Shop Assistant - Elburton

St Luke's Hospice Plymouth; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Shop Assistant to join their team in Plymouth. This role is vital for raising funds to support the hospice's care for patients and their families. You will provide excellent customer service, develop relationships with customers and donors, and assist in the daily operations of the shop. If you are enthusiastic about making a difference and enjoy working in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values inclusivity and community impact, and help bring joy to those in need through your work.

Qualifications

• Previous retail or charity work experience is desirable.
• Ability to demonstrate personal flexibility is essential.

Responsibilities

• Providing excellent customer service and promoting the charity's work.
• Assisting with daily shop operations and managing volunteer staff.
• Processing sales transactions and maintaining shop administration.

Skills

Customer Service

Retail Experience

Team Collaboration

Flexibility

Job description

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community?

We are looking for a dedicated, friendly, and enthusiastic Shop Assistant to join our team at our Elburton Shop in Plymouth.

This is a small, busy shop situated on Springfield Road, Plymouth. The shop sells a variety of donated items with an emphasis on clothing and bric-a-brac.

As a Shop Assistant, you will play an essential role in helping raise vital funds to support the hospice's care for patients and their families.

Key Responsibilities Will Include:

• Providing excellent customer service through representing St Luke's Values and promoting the essential work the charity provides.
• Developing and maintaining excellent relationships with both customers and donors.
• Assisting with the daily running of the shop through ensuring administration and banking, recruitment and management of volunteer staff, and all health and safety requirements are adhered to.
• Processing sales transactions and stock accurately.
• Working enthusiastically and collaboratively with the Shop Volunteers, Assistants, and Shop Manager.

Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.

Previous retail or charity work experience is desirable, and an ability to demonstrate personal flexibility is essential.

St Luke’s are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where everyone can bring their whole selves to work. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in St Luke’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ people.

Please note St Luke's Hospice Plymouth does not possess a license to sponsor individuals to work in the United Kingdom.

Closing Date: 23 March 2025
1st Interview Date: 3 April 2025
2nd Interview Date: TBA

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.