Shop Assistant

Hours: 22.5 Hours Per Week - 3 Days

Salary: £14,325 Per Annum (£23,875 Full-Time Equivalent)

Do you have a strong passion for fashion and sustainability? Do you have strong customer service skills and retail experience? St Luke's are recruiting for a part-time Shop Assistant to assist the manager in the day to day running of our busy charity shop in the city centre - the Drake Shop.

With a hands on approach, you will support the Shop Manager to increase sales and profitability, provide superb customer care and motivate the team including volunteers. You must have customer service/retail experience and be able to work within a team environment. There will also be a requirement to carry out relevant administration including completing paperwork associated with volunteer inductions, staff rotas and banking procedures.

Working with us, you will receive an attractive employment package: seven weeks' annual leave (including bank holidays) rising with service, plus membership of a cashback health plan.

St Luke's has a reputation as an employer of distinction and choice, we stand out as an employer who values its staff and provide opportunities for training and development.

We're an equal opportunities employer

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We assess candidates based on skills, experience, and qualifications — not background or personal circumstances. As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. Having a criminal record won't necessarily bar you from employment; decisions are made based on role requirements and individual circumstances.

Unfortunately St Luke's Hospice Plymouth aren't able to sponsor individuals to work in the United Kingdom.

Closing Date: 24 December 2025
1st Interview Date: 2 January 2026
2nd Interview Date: To Be Arranged

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.

Why work for St Luke's?

Hello and thank you for checking out our current vacancy.

It's worth setting up a job alert or simply checking back in regularly because - as St Luke's continues to meet the demand of caring for more families - we're always evolving and new opportunities spring up, both clinical and non-clinical. One of them could be just what you're looking for

We value all our people - not only our specialist doctors, nurses and social workers, but also our colleagues more behind the scenes, from our maintenance and catering staff to our fundraisers, administrators, educators and IT team. And that's just to name a few It takes a vast variety of skills, experience and knowledge to keep our vital service running smoothly.

As an Employer of Choice, we offer our staff a wide range of benefits and rewards. Not only generous annual leave and pension schemes, but a fantastic health scheme to help towards the cost of eye tests, dental care and physiotherapy. In addition, this gives you access a GP, and counselling and practical information helplines, 24/7.

While working with our hospice is hugely rewarding, knowing you're helping us make such an important difference, we recognise it's work that can be challenging emotionally. That's why, when you join us, we'll be here to support you all the way.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to join our friendly, award-winning team – learn more about working life at St Luke's on our dedicated jobs page.

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