Shop Assistant

British Red Cross; Aviemore; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Holidays 36 days

Pension scheme

Learning & Development

Discounts

Wellbeing support

Cycle2Work

Job summary

British Red Cross in Aviemore is seeking a friendly Shop Assistant to join our community charity shop on a permanent, part-time basis. You will help run the shop floor, assist customers, operate the till and ensure displays are inviting and well presented.

You’ll gain hands-on retail experience, enjoy flexible weekend work with 14 hours a week, and contribute to the charity’s life-saving mission while delivering excellent service to every customer.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working in a retail environment and are confident with handling money
• To be a strong communicator who thrives on providing excellent customer service and enjoys meeting lots of different people
• A commercial savvy mindset, with a grasp of hitting targets
• To appreciate and anticipate each customer's needs and delight them with the service provided
• A willingness to learn

Responsibilities

• Assisting the shop manager to run a lucrative, customer-focussed shop that is the 'window of the British Red Cross' on the high street.
• Helping to create a brilliant shopping environment and provide an excellent customer experience in store.
• Confident working on the shop floor, you will be the first point of contact for our customers, operate the till, and create striking displays.
• Being responsible for sorting stock and preparing items for display, behind the scenes.
• The shop is open 7 days, so the person would need to be flexible and be available for some weekend working. There is no set days but availability can be discussed at interview.

Skills

Retail experience

Money handling

Customer service

Communication

Sales target awareness

Willingness to learn

Job description

Shop Assistant

Location: Aviemore

Salary: £24,479 per annum, pro rata (£13,45 per hour)

Hours: 14 per week (flexible with some weekend working)

Contract: Permanent

Are you a retail superstar who is passionate about helping make a difference? We're on the lookout for a dynamic Shop Assistant to join our friendly team. This fantastic opportunity will help you develop your retail skills while making a positive impact. Come join us in our mission to spread kindness! Why work for the Red Cross?

“The camaraderie. The feeling of being part of something bigger and knowing that all the hard work goes to help those in crisis”- Deborah, Shop Manager

What will a day in the life of a Shop Assistantinvolve?

• Assisting the shop manager to run a lucrative, customer-focussed shop that is the 'window of the British Red Cross' on the high street.
• Helping to create a brilliant shopping environment and provide an excellent customer experience in store.
• Confident working on the shop floor, you will be the first point of contact for our customers, operate the till, and create striking displays.
• Being responsible for sorting stock and preparing items for display, behind the scenes.
• The shop is open 7 days, so the person would need to be flexible and be available for some weekend working. There is no set days but availability can be discussed at interview.

To be a successful Shop Assistant, what will you need?

• Previous experience of working in a retail environment and are confident with handling money
• To be a strong communicator who thrives on providing excellent customer service and enjoys meeting lots of different people.
• A commercial savvy mindset, with a grasp of hitting targets.
• To appreciate and anticipate each customer's needs and delight them with the service provided.
• A willingness to learn.

Interested?

Theclosingdatefor applications is 23.59hrs onThursday the 29th of October 2026.

In return for your commitment and expertise, you’ll get:

• Flexible working:Remote and hybrid working, flexitime, compressed hours, and job sharing.
• Holidays:36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
• Pension scheme:Up to 6% contributory pension.
• Learning & Development:A range of career & learning opportunities.
• Discounts:Blue Light Discount Card, Tickets For Good & employee benefits platform..
• Wellbeing Support:Peer Supporters, CiC (EAP) & Headspace App.
• Cycle2Work:Lease a bicycle through the scheme.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident and Carers Confident employer.

We are dedicated to building an inclusive, equitable and wellbeing‑focused culture where everyone feels safe, valued and can thrive. Guided by our Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing Strategy, we foster belonging, psychological and physical wellbeing, and work to remove barriers to fair opportunities. Grounded in compassion and anti‑racist practice, we listen to diverse voices, value lived experience and create environments where staff and volunteers can succeed. Join us and be part of an organisation that leads with care, celebrates difference and helps everyone succeed.

Together, we are the world's emergency responders