Store Assistant

Ymca; Mountain Ash; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stimulating role

Work with volunteers

Career development

Subsidised gym membership

Job summary

YMCA England & Wales is seeking a Store Assistant who is passionate about helping young people, the environment, and community work. You will work in a busy shop, support fundraising, and ensure a positive customer experience as stock and products change weekly.

You will join a friendly team, receive training, and have opportunities to develop your career. DBS check and safeguarding declarations are part of the process.

Qualifications

• Customer service oriented
• Willingness to engage with volunteers and local community
• Adaptable to changing product range

Responsibilities

• Support fundraising and sales to maximise impact for young people
• Provide excellent customer service in a retail-like environment
• Work as part of a team alongside community volunteers

Job description

HELPING US MAKE SALES COUNT FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

If you are passionate about improving young lives, care about the environment, and are looking for a rewarding challenge, then this may be the role you’re looking for.

As a Store Assistant, you will directly support the amazing charity work that we do. You will be working as part of a team committed to maximising sales which will directly impact the services to young people within your local community.

About you

You may be experienced in retail sales or this may be your first experience of retail; what is most important is that you want to work in an environment where the work you do will have a direct impact on young lives, your community, and the environment.

You will have a positive outlook, and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service and will relish the opportunity to work creatively in an environment where the goods for sale will vary from week to week.

We will offer you

• A stimulating and varied role
• The opportunity to work alongside volunteers from the local community
• The opportunity to develop your career
• Subsidised gym membership, healthcare, pensions, life assurance, employee assistance programme, annual season ticket loan

As an employer committed to inclusivity we welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from disabled and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, who are currently under-represented throughout YMCA England & Wales.

Safer recruitment is important to us and the successful applicant will be asked to provide two references. They will also be required to complete a safeguarding self-declaration and undertake a DBS check.