Sales Assistant

British Heart Foundation; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

38 days annual leave (plus sell leave)

Holistic leave up to 10 days/year

Maternity/Paternity/Adoption leave

Wagestream early wages access

25% staff discount

Health cash plan

24/7 Virtual GP and EAP

Pension with employer up to 10%

Cycle to work scheme

Gym discounts

Retailer discounts

Job summary

British Heart Foundation in Brentwood is seeking a Sales Assistant for a part-time, fixed-term role of 6 hours per week. You will engage customers, merchandise donated stock, and support online sales efforts in a fast-paced charity store.

Weekend and bank holiday work on a rota basis is required, with a 12-month contract term. The role emphasizes teamwork, a proactive attitude, and comfort with tills and basic tech.

Qualifications

• Part-time role with 6 hours per week and weekend/bank holiday rota.
• Must be 18+ to apply.
• Role may be physically demanding (lifting furniture, bags).

Responsibilities

• Provide first-class customer service in a busy charity shop.
• Organise and merchandise donated stock to maximise sales.
• Collaborate with the E-Commerce team to boost online sales.
• Handle till duties and assist with donations when needed.

Skills

Customer service

Merchandising

Teamwork

Weekend flexibility

Tech literacy

Tools

POS system

PC

Job description

Would you like to be part of a retail team that are community based, offer amazing choice and genuine sustainability?

Look no further - join us as a Sales Assistant in Brentwood

This is a part time role working 6 hours a week in one of our busy clothing stores. Our stores are fast-paced and trade 7 days a week. This role requires flexibility to work weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis.

This is a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract.

What does this role involve?

As a Sales Assistant you'll be at the very heart of our retail operation. This is not just a standing behind the till or filling shelves type of role, we're looking for someone who will deliver a first class customer service experience. It's a fun, fast-paced environment where no two days are the same and everyone works as a team.

Every day is different in charity retail, as well as working on the till or sorting donations, you can expect to:

• Engage with customers, providing exceptional service and promoting our charity's mission
• Organise and merchandise donated stock creatively to maximise sales potential
• Collaborate with our E-Commerce team to maximise online sales

As a Keyholder, you'll be the go-to person when there isn't a manager on duty, keeping the store running and ensuring our customers have a great experience. You'll need to be 18+ years old to apply for this role.

Please note, this role can be physically demanding and will involve lifting large pieces of furniture / moving a high volume of donation bags.

You will be given lots of autonomy in your role and will strive to continually build your knowledge of BHF.

Previous retail experience isn't essential. What truly counts is your passion, energy, and ability to deliver the very best customer service.

You’ll be confident within a team environment and comfortable guiding the activity of volunteers on the shop floor

Able to work well under pressure and on your own initiative in a dynamic and fast-paced environment

Attention to detail in everything you do

Positive, creative, confident, customer service focussed and passionate about sustainability

You’ll be comfortable with tech, able to use a Till, PC, Smartphone and e-mail with ease.

At the British Heart Foundation (BHF) we offer a huge range of new and used quality furniture, clothing, jewellery and more, available in store and online.

Since 1961, British Heart Foundation has been at the forefront of research that has helped to halve annual deaths from cardiovascular disease in the UK. But our work is needed more than ever.

In addition to raising funds for the BHF, we connect with our local communities and help reduce clothing and furniture waste across the UK. With over 700 stores we make a huge environmental impact by preventing around 70,000 tonnes of unwanted items going to landfill every year. We receive 1.6 million items donated to our home stores and 9.8 million bags of donated items and will continue to build upon our reuse agenda in the years to come.

Belonging at BHF

BHF values the diversity of our communities and is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued. By fostering a culture of inclusion, we believe we are better equipped to achieve our mission of helping people have a healthier heart for longer.

Why join the BHF?

We have a strong culture of internal progression and will actively support you to develop your career.

Our generous staff benefits include:

• 38 days annual leave (plus the option sell leave)
• Holistic support leave of up to 10 additional days off each year
• Enhanced family policies (maternity, paternity and adoption leave)
• Wagestream - early access to your wages
• 25% staff discount
• Health cash plan (Dental, Optical, Therapies, etc)
• Access to a 24/7 Virtual GP and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Pension with employer contribution of up to 10%
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounts on gym memberships
• Discounts with a wide range of retailers