Sales Assistant (Superstore)

St Barnabas Hospice; London; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

St Barnabas Hospice is seeking a full-time Sales Assistant for their award-winning superstore. The role involves generating sales, controlling costs, and providing a supportive shopping environment while being part of a dedicated team committed to fundraising for hospice care.

Benefits

Aegon Pension Scheme or NHS pension continuation

29 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Previous work experience in a commercial and/or charity retail environment.
• Desirable qualifications: GCSEs or NVQ in retail/customer service.

Responsibilities

• Help raise funds that support hospice care and ensure efficient shop experience.
• Generate maximum sales and control costs within a busy retail environment.

Skills

Passion for charity retail

Social media knowledge

Fashion knowledge

Collectables knowledge

Education

GCSEs at grade C or above in Maths and English

NVQ or equivalent in retail/customer service

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Time to care - time to make a difference!

Ready for a new challenge and to work for one of Lincolnshire’s most loved charities? We have an exciting opportunity to join the St Barnabas retail team as a full-time Sales Assistant working in our busy, award-winning superstore – The Warehouse – in Lincoln.

At St Barnabas Hospice, our retail sales assistants are at the heart of our fundraising efforts. As a Sales Assistant, you will be part of a dedicated team to help raise funds that support hospice care, ensuring a successful, efficient, and engaging shop experience for customers. Your role will help generate maximum sales, control costs, and deliver profit. The perfect applicant will have a passion for charity retail, social media, fashion, and collectables knowledge, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and hopefully have experience working in a similar role either commercially or for a charity.

Why Join St Barnabas?

• Time to care – Help raise vital funds for our services.
• A team that feels like family – Be part of a supportive, motivated team.
• Career growth – Training and development opportunities
• Great benefits – Competitive salary (£23,811), Aegon Pension Scheme or NHS pension continuation, and 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Working Hours: 37.5 per week, to include weekend working.
• Contract: Permanent.

Who We’re Looking For:

• Previous work experience in a commercial and/or charity retail environment.
• Passion for supporting St Barnabas Hospice’s mission.
• GCSEs at grade C or above in Maths and English or equivalent or an NVQ or equivalent in retail/customer service would be desirable.

Join Us

To apply: Visit our website to complete an application.

For more information: Contact Emma-Jayne Parker on 07483 300488

Interview Date: Interviews will be held up to 26 June 2025 in Lincoln. The vacancy may close early if a suitable candidate is appointed.

At St Barnabas, we believe in dignity, respect, and equality for all. We welcome applicants from every background.

We may extend, withdraw, or close vacancies as needed. If selected for an interview, please check your email (including spam/junk folders) for further details. (Please note, we only accept completed application forms – no CVs.)

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Contract term: Full timeContracted hours: 37.5 hoursWorking pattern: 7 day rota

Closing date: 15/06/2025Interviews held on: Up to 26 June 2025