Retail Sales Assistants (6-month fixed term contract)
Retail Sales Assistant (6-month fixed term contract)
Passionate about fashion, sustainability, and making a difference? Join Prospect Hospice as a Retail Sales Assistant and play a key role in raising vital funds to support end-of-life care for patients and their families in your community.
We are seeking temporary retail sales assistants across our shops including Highworth, Penhill, Royal Wootton Bassett, Taw Hill and Wroughton.
About Prospect Hospice
Our shops are the heart of our charity and the community. By selling pre-loved items and promoting sustainable shopping, we raise funds to provide exceptional care for those living with life-limiting illnesses. As part of our retail team, you’ll directly contribute to delivering vital care at our hospice in Wroughton.
Hours: 7.5 hours per week (1 day per week, on a flexible basis to be agreed. This may include working on weekends or a Bank Holiday)
What is the role?
As a Retail Sales Assistant, you’ll: Provide outstanding customer service to ensure every shopper feels welcome.
Take an active role in driving sales and presenting attractive displays.Work closely with volunteers, fostering a friendly and collaborative environment.
Be an ambassador for Prospect Hospice and promote our charity’s values.
This role is perfect if you’re enthusiastic about fashion, second-hand shopping, or upcycling, and want to gain valuable retail experience.
What We’re Looking For: A friendly, team-focused attitude.
A passion for sustainable fashion and trends.Great customer service skills and a willingness to learn.
Previous retail experience is a plus, but not essential – we’ll train you!
Additional Information: Applicants must be over 18 due to key-holder responsibilities.
You’ll need access to transportation, as you may occasionally work at other shop locations.You may be asked to work at other locations or additional hours if needed.
We offer a great range of benefits, including: 27 days holiday FTE plus bank holidays (rising with length of service)
Generous contributory pension scheme and life assuranceDiscounts with local retailers, gyms and service providers including Blue Light Discount Card
Employee Assistance Programme
Supportive induction, training and development
Please indicate which location you prefer.
Equality & Diversity
Prospect Hospice is committed to encouraging a diverse and inclusive working environment. We recognise that promoting diversity and eliminating discrimination in our workplace will bring benefits for our people, our business and the communities we serve.
We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, offending background, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those we support. As part of our SAFER recruitment processes, offers of employment will be subject to thorough checks, which may include a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, satisfactory references, online and social media checks and verification of qualifications.We expect all staff to share this commitment and to adhere to our safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
We will review applications as they come in and therefore we may close the vacancy before the closing date. Candidates are therefore advised to apply early.