Colleague - Banbury

**Store Colleague - Banbury**

**Hours of Work - 16**

**Shift Pattern**

Monday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- **Salary - Rates of pay from £11.55ph to £11.98ph depending on the store location**

Working for us isn’t like working for any other retailer. We are a forward thinking, diverse team who are 100% committed to what we do. We are extremely proud of our reputation to exceed our customer’s expectations, first time, every time and we value our colleagues and the contributions they make to our business.

We look for positive people with the same passion for our products. Whether you are a Store Colleague or Territory Manager you will find plenty of opportunities to develop and take on new challenges every day

As a Store Colleague you will play an active role in providing a positive customer experience and driving sales
- Delivering excellent customer service whilst exceeding our customers’ expectations
- Operating the till and accurately handling cash, credit/debit cards and gift cards transactions
- Carrying out stock replenishment, ensuring all areas of the store remain tidy
- Be involved with our visual merchandising to ensuring the store is well presented and inspiring to our customers
- Demonstrate your product knowledge to customers and be confident in approaching customers that may require assistance if you are on the shop floor
- Retail experience preferred but not essential
- Must be passionate about all things craft and want to inspire others
- Ability to learn and share expertise of products to fit customer’s needs
- High levels of enthusiasm, drive and motivation
- Confident and clear communication skills
- Must be flexible in order to accommodate the business trading needs
- 25% Discount Card for Hobbycraft Stores
- Generous holiday with an increase each holiday year
- A creative working environment
- Company pension contribution
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Retail Trust - Employee Support Programme
- Colleague Social Events

At Hobbycraft we celebrate the joy of crafting, and we celebrate all our colleagues and customers. As a retailer we have a diverse Colleague base from a broad range of all communities. Our colleagues are recruited for their skill, passion, love of craft and customer service, which is also reflected in our customer base. It is this skill and love of crafting which defines them. Hobbycraft, is an equal opportunity employer who takes equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging very seriously, we regularly review our policies and practices to ensure not only compliance, but also best practise from an employment perspective.

Hobbycraft are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to equal and fair treatment for all colleagues or potential colleagues irrespective of race, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnic origins, religion or belief, disability, age, gender, marital or family status.

**We’re here to help you create**

Our passion for craft is at the centre of everything we do. This is reflected in our creative and knowledgeable Hobbycraft store colleagues, who are always on hand to help, and our vast, carefully selected range of quality products. Throughout the year, we also host a variety of workshops and demos in stores and online, designed to give everyone the opportunity to master a new craft or refine a beloved one.

We're here to support everyone on their crafting journey, from mums looking to encourage their creative kids, to student artists, expert knitters, model making hobbyists and more Why not come into your local Hobbycraft store today and find the perfect craft for you?