At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a vibrant team to sort, price, and display donated goods.
- Company: Bethany Christian Trust, dedicated to supporting vulnerable people in Scotland.
- Benefits: 30 days annual leave, enhanced family payments, and a pension scheme.
- Other info: Flexible part-time hours with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while gaining valuable retail experience.
- Qualifications: No specific qualifications required, just a passion for helping others.
The predicted salary is between 20984 - 20984 £ per year.
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 position we have available will require 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.
Duke Street is one of our five Edinburgh shops. 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:
- Annual Leave: Bethany provides 30 days of annual leave initially to all contracted staff, rising to a maximum of 40 days depending on length of service.
- Enhanced Payments: Bethany provides enhanced payments for maternity, paternity, and adoption.
- Pension Scheme: 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%.
- Death in Service Benefit: Bethany provides a death in service benefit scheme.
Details:
- Starting salary: £20,984 gross per annum
- Permanent Part time: 4 days per week/30 hours
- Holiday entitlement: 225 hours per year pro rata
- Closing date: 10am on 21 September 2026
- Interviews: To be confirmed
- Start Date: 5th October 2026
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
Retail Assistant — Duke Street, Edinburgh employer: Bethany Christian Trust
Bethany is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the community by providing vital support to vulnerable individuals. Located in Edinburgh, our work culture fosters compassion and collaboration, offering employees generous benefits such as up to 40 days of annual leave, enhanced family leave payments, and a supportive environment for personal and professional growth. Join us in our mission to create positive change while enjoying a fulfilling career in a nurturing and faith-driven workplace.
