Company Description
A unique opportunity to join a small team with a big mission: based in Leicester, The Roving Bookshop has a national reputation for its carefully curated stock of children’s books. Travelling all over the country, from our Leicester base, we provide primary children with a unique opportunity to experience a full size bookshop in their own school. We also provide specialist bookselling at author performances, conferences and other training events.
Role Description
Start Date – 1 month - £14.00 – £15.50/hr. Flexible, Full/Part Time
This role combines delivery driving, manual handling, display setup, and customer‑facing retail work. Driving a company van to and unloading at a new venue each day, you’ll experience first‑hand the excitement that the bookshop brings to children - you’ll also meet authors and illustrators at book signings. Every day and every event is different.
Responsibilities
- Drive a medium van to schools across the country
- Load and unload heavy trolleys containing book stock
- Erect up to 54 display cases and set up the mobile bookshop
- Sell to children and interact with school staff throughout the day
- Manage stock, take payments, and do simple admin
You may opt for a part time contract, but will need to be flexible. Term time is very busy, particularly around World Book Day in February and March.
Qualifications
- Essential skills:
- Physical strength to load/unload up to ~1 tonne of books on trolleys, and heavy lifting to erect book displays (experience of working in warehouse or delivery roles would be valuable)
- Confidence driving a medium van and clean UK driving licence
- The flexibility to start early and finish late, when visiting schools, including paid overnight stays for long distance events
- The flexibility to work extra events during school term time (particularly February and March, World Book Day)
- Ability to work independently and set up displays in different school environments
- Friendly communication style with teachers and children
- Ability to obtain an enhanced DBS check (we work in schools and are committed to safeguarding)
- Desirable skills:
- An interest in children’s books (training given).
- A familiarity with computers for Point of Sale (training given).
If you’re physically fit, love keeping busy and want to do a job that makes a difference, we look forward to receiving your application.
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Delivery Driver, School Bookshop Assistant in East Leake employer: The Roving Bookshop
The Roving Bookshop is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to be part of a passionate team dedicated to inspiring children through literature. Based in Leicester, employees enjoy a dynamic work environment with flexible hours, opportunities for personal growth, and the chance to engage directly with young readers and authors alike. With a strong commitment to making a difference in the community, this role not only provides meaningful work but also fosters a supportive and collaborative culture.
