• A love of retail and a sharp eye for presentation
• A positive, can-do attitude
• A desire to be part of something meaningful

What's in it for you?

• A beautiful shop environment
• A team that's supportive, passionate, and fun
• A role with real purpose
• The chance to help families create moments together

Ready to bring your skills to a role that matters?

Please note that everyone working for Helen & Douglas House are required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Helen & Douglas House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are an equal opportunities employer and value the benefits of a diverse workforce.

We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community.

Please contact

[e-mail] if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process.