Job Overview
About Us
Oriel Ospie is a conservation art gallery based in the beautiful Betws-y-Coed Railway Station. We have a focus on sustainable artwork and textile patterns created by local artist Jacha Potgieter, alongside carefully sourced goods from a range of countries and a handful of local creators. We are looking for a shop assistant to work alongside our dedicated team to assist with sales, stock levels and general cleanliness. Oriel Ospie is in a busy location in the centre of Betws-y-Coed with a high visitor population, so vigilance and attention to detail is required.
Here at Oriel Ospie, and the Betws-y-Coed Railway Station, we have a passion for conservation. We raise money and awareness for multiple endangered species, with a particular focus on Great Apes and Pangolins, so our ideal candidate would be someone that matches our passion for helping animals. In 2025, we raised a total of £87,500 in combination with the Hangin’ Pizzeria for our chosen charities, and in the next few years we hope to build and build on this total so that we can help as many endangered species in the wild as possible.
We work alongside the Hangin’ Pizzeria and Alpine Apartments to spread the message of conservation while also delivering a high standard of customer service and a product with high quality. We also encourage recycling, reduction of single use plastic use, and palm oil free products - anything we can do to reduce our impact on the environment!
Who are we looking for?
This is a perfect position for someone looking for a part-time retail and gallery job with a focus on sustainability and conservation. We are here to share our love of animals and the environment, and we would love to work with someone that shares our passion. We are a small business, and we are looking for someone trustworthy and kind with good communication skills to work in our small team. The candidate will have excellent customer service skills and the ability to work in a fast paced environment in a busy tourist hotspot.
Due to our semi-rural location and infrequent public transport, a driving license or living in close proximity is essential for this role.
Key responsibilities:
-Monitor stock levels, restocking items when appropriate to ensure the gallery is presented well.
-Cleanliness and upkeep, including dusting, hoovering, mopping and organisation.
-Sales and cash handling. This position is primarily retail, so comfort and experience using Point of Sale software is important.
-Handling phone calls.
-Handling enquiries and orders.
-Confidence talking with customers about our sustainable ethos, conservation issues and the artworks on display. We do aim to educate people on the topics of the artwork, so we would require a candidate that is comfortable talking about the difficult topic of animal cruelty. - Full training and explanations will be delivered on this.
Please send your CV and a short covering letter explaining your interest in the role and your relevant experience to [email protected], or apply via indeed.
Expected Hours: 2-3 days / week, 9:00-17:00 in peak season, 9:00-16:30 otherwise. Days will not be fixed, and will require a degree of flexibility and inclusion in rota planning.
Pay: £12.71/hr
Pay: From £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
