Sunday Sales Assistant

Age UK; London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Age UK is seeking a Sunday Sales Assistant for their Clapham store. This role involves providing exceptional customer service, managing stock, and ensuring the shop runs smoothly on Sundays. Candidates should have strong customer service skills and be capable of lifting stock.

Benefits

25 days holiday (pro-rata)

Generous pension contribution (8%)

Great discounts through Blue Light Card

Life assurance

Bupa health cashback plan

Free and discounted tickets for events

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills required.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy bags of stock.
• Previous retail experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage stock and shop appearance.
• Maximise sales and promote Gift Aid.
• Provide high-quality retail service on Sundays.

Skills

Customer service skills

Team player

Ability to lift and carry heavy bags

Basic knowledge of Health & Safety

Job description

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Age UK has another fantastic opportunity!

We are recruiting for a Sunday Sales Assistant in our Clapham store.

Our shops raise vital funds that enable the charity to support older people across the UK.

We are looking for a Sunday Sales Assistant to provide a quality retail service, taking responsibility for running our busy shop on Sundays. This varied role will include managing stock, displaying goods, maintaining the shop's appearance, maximising sales, and promoting Gift Aid to our valued customers.

If you would like to utilise your skills and experience in a role that helps raise funds for some of the excellent services and support provided by Age UK, we would love to hear from you!

Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to handle/lift bags of stock (up to appropriate weight limit to be specified).

To ensure the smooth running of our stores, we will be conducting interviews throughout the advertising process. Early applications are advised.

About you:

• Excellent customer service skills
• Literate and numerate
• An effective team player
• Ability to lift and carry heavy bags of stock
• A basic knowledge of Health & Safety and Fire regulations
• Previous experience of working or managing a retail shop would be an advantage
• A flexible approach to your job is essential

What we offer in return:

• A 6-hour working week
• 25 days holiday (pro-rata) + bank holiday allowance
• A generous pension – we will contribute 8%
• Great discounts and rewards through Blue Light Card and BenefitHub
• Life assurance, Bupa health cashback plan
• Tickets for Good – Free and discounted tickets for events

Additional Information

To comply with UK legislation, we cannot accept applications from candidates under the age of 18, as the successful candidate will be required to work alone in the shop without other staff.

All CVs will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply. Please remove personal information from your cover letter/supporting statement to support fair and unbiased recruitment. Your name and address will only be known to us once you are invited for an interview.

We are particularly keen to hear from applicants from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, as men and women from these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.

Early application is encouraged, as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk and children from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.