Sales Assistant - Croydon - 12 month fixed term contract

Princess Alice Hospice; Croydon; On-site; GBP 13,638,000 - 14,465,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Training

Employee Assistance

Blue light card

Pension scheme

Shop discount

Job summary

Princess Alice Hospice in Croydon is seeking a Sales Assistant for a 12-month fixed-term contract to deliver excellent customer service on the shop floor and support the Shop Manager in maximising income to support the charity.

You will coordinate, display and price donated goods, promote Gift Aid and fundraising activities, and join a values-led organisation that supports patients and their families. Part-time 15 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Deliver excellent customer service in line with our values.
• Able to coordinate and price donated goods with guidance from Shop Manager.
• Promote Gift Aid and fundraising initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers on the shop floor and support the Shop Manager.
• Coordinate, display and price donated goods for sale.
• Promote Gift Aid and fundraising activities to maximise income.

Job description

Sales Assistant - Croydon - 12 month fixed term contract

Salary £12.71 per hour Work Pattern Part-time - 15 hours per week (2 days over 7 days). Location Croydon Application Deadline Sunday, October 11, 2026 Interview Date 2026-Oct-22 00:00 Job Profile Job Profile document
Job Summary

Are you able to deliver excellent standards of Customer Service in line with our five key values of Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence? If so, we have a role for you!

About the role:

We are looking for an enthusiastic and friendly Sales Assistant at our Croydon shop, to help customers on the shop floor and support the Shop Manager to generate and maximise income to support our mission.

Some of your tasks will include to co-ordinate, display and price donated goods following advice and support from the Shop Manager, as well as promoting Gift Aid and fundraising initiatives.

As well as the opportunity to join an organisation where you will be able to make a difference to our patients and their families, some of our employee benefits include:

• 27 days’ annual leave, plus recognised public holidays – rising to 29 days after 5 years’ service and 33 days after 10 years’ service (pro rata for part time)
• Training support and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme – promoting staff wellbeing
• Access to blue light card discount
• Access to Pension Scheme
• 25% discount in our shops

As this position involves lone working, you must be at least 18 years old to be able to apply.

About us:

Princess Alice Hospice is a charity supporting people in life, death and grief. We’re dedicated to working closely with individuals, communities and organisations in the London Boroughs of Kingston and Richmond and large parts of Surrey, to ensure more people receive the support they need.

For further information or queries please contact the People Services Team by e-mail:[e-mail]

At Princess Alice Hospice we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity. We are fully committed to equality of opportunity and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and lived experiences. We value the unique perspectives each person brings and strive to create a workplace where everyone feels respected and supported. We are an organisation where you can be you.

We are signed up to the Disability Confident scheme and we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

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