Retail Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
£9.90 per hour, plus staff benefits
Permanent, part time contracts
22.5 hours per week, over 3 days
The Lowry is an internationally acclaimed visual and performing arts centre situated at the heart of MediaCityUK, one of the world’s most exciting culture and media destinations.
Are you an enthusiastic, positive individual with a can-do attitude?
We are looking for 2 motivated Retail Assistants to work within our gift shop, providing a key role in the overall experience of our visitors. You will work well within a team or on your own initiative, and should possess similar retail experience. You will be on hand to provide excellent customer service, whilst ensuring the shop floor is clean and tidy, and restock when necessary.
The role has a number of staff benefits including:
- Complimentary and discounted theatre and live event tickets
- Free car parking at MediaCityUK just a few minutes’ walk from The Lowry building
- Generous annual leave entitlement and your Birthday day off!
- Discounts at the bars, restaurant and gift shop located within The Lowry building
Please note that MediaCityUK is a well-connected destination with a variety of different transport options – bus, car, tram and bike.
We have the following contracts available:
- 2x 22.5 hours per week, worked over 3 days
You will be required to work on a flexible rota pattern, which may include regular weekend and bank holidays, as well as evening working where required.
The closing date for this vacancy is Monday 13 March 2023 at 10.00am.
Please apply via The Lowry website.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £9.90 per hour
Work Location: In person
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 The Lowry'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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