Charity Shop Assistant
15 hours ago
We’re looking for a motivated and customer-focused Charity Shop Assistant to help run our welcoming and much-loved charity shop in the heart of Ottery St Mary.
You’ll be supporting the daily operations of the shop - from delivering fantastic customer service and processing sales to creating eye-catching displays and supervising volunteers. You’ll also provide supervisory cover in the absence of the shop manager, including opening and closing the shop and leading on busy days.
**About the role**
As a key part of our retail team, you will:
- Deliver excellent customer service and assist with purchases and queries
- Use the till and handle transactions accurately
- Keep the shop floor clean, organised and well-stocked
- Help arrange engaging displays and shop promotions
- Supervise volunteers and step in as the senior staff member when required
- Open and close the shop and carry out lone working duties when needed
This role is perfect for someone who enjoys a varied working day and who thrives in both team and independent environments.
**About you**
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Friendly, confident and professional with strong people skills
- Comfortable supervising volunteers and running the shop solo when needed
- Resilient and able to handle occasional challenges such as customer complaints or security issues
- Organised and able to manage multiple tasks at once
- Experienced in a customer-facing role (retail experience is a bonus)
- Passionate about the work of InFocus Charity and ready to be a positive ambassador in the local community
**Working pattern**
You’ll work 3 days a week as part of a rota, including some Saturdays. Occasional Sunday working may be required (e.g. to cover holiday or sickness). Days will be agreed at interview.
**What we offer in return**
- 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- Occupational sick pay from day one
- Paid time off for medical appointments
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Comprehensive training and development
- Free on-site parking
- Access to discounted shopping
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- On-site café
- 24-hour employee assistance programme
- Life assurance and group accident cover
- Contributory pension scheme for eligible staff
**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.21-£12.47 per hour
**Benefits**:
- Bereavement leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free flu jabs
- Sick pay
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: IC/PTCSAJuly25
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