Senior Retail Assistant
Make a difference while building a rewarding retail career.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and customer-focused Senior Retail Assistant to join our busy charity retail team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with retail experience who enjoys working with people, driving sales, and supporting a team to deliver an excellent shopping experience. As a key member of the shop leadership team, you will help maximise income that directly supports our charitable work.
What You'll Do
- Support the Shop Manager and Deputy Shop Manager in the day-to-day running of the store.
- Drive sales through excellent customer service, effective selling, and creative visual merchandising.
- Help achieve sales targets and maintain strong stock and inventory control.
- Supervise and support staff and volunteers, creating a positive and welcoming environment.
- Assist with opening and closing procedures, cash handling, banking, and administration.
- Ensure the shop remains clean, safe, and compliant with organisational policies and procedures.
Further information can be found in the JOB DESCRIPTION
About You
You will have:
- Previous retail experience with a strong customer service focus.
- Experience motivating or supervising a team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A positive, can-do attitude and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- An eye for merchandising and strong organisational skills.
- Confidence handling cash and following financial procedures.
Why Join Us?
We offer a competitive benefits package including:
- Health Cash Plan
- Generous annual leave with buy/sell options
- Contributory pension scheme with up to 9% employer contribution
- Life Assurance
- Enhanced sick pay and maternity benefits
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Wellbeing initiatives and events
- Cycle to Work Scheme
If you're passionate about retail, enjoy leading by example, and want to contribute to a cause that makes a real difference in people's lives, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help us turn every sale into support for those who need it most by clicking on the “Apply/Resume” button and completing an online application.
Should you be unable to submit an online application, please email copy of your CV to the HR Team on [email protected]
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