Shop Assistant - Tavistock

Stlukes Hospice; Tavistock; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established charity is seeking a dedicated Shop Assistant to join their team in Tavistock. This part-time role is vital for raising funds to support hospice care for patients and their families. The ideal candidate will provide exceptional customer service, maintain relationships with customers and donors, and assist in the shop's daily operations. Join a friendly, award-winning team and contribute to making a difference in the community while enjoying generous benefits and support services.

Benefits

Generous leave

Pension schemes

Health scheme

Support services (GP access, counselling)

Helplines

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 the daily running of the shop and managing volunteers.

Skills

Customer Service

Retail Experience

Flexibility

Job description

This is a Permanent, Part Time vacancy that will close in 8 days at 23:59 BST.

The Vacancy

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 shop in the picturesque market town of Tavistock.

This is a community-based, busy shop which 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.

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

St Luke’s is committed to equality of opportunity, fairness, and inclusion. We particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in our workforce, including people from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

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

Application Details

Closing Date: 18 May 2025
1st Interview Date: TBA
2nd Interview Date: TBA

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Therefore, we encourage early applications.

Why work for St Luke’s?

Thank you for considering our vacancy. We recommend setting up a job alert or checking back regularly, as we continuously evolve and new opportunities arise, both clinical and non-clinical.

We value all our staff, from healthcare professionals to behind-the-scenes support staff, as a vital part of our team. We offer a wide range of benefits, including generous leave, pension schemes, a health scheme, and support services such as GP access, counselling, and helplines.

While working with us is rewarding, we understand it can be emotionally challenging. We are committed to supporting our staff throughout their journey with us.

Join our friendly, award-winning team and learn more about working at St Luke’s on our dedicated jobs page.