Retail Assistant — Gullane, Morningside, Haddington Place

Bethany Christian Trust; Oregon; On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave (rising to 40)

Pension scheme (auto-enrolled; company

Death in service benefit

Job summary

Bethany Christian Trust operates charity shops in Scotland, recruiting four Retail Assistants to join a busy team of staff and volunteers. You will sort, price, display donated goods, and manage till duties, including cashing up.

You will be a keyholder and share opening/closing duties, with alternating Saturday shifts. The role offers varied hours across several shops with a focus on supporting front-line services and local communities.

Qualifications

• Experience with cash handling and till operations.
• Retail or customer-facing experience is beneficial.
• Ability to sort, price, display donated goods and assist with gift-aiding.

Responsibilities

• Sort, recycle, price and display donated goods in line with guidelines.
• Competent use of the till and cashing up.
• Open and close the shop as a keyholder; work on alternating Saturdays.

Skills

Cash handling

Till operation

Customer service

Stock sorting & merchandising

Job description

Do you want to make a real and visible contribution to supporting homeless and vulnerable people in Scotland? Are you passionate about helping make a difference?

Role

We are recruiting for four Retail Assistant positions. As a Retail Assistant, you will join a fantastic and energetic team of staff and volunteers.

You will be involved in sorting, recycling, pricing, gift-aiding, and displaying donated goods in line with our guidance. The role would alsorequire competent use of the till and some financial tasks, such as cashing up. You will be a keyholder and will be responsible for opening and closing the shop, working on alternating Saturdays.

The positions we have available are:

Morning Side Shop– Permanent/Part Time (22.5 hours/week)
Gullane Shop- Permanent/Part Time (15 hours/week)
Haddington Place Shop– Fixed Term till 30 September 2027 (15 hours/week)
Haddington Place Shop– Permanent/Full Time (37.5 hours/week)

We request all applicants to specify the name of the shop and the position they are applying for in the application form. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

The purpose of our shops is to raise vital funds for our front-line services and also to play a key role in serving the local community. All of our services focus on relieving immediate suffering and meeting the long-term needs of homeless and vulnerable people in Scotland. By joining Bethany Retail, you would be supporting key projects such as the Welcome Centre, Care Van, Family Support work, Housing Support and many more.

We are committed to helping our employees flourish personally and professionally. Below are a few examples of the ways we support our employees.

• Bethany provides 30 days of annual leave initially to all contracted staff, rising to a maximum of 40 days depending on length of service.
• Bethany provides enhanced payments for maternity, paternity, and adoption.
• Bethany operates a company pension scheme to which all staff are auto-enrolled, with option to opt out. We will match any staff member’s pension contribution up to a maximum of 5%.
• Bethany provides a death in service benefit scheme.

Details

Starting salary: £26,230 gross per annum
Holiday entitlement: 225 hours per year pro rata
Closing date: 10am on 23 November 2026
Interviews: Week beginning 30 November 2026
Start Date: As soon as possible

As Bethany is a Christian organisation applicants interested should be in sympathy with and accept the mission, vision and values of the organisation.

Bethany Christian Trust
65 Bonnington Road
Edinburgh, EH6 5JQ