Retail Assistant – Rugeley

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Retail Assistant – Rugeley

 Job Type:                                 Part-time, Permanent

Location:                                 Brook Square, Rugeley

Salary:                                     £22,375 per annum (Full time equivalent) pro rata

Hours:                                     15 – 25 hours per week, flexible over a 7 day trading period, which will include weekends

Application deadline:            Sunday, 9th February 2025

Interview date:                      18 and 19 February 2025

Job Reference:                        RAR01

 

 Are you a highly motivated, dynamic, retail focused individual with a strong flair for fashion and merchandising?

 Due to the success of our retail operation we are expanding and opening a new store in the former Market Hall on Brook Square, in Rugeley.

 About us

We are Katharine House Hospice, and we’re dedicated to providing compassionate care to people in our community affected by progressive illnesses. Everyone here plays an integral role in making this possible.

We value people – so much so, it’s one of our three key values as a charity.

The role

As our Retail Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the whole team, who in turn support the whole charity. You will be helping us to deliver first class customer service and maintain shop standards ensuring consistently high standards in the services we offer and how the shop looks.

Our store environment changes every day and the list of duties will be varied, no one day is the same.  You can be expected to work between the shop floor and workroom ensuring stock rotation is met.  A wide variety of stock is processed through the store including items of furniture, electrical goods, bric-a-brac and books and clothing.

This is a physically demanding position in a busy retail environment with some lifting of furniture/donated goods required

What we offer

 

33 days per annum, which includes bank holidays (pro rata for part time), increasing after five and 10 years’ service.

We match contributions up to 7% to a NEST scheme.  If you’re currently contributing to the NHS pension scheme you can continue to do so.

Reassurance should the worst happen. 2 x salary to your family.

 Skills and experience

We’re looking for someone who is professional and approachable and has:

Join us and make a difference

If you’re passionate about people and want to contribute to a mission that matters, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and help us continue to provide exceptional care and support to those who need it most.

If you’d like to know more about this role, without commitment, please contact the Personnel Office on 01785 218257.

How to apply

You can download an application pack and/or apply online below

 Alternatively, you can email recruitment@khhospice.org.uk or call the Personnel Team on 01785 218257 to request an application pack.

 Closing date: Sunday, 9th February 2025

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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.

Internal applicants should apply via an expression of interest outlining the reasons for your interest and detailing any relevant experience.

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