Part-time Shop Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
I am looking for a friendly, reliable and enthusiastic individual to work in my Jessica Anderton Designs shop, which is located on 160 South Street, St Andrews.
Brand Background; Jessica Anderton Designs is a homeware & lifestyle brand, with an eclectic mix of products inspired by Jessica’s original artwork. Each item in her collection has been carefully hand-crafted in the United Kingdom, uniquely designed and made to last for years to come.
Job details & requirements;
- Part-time position with very flexible hours throughout the week to accommodate all schedules. Availability at weekends is essential and potential bank holidays. Working hours approximately between 11am-4pm.
- £10 per hour - paid by BACS every 2 weeks.
- A passion for interior design and unique, luxury homewares.
- Retail experience is preferred, however this is not a requirement.
- Starting from mid June.
- Proficient in English with great communication and interpersonal skills.
- Friendly, polite and helpful personality.
- Dependable, punctual, flexible.
- Training will be given.
- National Insurance number required.
What would the role involve?
- To independently manage the store during opening hours, including regular weekend work. Good time management and self-motivated as you would be working in the shop on your own.
- Greeting customers in a friendly and confident manner.
- Proactively offering assistance and product recommendations to customers.
- Upholding presentation standards for the store.
- Maintaining a tidy and organised stock room.
- Knowledge on the brand and product lines.
- Operate financial transactions with the use of an iZettle card machine (very simple to understand!)
- Gift wrap customer purchases.
- Helping out with jobs in the shop, such as tagging products, writing short blog posts for the website etc.
This would be a great role for anyone looking to gain some valuable retail experience! It is an opportunity to work in a small, creative business and form part of an exciting period of growth.
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 4-12 per week
Salary: £10.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexitime
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Weekend availability
COVID-19 considerations:
Surfaces will be regularly sanitised and hand sanitiser will be available for staff/shoppers to use.
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 17/06/2023
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 Part-time Shop Assistant roles across Jessica Anderton Designs'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 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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