Retail Assistant – Recycling Warehouse, Stafford
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Position Overview & Specifications
Expires: 31/03/2023
Hours: 15 hours per week, flexible over a 7 day trading period,
Salary: £8,150 per annum, actual (£20,375 per annum, full time equivalent)
Job Ref: RWAS18
Do you want a retail role that makes a difference?
Our recycling warehouse on St Alban’s road in Stafford is one of 16 retail outlets for Katharine House Hospice, which provides free specialist palliative care through a range of services to the people of Mid-Staffordshire.
Our shops are the face of our retail brand, so if you want to work in a role that makes a positive difference every day and help Katharine House offer the best care to people in our community affected by progressive illnesses live life to the full – then look no further!
In this hands-on role, you will be required to work with a team of dedicated staff and volunteers to maximise sales and increase profitability. The role is challenging but rewarding and every day will be different with the list of duties varied.
The ideal candidate will be experienced in a retail/customer service environment, although training will be provided, with high standards, and an enthusiastic and helpful attitude. You will assist the store management team in the daily running of the store and this all round position includes processing donations, till work, general housekeeping, pricing etc,. This is a physically demanding position in a busy retail environment with some lifting of furniture/donated goods required.
You must have availability over 7 days, please note this position will include weekend working.
How to apply:
Application packs can be downloaded from the Katharine House website www.khhospice.org.uk, or requested by contacting the Personnel Office on 01785 218257 or by email from recruitment@khhospice.org.uk
Closing date: 5pm on Friday, 31st March 2023
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Please note: Completed applications may be emailed to recruitment@khhospice.org.uk or submitted as hard copies, by the closing date above; unfortunately we are unable to accept or consider CVs unless submitted alongside an application form.
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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 – Recycling Warehouse, Stafford roles across Katharine House Hospice'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 £8,150 - £8,150 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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