Shop Assistance jobs in United States

Application Deadline: 27 April 2025
Department: Fundraising, Comms & Engagement
Employment Type: Zero Hours
Location: Radcliffe
Reporting To: Shop Manager
Compensation: GBP 13.69 / hour
Contract: Zero Hours Contract
Salary: GBP 13.69 p/hour
Location: Blackburn Street, Radcliffe
Closing date: 27th April 2025
Interview date: 8th May 2025

Greater Manchester is leading the way in fashion sustainability and shopping second hand. Here at Blue Cross, we are just as passionate about our environment and being sustainable as we are in supporting pets and their families in need!

In Radcliffe, we are really lucky to work with incredibly loyal volunteers and the local community who are vital in supporting our store. With regular customers and quality donations, we have the recipe for success - we just need you!

As a Standby Shop Assistant, you will use your experience in retail and play a crucial role in our shops daily operations. 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.

Internally this role is known as a Standby Shop Assistant.

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.

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.

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 the difference that we do today.

In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can. We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are.

Our generous benefits package includes:

• Full time equivalent of 38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays)
• Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support
• Free access to GP via MetLife- 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family
• Free physiotherapy advice and face to face intervention
• Health cash plan
• Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme
• Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution
• Professional fees paid with Continuing Professional Development and personal development support.
• Life assurance
• 20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Recognition scheme
• Annual volunteer days
• 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.