Retail Assistant - Brackla

Company Description

Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end‑of‑life charity. We are the largest non‑NHS provider of end‑of‑life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country. Our retail stores play a vital part in helping us achieve our mission by bringing in significant revenue generation, building awareness and engaging local communities.

About the Role

Join our team and be part of a dynamic retail environment where your can‑do attitude makes a real difference. We’re looking for courageous individuals who take initiative, considerate team players who put customers first and trustworthy colleagues who take pride in what they do. If you thrive in a collaborative workplace and enjoy helping people, we’d love to hear from you.

As a Retail Assistant, you will join an incredible team and support them to encourage sales, provide excellent customer service and uphold the highest standards of stock presentation and store cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Retail Manager in maximising sales by maintaining high standards of display and layout, ensuring proper stock rotation, and securing realistic pricing on donated items.
• Ensuring donated goods are processed according to set standards and timeframes, and that pricing is in line with charity guidelines.
• Maximising Gift Aid income and oversee the proper display and administration of bought‑in goods, ensuring minimal stock loss.
• Customer engagement and leading by coaching volunteers and staff to have great conversations with every customer on “Rounding up” their purchase, making an “add donation” for our charity and signing up for our loyalty scheme.
• Engaging with the community to drive repeat custom, stock donation, volunteer recruitment and community involvement.
• Managing volunteers and ensuring all staff and volunteers are following Marie Curie procedures and guidelines.
• In the absence of the Retail Manager, taking responsibility for the overall management and operation of the store.

Key Criteria

Additional Information

Vacancy type : Permanent, part‑time

Location : Brackla store

Salary : £12.21 per hour

Hours per week : This is a variable hours role

Closing date : 1st December. We are reviewing applications as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early.

Application Process

Benefits you’ll love

Legal Statements

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to [email protected]

Contact : [email protected]

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