Sunday Sales Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Poole; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading charity is seeking a Sunday Sales Assistant for their Broadstone store. This role involves managing stock, providing excellent customer service, and promoting fundraising initiatives. Ideal candidates will have strong customer service skills and a flexible approach to work, contributing to vital support for older people across the UK.

Benefits

25 days holiday (pro-rata) + bank holiday allowance

Generous pension contribution of 8%

Discounts through Blue Light Card and BenefitHub

Life assurance and health cashback plan

Free and discounted tickets for events

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Literate and numerate.
• Previous retail experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality retail service and manage stock.
• Maintain shop appearance and maximize sales.
• Promote Gift Aid to customers.

Skills

Customer service skills

Team player

Ability to lift and carry heavy bags

Numeracy

Job description

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Age UK has another fantastic opportunity!

We are recruiting for a Sunday Sales Assistant in our Broadstone 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 weight limit not 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 18, as the successful candidate will be required to work alone in the shop.

Please remove personal details from your cover letter/supporting statement when applying, as our system anonymises CVs but not cover letters. All equality monitoring information is anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known once you are invited for an interview.

We are particularly keen to hear from applicants from under-represented groups, including men and candidates from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds.

Early application is encouraged, as we review applications throughout the advertising period and may close the advert early.

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 meeting the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Due to high application volumes, not all eligible candidates may be interviewed.

We are committed to safeguarding adults at risk and children from abuse and neglect, and expect everyone working with us to share this commitment.