Store Associate

Barnardo's; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer

Job summary

Barnardo's in Halton Lea is seeking a part-time Store Associate to support the manager and oversee the team in their absence, helping maximise sales and store profit. You will uphold high standards of presentation and customer service to make the store the best in town for customers and colleagues.

The role offers on-site hours, a permanent contract, and a pathway for progression within Barnardo's, with training and development to grow your responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Essential requirements: support the manager with all aspects of running a busy store and supervise in their absence, developing leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the store manager with daily operations and drive sales and profitability.
• Lead and motivate the team in the manager’s absence.
• Maintain high standards of presentation and customer service to attract customers and support colleagues.

Job description

Can you inspire and be inspired? Can you deliver great customer service? Are you looking for a chance to shine? We have fantastic opportunities for progression and development and the Freedom to nurture ideas and flair within a Framework of support to develop you.

At Barnardo's we believe in children, the funds raised in store support the most vulnerable children and young people in the UK and now's your chance to play your part in this vital work. As well as maximising sales and profit in store you'll also ensure the very highest standards of presentation and customer services – your aim will be to make your store the best in town, for customers to visit and for your colleagues to work in.

Store Associate

Company: Barnardo's

Salary: from £13.45 an hour

Hours: Part-time

Location: Halton Lea, WA7 2FQ

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 9 Nov 2026

Closing date: 22 Nov 2026

Essential requirements

As a Store Associate you will support the manager with all aspects of running a busy store, and step up to supervise in their absence, covering days off or holiday leave. It's the best of both worlds as you will have responsibilities but also the chance to develop and learn with an experienced store manager by your side. You'll need to be well organised with great communication skills and ready to learn how to lead your team of colleagues in store to maximise sales and profit and meet your stores targets.

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