Retail Assistant (Creative role at Hatch)

We are thrilled to begin recruitment for an exciting opportunity and a new venture.

Shop sustainably. Support community

Retail assistant required with creative lead.

• Location- The Curiosity Shop, Hatch, 103 Oxford Rd, Manchester M1 7ED
• Reporting to – Retail Ops Manager
• Hours Of Work: 16.5 hours per week
• Salary/Hourly wage – National Living Wage

Job description-

Working as part of a wider retail team, generate income from the charity shop for the benefit of older people in the city of Manchester.

To be responsible for the day to day management of a small retail store, including the management and pricing of the stock, and the taking of cash from sales.

To help drive our e-commerce department, selling on multiple online platforms.

To assist in upcycling and repurposing donated stock, creating unique pieces to sell in the store.

To ensure that the Equal Opportunities and Health and Safety policies of Age UK Manchester, as they apply to the shop situation, are adhered to.

To work with other members of the team to improve the effectiveness of Age UK Manchester, providing relief cover for other members of the team.

Employee requirements

We are looking for a motivated, creative and dynamic individual to help run our new “Curiosity Shop” at Hatch, helping to generate funds for activities supporting Manchester’s older people.

This is a unique opportunity for those interested in sustainable fashion and ethical shopping. We would love to give this opportunity to someone who can bring their own creative flair to the role, with a platform to try new ideas through upcycling and repurposing items donated through our charity shops.

The ideal candidate will be honest, trustworthy and have:

• Retail experience
• Experience selling online
• Experience upcycling fashion / homeware
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Good standard of numeracy

Employee Requirements

We are looking for a motivated, creative and dynamic individual to help run our new 'Curiosoty shop' at Hatch on Oxford Road, you will be assisting to generate funds, to support Manchesters Ageing Community.

This is a unique opportunity for those interested in sustainable, 'slow' fashion and ethical shopping. We would love to invite candidates to apply that can bring their own creative flair to the role, enjoy a platform to try new ideas through upcycling and repurposing. We would love to accommodate and showcase workshops displaying this and sharing with communities.

Sound exciting? Get applications in asap we open on March 1st!

We will begin interviewing straight away and close applications once a suitable candidate has been found. Don't hesitate, apply now.

Any further questions please contact Age UK directly and ask for Ashley or Rick

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary contract, Temp to perm, Graduate
Contract length: 6 months
Part-time hours: 16.5 per week

Salary: From £9.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Referral programme
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Manchester: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Retail: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: AGEUKHatch
Expected start date: 13/02/2023