Shop Assistant - Tavistock

St Luke's Hospice Plymouth; Tavistock; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity is seeking a dedicated Shop Assistant to join their team in a bustling community shop. This role is vital in raising funds for hospice care, offering a chance to engage with customers and donors while ensuring smooth shop operations. Ideal candidates will have a passion for community service and experience in retail or charity work. Join a supportive environment that values inclusivity and diversity, and make a meaningful impact in your community. If you’re enthusiastic and ready to contribute, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and promote the charity's work.
• Assist with daily shop operations and volunteer management.
• Process sales transactions and maintain stock accuracy.

Skills

Customer Service

Retail Experience

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 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.

Minimum Requirements:
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: 27 March 2025
1st Interview Date: 4 April 2025
2nd Interview Date: 11 April 2025

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.