Retail Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
FITZWILLIAM MUSEUM ENTERPRISES Ltd
Part Time Retail Assistant
We are looking for a retail assistant to join our team during the week and at weekends. The role is shop floor based and we are looking for a high level of customer service.
Candidates should ideally have previous retail experience and be confident in working in a busy and customer focused environment. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Friendly, helpful, confident, and engaging personality. Comfortable working with members of the public. A keen team player. Willing to work flexibly across our stores.
The post holder will have the opportunity to work within the Fitzwilliam Courtyard shop, Botanic Garden shop, The University of Cambridge Museums shop and the Museum of Zoology shop.
Contract is subject to a clean Disclosure and Barring check (DBS).
To apply please send your covering letter and a CV.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.90 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Weekday availability
- Weekend availability
- Overtime
Experience:
- Retail sales: 1 year (preferred)
- customer service: 1 year (preferred)
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.00-£10.90 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Cambridge, CB2 1RB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Retail sales: 1 year (preferred)
- customer service: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Retail Assistant
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: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Retail Assistant roles across Fitzwilliam Museum Enterprises Ltd'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 General.
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 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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