Retail Shop Assistant
Tenterden
£7.50 per hour
Part time - 5 hours per week (11.00am-4.00pm)
Sundays and Bank Holidays only

Demelza Hospice Care for Children is a charity providing hospice services for children and young people with life-limiting conditions and support for their families across Kent, East Sussex and South East London.

We are looking for a Retail Shop Assistant to run our Tenterden shop’s Sunday and Bank Holiday trading operation and to help maximise the potential revenue from shoppers.

In conjunction with the shop manager, you will co-ordinate a volunteer rota to ensure there is sufficient shop cover each Sunday.

You will have the ability to maintain availability of stock on the shop floor, to receive and sort donations and to ensure the shop is ready to trade on Monday morning. You will have experience of working with a varying agenda and workload and be able to prioritise tasks.

You must be able to act as key holder for the day and have a good awareness of Health and Safety. You will be responsible for opening and closing the shop, as well as cashing up. You will also have responsibility for managing the shop and all shop volunteers.

Good communication and customer service skills are essential.

For an informal chat please call Rachel Stead, Shops Operations Manager, on 07818 512044

All external candidates must apply through our website. Internal applicants can apply by sending a supporting statement to recruitment@demelza.org.uk

Closing Date Tuesday 9th May 2017, 1:00pm
Interview Date Wednesday 24th May 2017

For more information and to apply for this role, please visit our website - www.demelza.org.uk

Enhanced Disclosure checks by the DBS will be undertaken for successful applicants.
Demelza is an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No 1039651
Demelza is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.