At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in stock management and provide excellent customer service in a retail environment.
- Company: St Oswald's Hospice, making a real difference in the community.
- Benefits: Generous holiday allowance and no work during festive periods.
- Other info: Part-time role with opportunities for personal growth and community impact.
- Why this job: Join a purpose-driven team and support sustainable shopping while helping local people.
- Qualifications: No prior charity retail experience needed; just a passion for people and service.
The predicted salary is between 24853 - 24853 £ per year.
Organisation: St Oswald's Hospice
Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne
Salary: £24,853 per annum full time which is £4,970 per annum pro rata for 7.5 hours per week
Job Type: Part time 7.5 hours per week
Closing Date: 2026-08-09 23:59:59
A very generous holiday allowance and unlike many other retailers, you won’t have to work over the Christmas/New Year period, Easter or Bank Holidays. Hours to be worked on a Saturday and you will be based at our Unit on Ouse Street, Byker, Newcastle Upon Tyne.
Are you looking for a career with a real purpose and meaning, where you can add value and make an enormous difference to the lives of local people? Are you passionate about sustainable shopping, selling good quality second-hand goods especially furniture and fashion?
Previous experience of charity retail is NOT essential, but you will enjoy working in a customer facing environment such as customer service, retail or front of house, be people focused and wish to hold a key role within the shop team. The role is physical, demanding and very rewarding as our shop teams are the link between the Hospice and our supporters and local community.
This role is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). You must have existing right to work in the UK for this role.
Closing date: Sunday 9th August 2026. Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time if we receive a high volume of applications or if a suitable candidate is found.
Interview date: Thursday 20th August 2026. Interviews will be held at our Unit in Ouseburn, Ouse Street, Byker, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 2AG.
St Oswald’s Hospice is committed to equity and diversity and is an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all ages, disability/non-disability, ethnicities, genders, religions, sexualities, transgender status, and cultural backgrounds.
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