The Role
We have an exciting role for a motivated and experienced retail person to help run our fabulous shop in Westbourne to deliver sales and performance. The modern charity retail environment is challenging and professional and you will be the sort of person who is able to keep the shop in tip top condition, ensure clothing and other products displayed well to achieve optimum sales.
You will be initiative-taking, creative individual who will assist the shop manager in being responsible for handling sales at the till, encouraging, managing, and sorting donations, maintaining standards, and providing an excellent customer experience.
As part of the retail team, you will have commercial awareness together with a focus on driving sales, understanding of high street retail fashion as well as experience of creating a pleasant and helpful environment for your customers, colleagues, and volunteers.
As a Retail Sales Assistant you will need experience of Windows IT packages such as Word and Excel.
You will be keen to ensure that both our customers and donors receive excellent care and attention, as well as help to promote Lewis-Manning Hospice Care and the work that we do in your community.
Although based in one store, you may be required to travel to any Lewis-Manning Hospice Shop to cover other shops unforeseen sickness, holidays, or absence.
The Person
The successful applicant will have experience of;
· Experience of working in a retail role desired but not essential
· Good people skills
· Good organisational skills
· Understanding of safe working practices in a retail environment
· Experience of working with the public
At Lewis-Manning Hospice Care we welcome applications from all parts of the community and encourage all interested candidates with the above skills and experience to apply for the role
Applications will close on Friday 15th August 2025 with interviews expected to be held on Thursday 21st August 2025.
Job Types: Part-time, Zero hours contract
Pay: £12.60 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Application question(s):
- Are you authorised to work in the United Kingdom?
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 15/08/2025
