Shop Assistant - POP UP (7-10 Weeks) - Vintage Clothing Retail
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Position Overview & Specifications
Thrifted Ltd is one of the leading worldwide retailers of vintage fashion.
We are a fast-growing company that is striving to create a sustainable real alternative to fast fashion, both online and on the high street.
We sell a wide mix of vintage menswear and womenswear from across the 1970s – 2000s. We are fashion led; our product mix reflects the latest trends in brands & styles occurring in the UK.
Our main warehouse is based in Grays, Essex.
We have a small shop in East London and are currently looking to open more shops in the South East.
Roles Available:
Keyholder - Full & Part time
Shop Assistant - Full & Part time. Senior & Junior roles available.
Start date: ASAP – mid to late March 2023
We are currently looking for full time and part time shop assistant staff, as well as keyholders to work in a 7-10 week pop up store in Central London.
We have a variety of shifts available across 7 days.
Main responsibilities:
> Organising and tidying the store
> Merchandising products across the shop floor
> Organising the store displays
> Running the checkout and processing sales
> Managing the changing room
> Unloading and unpacking deliveries, and restocking rails
> Greeting customers as they enter the store
> Helping customers in-store - offering advice on sizing, sale offers and more!
Skills and Experience:
> Relevant experience in retail is helpful for senior staff & key holders
> Experience with vintage clothing / Depop again helpful but not essential
Job information & Benefits:
- Working hours: Shifts available throughout the week - 5,6, 8, 9 & 11 hours available.
- Pay: £11.50 - 12.50- senior roles & experience may attract more.
Location: Near Piccadilly
- Working area: across the store.
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Salary: £11.50-£12.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Store discount
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Application question(s):
- What days of the week are you available for shifts?
Experience:
- Retail: 1 year (preferred)
Expected start date: 20/03/2023
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 Shop Assistant - POP UP (7-10 Weeks) - Vintage Clothing Retail roles across Thrifted 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 £12 - £13 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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