At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the team in running a preloved retail store and drive sales.
- Company: Join Garden House Hospice Trading, making a difference in the community.
- Benefits: Flexible part-time hours, gain retail experience, and contribute to a meaningful cause.
- Other info: Opportunity for growth and to work in various shop locations.
- Why this job: Be part of a team that supports wellbeing and palliative care services.
- Qualifications: Customer service skills and a proactive attitude are essential.
The predicted salary is between 22000 - 25000 £ per year.
We’re looking for a Sales Assistant with a passion for pre-loved goods to support the team at our Letchworth Depot shop! As one of the Hospice’s 11 charity shops, our Depot store plays a crucial role in funding our award-winning wellbeing and palliative care services.
What does the Sales Assistant role involve? The Sales Assistant plays a key role in the day-to-day running of a preloved retail store, supporting the delivery of sales targets, excellent customer service, and high retail standards. As a Key Holder, the post holder will take responsibility for opening and closing the store when needed, ensuring security, and supporting the smooth operation of the shop in the absence of senior managers. The role contributes to the organisation’s Seven S’s: Sales - Service - Staff - Standards - Stock - Safety - Stock Loss.
On a typical day you will:
- Support the management team in the smooth running of the shop
- Drive sales and promote Gift Aid to reach maximum revenue potential
- Maintain a high standard of display, presentation and cleanliness throughout the shop.
This is a part-time role of 15 hours per week, including weekends. Candidates should be flexible as there may be the need to work in other shop locations as required.
What skills are we looking for?
- Confidence working in a customer facing role
- Be proactive, driven and commercially aware
- Aspire to the Charity’s ethos and values.
Interested? If you’d like to find out more about our Sales Assistant role, please contact the store directly on: thedepot@ghhospicecare.org.uk.
Closing date for applications: 10th July 2026. Please note that we are actively reviewing applications and interviews will be held on a rolling basis. The ad may close early if a successful candidate is found. Whilst we’d love to get back to everyone who applies to our roles, we will only be in touch if your application is successful; if you have not heard from us within 28 days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Garden House Hospice Trading is proud to be committed to being disability confident and reasonable adjustments will be made for applicants with disabilities. We can only accept applications from candidates with the Right to Work and already living in the UK. Safeguarding is of paramount importance to us; all successful candidates are required to undergo a DBS check, regardless of role.
Sales Assistant - The Depot, Letchworth (15 hpw) employer: Garden House Hospice Care
At Garden House Hospice Trading, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that values the contributions of our team members in making a difference through charity work. Our Letchworth Depot shop offers a supportive and inclusive work culture, with opportunities for personal growth and development while working towards meaningful goals in wellbeing and palliative care. Join us to be part of a passionate team dedicated to providing exceptional customer service and maintaining high retail standards, all while enjoying the unique advantage of contributing to a noble cause.
