Standby Shop Assistant - Bridgnorth
Application Deadline: 18 March 2025
Department: Fundraising, Comms & Engagement
Employment Type: Zero Hours
Location: Bridgnorth
Reporting To: Shop Manager
Compensation: £13.45 / hour
Description
Contract: Zero Hours Contract
Salary: £13.45 p/hour
Location: Bridgnorth, Shropshire
Closing date: 18th March 2025
Interview date: W/C 24th March 2025
Join our thriving shop in the heart of Bridgnorth! As a Standby Shop Assistant, you will use your experience in retail and play a crucial role in our shop's daily operations on a flexible contract.
More about the role
Loved by our fantastic customers and supported by generous donations, our shop is lucky to receive some unique, quality items where every purchase helps us continue our vital work, caring for over 40,000 animals each year through our rehoming, veterinary, and education programmes.
Working with our Shop Manager and Assistant Shop Manager, you will be confident serving your community and helping lead and motivate our team of volunteers. You can expect to manage incoming donations along with supervising and supporting our volunteers with the daily operations of the store.
Our shops open Monday to Saturday from 09:00 to 17:00. This role is on a zero hours contract where there are no guaranteed working hours in a week but hours will be agreed based on business need – flexibility is key for this role. Weekend and bank holiday working may be required.
Join us and make a difference in your local community!
About you
We are looking for someone who:
* Has previous experience working in a retail environment.
* Is proficient in cash handling and reconciliation.
* Has supervisory experience.
* Thrives in a customer-facing environment.
* Possesses computer literacy and administration skills.
It would also be great if you have experience:
* Managing volunteers.
How to apply
Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date. Applications will be reviewed as we receive them and interviews arranged accordingly. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.
Blue Cross benefits
Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make a difference that we do today.
At Blue Cross, we’re dedicated to providing you with a supportive and rewarding working environment where you feel valued throughout your career with us.
Our generous benefits package includes:
* 38 days per year, increasing to 43 with service (including bank holidays). For part-time roles, holiday entitlement is calculated pro-rata.
* Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution
* Life assurance
* Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme
* Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support
* Free access to GP via MetLife
* Recognition scheme
* Annual volunteer days
* Claim for professional fees
* Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers.
To read more about the benefits Blue Cross has to offer, please visit the 'why work for us' page on our website.
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