Sales Assistant

HELEN & DOUGLAS HOUSE; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Helen & Douglas House in Cirencester is seeking a Sales Assistant to join a small, friendly team and help create a welcoming shopping experience. You will turn rails into boutique moments and support families through charitable work.

The role is permanent, part-time with 7.5 hours per week (mostly Sundays). A CVS of care and a love for retail will help you excel in this meaningful position in Cirencester.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service environments.
• Ability to present merchandise attractively and tell a story.
• Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork.
• Willingness to contribute to a charitable mission.

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 presentation

Positive attitude

Desire to be part of something meaning

Job description

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Salary£12.71 per hour

Location53 Cricklade Street, Cirencester, GL7 1HY

This is a Permanent, Part Time vacancy that will close in 13 days at 12:00 BST.

The Vacancy

Sales Assistant

• Hours:7.5 hours per week (weekend, mainly Sunday)
• Location:Cirencester
• Salary:£12.71 per hour
• Closing date:5th October 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?

We reserve the right to close the advert at any time therefore we encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible.

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.

The Company

Helen & Douglas House is a registered hospice charity based in Oxford, providing palliative, respite, end-of-life and bereavement care to life-limited children and their families.

We foster a climate where team members feel able to openly question, debate and appropriately challenge their own and the practice of others; as such, we welcome new ideas and strive to constantly improve our delivery of care to our patients.

The Benefits