Overview
Are you an experienced charity retail assistant or volunteer seeking some paid hours? We are seeking a Shop Assistant to support with ad hoc holiday cover.
Flexibility required
This is a zero hours contract to support with holiday cover. You will work across both our High Street and St Marks charity shops (both in central Lincoln) so the successful applicant must have relevant experience in a charity retail sales role given the level of responsibility as a key holder, and ability to adapt to each shop's customer environment.
You must be available to work Tuesday to Sunday as the shifts are to cover existing shop opening hours to provide holiday cover. Shift times will be offered with as much notice as possible. This contract may later be offered on an annualised basis when the cover requirements are understood.
About us
The RSPCA Lincolnshire Mid, North East and Lincoln branch are an independently run branch of the RSPCA. The money raised in our charity shops is key to being able to fund our work to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome animals in need across Lincolnshire.
If you are passionate about animals, and have a desire to put your retail sales experience to good use, raising money to support our animal welfare objectives, we want to hear from you.
Main tasks
Shop Operations/Sales
- Support charity shop operations around stock management and merchandising.
- Undertake cleaning duties as required to ensure the appropriate standards of cleanliness are maintained throughout the shop including the sales floor, stock processing area, offices and communal areas.
- Process donated stock to the agreed standards and timescale, minimising stock loss.
- Ensure high levels of customer service are maintained.
- Supporting fundraising activities within the Shop.
Shop Finances
- Ensure all operational financial procedures adhered to including cash handling, daily banking and security procedures.
- Excellent attention to detail on all financial transactions including till use for cash and card payments.
Property
- Take responsibility for the shop premises security including key holding.
- Ensure compliance with the branch’s health and safety policy (including fire safety, risk assessments and security procedures) and relevant legislation
People
- Support volunteers to work to agreed standards.
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- This is a zero hours contract. Are you available for ad hoc shifts to provide holiday cover?
Experience:
- Charity Retail sales: 1 year (required)
Location:
- Lincoln LN2 1HW (preferred)
Work Location: In person
