Looking for a Sales Assistant role with a difference? This isn’t just another charity shop – it’s a bold new clearance concept that’s changing the way people shop in Milton Keynes. We’re giving unsold items one last chance to find a home, reducing waste, and creating a fast-paced, sustainable shopping experience.
As a Sales Assistant, you’ll play a key role in bringing this exciting vision to life. You’ll help create a vibrant, welcoming environment where every purchase supports vital care at Willen Hospice.
What you’ll do:
- Support the Shop Manager and Assistant Manager in running a dynamic clearance shop
- Sort, price, and merchandise stock using our simple £1, £3, £5 pricing system
- Keep the shop looking fresh and inviting with regular stock drops
- Welcome customers and donors with outstanding service
- Assist volunteers, making sure they feel valued and engaged
- Handle cash and tills accurately, following all procedures
- Promote our mission and sustainability message in the local community
What you’ll need:
- Great customer service and communication skills
- Confidence handling money and stock in a busy retail environment
- A friendly, approachable attitude and team spirit
- Flexibility to work weekends and cover shifts as needed
- Retail experience is helpful, but full training will be given
- A passion for sustainability and supporting local communities
Who we are:
Set in the tranquil grounds of Willen Lake, Willen Hospice is the leading provider of specialist palliative care in the Milton Keynes area. We offer round-the-clock, expert care to local patients with a life-limiting illness, both in their own homes and in our In-Patient Unit. Our passionate staff and volunteers make sure our care is personalised to each patient’s needs and supports their loved ones too. We have a thriving Therapeutic & Wellbeing service providing counselling, physiotherapy, activity groups and more, and a specialist Lymphoedema service. As a registered charity, we raise vital funds through our dedicated Business Development team and our growing portfolio of high street and online shops, to ensure our care stays free of charge.
