At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead daily shop operations and support a fantastic volunteer team.
- Company: Join a friendly retail team supporting Community Hospice.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, great team vibes, and skill-building opportunities.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace welcoming all backgrounds.
- Why this job: Make a real difference while gaining valuable retail and leadership experience.
- Qualifications: Good communication skills and previous retail experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 27100 - 27100 £ per year.
Join our friendly retail team and help raise vital funds for Community Hospice, supporting people and families facing life-limiting illness. We're looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and reliable Key Holder to support the day-to-day running of the shop, work closely with volunteers, and deliver excellent customer service.
Your Role
- Open and close the shop and lead daily operations when the manager is away
- Support and motivate our brilliant volunteer team
- Ensure the shop is clean, tidy and well-presented
- Maximise sales by sorting, pricing and displaying stock effectively
- Handle petty cash, expenses and daily banking
- Follow stock rotation and health and safety procedures
- Support a welcoming and positive shop environment
What You’ll Need
- Good communication and customer service skills
- Reliable, flexible and great at time management
- Previous retail or customer service experience – further training will be provided
- Comfortable moving stock and dealing with a varied workload
- Experience with tills and cash handling is helpful, but we’ll provide training and support to help you succeed.
Why join us?
- Flexible working hours
- Great team environment
- Chance to build retail and leadership skills
- Opportunity to make a real difference
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and communities. If you need any adjustments or support during the application process, please let us know – we’ll be happy to help.
Application deadline: Tuesday 16 June 2026 Midday
Interviews: w/c 22 June 2026
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. We reserve the right to close this job advertisement early if we receive a sufficient number of applications. To avoid disappointment, we encourage interested candidates to submit their applications promptly. Thank you for your understanding.
Key Holder (7 hours) employer: Community Hospice
At Community Hospice, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that values teamwork and community spirit. Our retail team enjoys flexible working hours, a supportive environment, and the opportunity to develop both retail and leadership skills while making a meaningful impact in the lives of those facing life-limiting illnesses. Join us to be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your contributions truly matter.
