Part Time Sales Assistant – Temporary (3 Month Contract)

To start immediately, 3 days per week. Pay is £10.62 per hour.

Purpose of the role:

We are looking for a suitable candidate to assist with managing all shop activities to maximise financial contribution to the charity. You will be responsible for the day to day running and performance of the shop to provide a high level of customer service to all customers visiting. You will work alongside volunteers to ensure stock is replenished and stock levels are managed on the shop floor and storeroom.  You will be required to make decisions on the quality, suitability, and price of donations before they are placed on sale and on how goods are displayed throughout the shop and in the window displays. This will be a key holder position and will be based between both of our current charity shops to provide cover where and when needed.

Responsible to:

Finance Manager

Main Duties:

To provide a high level of customer service

Accurate cash handling

Accepting, sorting and pricing donations

Replenish and merchandise shop stock.

Steam/press and hang clothes.

Ensuring all items are suitable and presentable before being put on display.

Price items, accordingly, separate items that may be better suited to our eBay shop

Keep shop clean and tidy ensuring any health and safety issues are resolved or reported immediately.

Build public support for the shelter  
Key holder responsibilities

Skills and qualifications:

We do not need you to have qualifications for this position but do ask you have some previous customer service experience.

A willingness to promote the charity and what we do to members of the public visiting our shops.

Time commitment:

Our charity shops are open Monday to Saturday between 9.30am and 4.30pm. This role is part-time and will require you to be flexible to provide cover to both our charity shops as required.

If you feel you are suited to the role above, please fill out an application form which you can find below and send to hiring@dogandcatshelter.com along with a copy of your CV.