Shop Assistant
Sue Ryder Charity shop, York Rd, Seacroft, Leeds LS14 6HR
15 Hours per week over 7 days
£12.71 per hour + rewards & benefits
Responsibilities
- Help create a well‑presented shop where customers receive great service.
- Sort and size stock, and assist customers with their purchases.
- Move stock, including lifting heavy goods or furniture, as required.
- Maximise donated income through proactive stock generation, optimum pricing, processing stock to agreed levels and stock planning.
- Maintain high standards of merchandising and housekeeping, ensuring health and safety for you and colleagues.
- Ensure effective stock processes so the shop is well merchandised with fresh, seasonal stock all the time.
- Act as a brand ambassador for Sue Ryder, supporting in‑store campaigns and national fundraising initiatives.
Minimum Essential Criteria
- Customer service experience
- Cash handling/till work
- Basic IT skills (emails, instant messaging, video calls)
- Organisational skills
- Lone working experience
Desirable Criteria
- High‑street retail, leisure or hospitality background
- Experience with KPI and target management
- Team player
- Merchandising/stock rotation experience
Benefits
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays (pro‑rata if part‑time)
- Company pension scheme
- Staff discount with thousands of retailers
- Refer‑a‑Friend scheme – £250 payment
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Enhanced sick pay
- Electric Vehicle scheme
- Healthcare cash plan to claim back routine healthcare costs
- Death in Service benefit
- Staff discount 10% on new goods online at shop.sueryder.org
- Structured induction programme and learning & development opportunities
- Access to employee support programme
- And lots more – see full list on careers website
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
At Sue Ryder we recognise that a diverse workforce allows us to provide the best care and support. We welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, those from lower socio‑economic backgrounds, and those living with disabilities.
We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and support the ‘Offer an Interview’ scheme for disabled applicants who best meet the minimum essential criteria.
If you require support to compete an application or participate fully in the interview process, please email recruitment@sueryder.org.
Once in post you’ll have access to staff and volunteer networks for LGBTQ+ colleagues, Global Cultures, people with disabilities, and women and non‑binary individuals, plus an Inclusion Passport to record and carry your workplace adjustments.
Contact
Closing date: 10th June
Interview date: 25th June
