Shop Assistant

Overview

As our new Shop Assistant, you will help us to create a well-presented shop where customers get great service. You will sort and size stock and be on hand to help customers with their purchases. Remember that you could often be moving stock - which may involve lifting heavy goods or furniture.

Responsibilities

  • To help maximise donated income through proactive stock generation, optimum pricing, processing stock to agreed levels and stock planning.
  • Set high standards of merchandising and housekeeping, ensuring you and your colleagues\\\' health and safety is a priority.
  • Manage effective stock processes to ensure your shop is well merchandised with fresh, seasonal stock at all times.
  • Act as a brand ambassador for Sue Ryder, supporting in store campaigns to promote the brand and national fundraising initiatives.

Location and Working Arrangements

Swadlincote store, Sue Ryder Charity shop, Unit 6, Pipeworks Retail Park, Swadlincote DE11 9AA. 15 hours per week over 7 days. The earliest start is 8.45am. The latest finish is 5.15pm in most shops. Most retail roles involve weekend work.

Qualifications and Skills

  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Comfortable working in a busy, fast-paced environment.
  • Willingness and ability to move and lift stock, including heavy goods or furniture.

About Sue Ryder

Sue Ryder is one of the largest charity retailers in the UK with over 400 shops. Every item sold in our shops generates funding to provide 2.7 million hours of expert medical, practical, bereavement and emotional support each year, in hospices, people\\\'s homes and in the community. We aim to ensure that everyone approaching the end of life or living with grief can access the support they need.

We have a varied presence on high streets across the country with boutiques, vintage and retro shops, and large format stores. As a member of the retail team, you\\\'ll help inspire communities to provide more care for more people through innovation and collaboration on reducing, reusing and recycling. Your role contributes to drive income that funds our care and support services.

Recruitment and Benefits

We understand our people are our most important asset and strive to ensure you feel valued and included as part of a team. We offer a competitive benefits package including a company pension, 27 days holiday (rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays), enhanced maternity/paternity pay, enhanced sick pay, employee networks, and staff discounts. Other benefits include an inclusion passport, free period products, an Electric Vehicle Scheme, a Healthcare Cash Plan, Death in Service Benefit, and a comprehensive induction program with learning and development opportunities. Closing date: 19th Sept. Interview date: 30th Sept.

We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us provide the best possible experience for service users and to make Sue Ryder a great place to work. We are particularly interested in increasing applications from the global majority, LGBTQIA+ and people with disabilities, as they are currently underrepresented in our organisation.

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