Shop Assistant – Bank

QEF retail trading is looking for a bank Shop Assistant to cover our Addlestone, Claygate and East Molesey retail shops and Shepperton Furniture shop. The working days are Monday to Saturday inclusive of Bank holidays. The shop opening hours may vary.

Job Purpose

The bank Shop Assistant will be assisting the Manager to maintain high standards of shop presentation, actively helping to recruit volunteers and encouraging the general public to donate stock. Being part of a team achieving the sales target. Covering the manager’s day off.

About the role

• To work closely with the shop manager, undertaking specific duties as requested and deputising in his/her absence
• To ensure the shop operates effectively and achieve its maximum trading potential
• To maintain a high standard of presentation in the shop, ensuring that regular rotation of stock is carried out in line with current company procedures

About you

• You are passionate about your area of work
• Our Values and Behaviours inspire you
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team.
• Previous experience of charity shop retail is desirable.

About the team

The shops are each run by a shop manager and supported by the Head of Retail and a great team of volunteers. In some locations a paid Shop Assistant is employed to deputise in the manager’s absence.

Being part of QEF means

• Actively participating in learning, development and feedback opportunities
• Promoting QEF’s Equal Opportunities policy
• Being an active team player
• Being an ambassador of QEF’s Values and Behaviours, everyone matters, everyone works together, everyone makes a difference,

Benefits

• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension
• Range of training opportunities provided to ensure career development