Counter Clerk - Winchester
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Position Overview & Specifications
Counter Clerk– WHSmith – Post Office
Contracted Hours:
8 hours per week working Saturday and or Sundays- 14 hours per week working, between Monday to Friday 9.00amm to 5.30pm, must be available for weekend work also.
- 25 hours per week working, between Monday to Sunday 9.30am to 5.30pm
Candidates must be aged 18 or above.
Salary:
18 - 20 £7.19
21 - 22 £9.66
23+ £10.00
WH Smith has a remarkable heritage and we have occupied our place as the Hub of the High Street and in our customers’ hearts for 230 years. But this doesn’t mean that we’re resting on our laurels – Our stores work hard to make customer and colleague journeys in life possible, marking the milestones with cards and gifts, providing escape and education with our books, and communication and currency in our Post Office Stores.
As a Counter Clerk you’ll provide exceptional customer service and work independently or as part of a team to deliver our fantastic store standards. want you, our customers and our colleagues to be proud they’re starting and sharing their journeys with us, whether it’s their first job, their first day at school, or their first birthday.
What being a Counter Clerk is all about:
- Delivering an exceptional customer service to all customers
- Carrying out stock replenishment, ensuring all areas of the store remain tidy inviting customers to the store
- Meeting high standards of display and visual merchandising helping customers find what they're looking for easily
- Being part of a team supporting colleagues
What our Stores would love to see:
- A passion for customers having an exceptional experience in store
- Confident in communicating within the team
- Motivated to achieve fantastic results and standards
- Adaptable to meet company and customers’ requirements
Format of Business
Post Office StoreShift Pattern
Flexible - Not Including NightsHours / Week
8, 14 and 25Full Time / Part Time
Part TimeSalary Up To
10County
HampshireCountry
UKPost Code
SO23 9AHCandidate 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: Convenience & Corner Stores
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Counter Clerk - Winchester roles across WHSmith'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 Convenience & Corner Stores.
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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