Sunday Retail Assistant - Charity Shop, Eltham

Marie Curie; Eltham; Remote; GBP 2,800 - 3,600; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Group Pension Scheme (up to 7.5%)

Loan schemes

CPD opportunities

Industry-leading training programmes

Wellbeing programmes

Bereavement benefits

Blue Light Card access

Subsidised eye care

Job summary

Marie Curie in Eltham is seeking a friendly Sunday Assistant to support our charity shop team and deliver a welcoming, high-quality shopping experience. You will play a key role in handling donations, processing goods, and assisting customers while upholding Marie Curie values.

This part-time role involves weekend work, stock presentation, and contributing to community engagement. Training and benefits accompany the position in a busy retail environment within the charity sector.

Qualifications

• Previous retail experience, ideally within fashion or clothing.
• Experience of cash handling and financial procedures, including maintaining sales records.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a customer-focused approach.
• The ability to communicate with tact, discretion, and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day running of the store and deliver excellent customer service.
• Maintain high standards of shop presentation, displays, and merchandising.
• Process, sort, and price donated goods in line with Marie Curie guidelines.
• Assist with stock rotation and help minimise stock loss.
• Maximise Gift Aid income and support the effective display of bought-in goods.
• Engage customers in conversations about Gift Aid, rounding up purchases, additional donations, and the Marie Curie loyalty scheme.
• Help create a welcoming and inclusive environment for customers, volunteers, and colleagues.
• Support local community engagement to encourage donations, volunteer recruitment, and repeat custom.
• Work collaboratively with staff and volunteers, contributing to a positive team culture.

Skills

Retail experience

Cash handling

Customer service

Team player

Job description

Marie Curie in Eltham is seeking a friendly Sunday Assistant to support our charity shop team and deliver a welcoming, high-quality shopping experience. You will play a key role in handling donations, processing goods, and assisting customers while upholding Marie Curie values.

This part-time role involves weekend work, stock presentation, and contributing to community engagement. Training and benefits accompany the position in a busy retail environment within the charity sector.