Sunday Assistant - Woolton

Marie-Curie; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 2,200 - 3,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Group Personal Pension (up to 7.5%)

Loans for bikes, computers and season‑

Professional development opportunities

Wellbeing support

Blue Light Card access

Eye care benefit

Job summary

Marie Curie is seeking a Sunday Assistant in Liverpool to run the store, handle daily operations and engage with customers and volunteers. The role focuses on maintaining high display standards, stock control, pricing, and Gift Aid processes while representing a trusted charity in the community.

You will lead by example, ensuring all staff and volunteers follow charity procedures, with a strong emphasis on customer service, teamwork, and independent responsibility during lone working shifts.

Qualifications

• Previous retail experience, preferably fashion/clothing.
• Experience with cash handling and sales records.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Good organisational skills and workload prioritisation.
• Understanding of health and safety in a retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Run the store and daily operations.
• Maximise sales with high display standards and stock rotation.
• Process donated goods according to standards and pricing guidelines.
• Maximise Gift Aid income and manage bought-in goods.
• Engage with customers and coach volunteers and staff.
• Recruit volunteers and engage with the community.
• Oversee store staff and volunteers and comply with Marie Curie procedures.
• Take responsibility for overall store management and operation.

Skills

Retail experience

Cash handling

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Job description

• Compensation: up to GBP 3,635.06 - yearly

Company Description

Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country. Our retail stores play a vital part in helping us achieve our mission by bringing in significant revenue generation, buildingawarenessand engaging local communities.

Join our team and be part of a dynamic retail environment where your can-do attitude makes a real difference.We'relooking for courageous individuals who take initiative, considerate team players who put customers first and trustworthy colleagues who take pride in what they do. If you thrive in a collaborative workplace and enjoy helping people,we'dlove to hear from you.

As aSundayAssistant,you willenjoy the freedom andresponsibilityof running the store on your own, taking charge of daily operations, including serving customers, managingstockand ensuring the store looks itsbest.If you are independent, reliable and love the challenge of lone working then this isa great opportunityfor you.

Job Description

You willbe responsible for:

Running the store and ensuring that daily operations run efficiently.

Maximisesalesbymaintaininghigh standardsof display and layout, ensuring proper stock rotation, and securing realistic pricing on donated items.

Ensuringdonated goods are processed according to set standards andtimeframes, and that pricing is in line with charity guidelines.

MaximisingGift Aid income and oversee the proper display and administration of bought-in goods, ensuring minimal stock loss.

Customer engagement and leading by coaching volunteers and staff to have great conversations with every customer on\" Rounding up\" their purchase, making an \"add donation\" for our charity and signing up for our loyalty scheme.

Engaging with the community to drive repeat custom, stock donation, volunteerrecruitmentand community involvement.

Managingvolunteers and ensuring allstaffand volunteers are followingMarie Curieprocedures and guidelines.

Takingresponsibility for the overall management and operation of thestore.

Key Criteria:

Previousretail experience,preferably in fashion/clothing.

Experience of cash handling andfinancial managementprocedures(including completion of sales records).

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a customer-first attitude and the ability to communicatewith tact and discretion,

Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.

Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload, balancing competing demands.

Understanding of health and safety procedures in a retail environment.

Experience in managing and motivating volunteers is desirable.

Closing date:21st September.We are reviewing applications as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early.

• 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
• Continuous professional development opportunities.
• Industry-leading training programmes
• Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
• Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
• Access to Blue Light Card membership
• Subsidised Eye Care

At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone — staff and volunteers alike — supportive, inclusive and rewarding. We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share.

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings. We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us at [e-mail].

Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflect you — your experience, perspective and voice.