Retail Assistant_Montague Terrace

Title: Retail Assistant

Salary: £11.44 per hour

Hours/Contract : Permanent, As and when

Based : Montague Terrace Marie Curie. The role would involve travel to work in any of the 5 Marie Curie shops in Edinburgh

Closing date : 27th May 2024

Interview date : TBC

Key responsibilities include maximizing sales by maintaining high standards of display and layout in the shop and shop windows, ensuring that stock density is maintained, regular rotation of stock is carried out and that maximum realistic prices are obtained on donated items, in accordance with charity guidelines, as well as Bought in Goods.

Gift aid is a vital source of income from donated goods and you should ensure that this is maximized when dealing with customers and donors, ensuring that excellent customer service is provided at all times. You should also ensure that high standards of cleanliness are maintained throughout the shop including the sales floor, stock processing area, offices and communal areas.

Marie Curie Benefits Package :

• Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work
• Defined contribution schemes for Pension
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
• Introduce a friend scheme
• Help with childcare cost (TC apply)
• Entitled under Marie Curie Blue Light Card
• Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
• Life assurance – for all employees
• Eye care - (under Display Screen Equipment (DSE) regulations, Marie Curie will pay towards sight tests if you use computer screens and other displays as part of your job)

What's in it for you:

• Annual leave allowance
  • Scotland = 25 days plus 10 public holidays (pro rata)
• Competitive Policy for parental/sick leave
• Continuous Professional Development – (Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional development)
• Industry leading training programmes
• Flexible Working
• Free PVG

What we are looking for :

• Sales & Stock Generation . Where you’ll get to be creative, always looking for opportunities to attract new customers/supporters every day
• Management of Staff and Volunteers. You’ll get to work with some amazing people. Taking the lead in recruiting, training, managing and supporting volunteers to ensure the effective operation of the shop
• Administration. You will ensure all financial reporting and management, cash handling, daily banking and security procedures are followed

You’ll be part of a friendly, passionate team with a manager who supports you and your career development.

And best of all, the work you do every day will make a real difference in people’s lives

To apply, please send us your most recent CV and a cover letter detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie

For more information or an informal chat please contact Graham Hall by email at graham.hall@mariecurie.org.uk

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We believe that diversity makes us stronger. Join Marie Curie and be part of an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone’s unique perspectives and experiences are valued. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life. Apply today to bring your talents to our diverse and inclusive charity.

We’re committed to making reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the application and selection process. You can request support via recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk

This role will be subject to receiving a satisfactory basic disclosure check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.