Retail Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Salary - £9.69p/h
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated individual to join our team as a Charity Shop Retail Assistant. As a Retail Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting our mission of providing services and support for individuals with autism and related disabilities.
In this role, you will be responsible for assisting with the day-to-day operations including maintaining a clean and organised shop, serving customers, and processing donations. Your excellent customer service skills and positive attitude will be crucial in creating a welcoming and supportive environment for our customers, many of whom may be directly impacted by autism. You will support the shop manager in maximising profits and donations to help us raise valuable funds.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a difference.
Key responsibilities include:
Support the Shop Manager in the day-to-day operations of the shop
Sort, steam, hang, label, and size donated items
Provide friendly and efficient customer service
Help maintain a clean and organised shop environment, ensuring that it is tidy and presentable at all times
Refresh static and window displays, adhering to display policy
Maintain a positive, welcoming atmosphere for both customers and staff
We are looking for someone with the following:
Previous experience of working in a charity shop environment
Experience in cash handling
Experience in a customer facing environment
Computer literacy and administration skills
We reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 7 per week
Salary: £9.69 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Work Location: On the road
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Grantmaking & Charitable Foundations
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Retail Assistant roles across Autism Plus's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Grantmaking & Charitable Foundations.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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