Operations & Administration Assistant
Come and join the team at Contact, supporting the wider Operations and Creative teams and being the face of Contact to the general public
MAIN LOCATION: Contact but may be required to work at other venues as required
RESPONSIBLE TO: Sales & Audiences Manager
RESPONSIBLE FOR: n/a
WORKS WITH: All departments
HOURS: Part Time. 25 hours per week. As we work 100:80:100 this equates to 20 hours per week.
This role will work 17:00-22:00 Tuesday-Friday as standard, but changes to that shift pattern are to be expected based on building activity, including some weekend work.
STATUS: Permanent
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 2nd February 2026
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
This role provides support to the wider Operations and Creative teams, providing customer service and Box Office support and being the face of Contact to the general public as well as supporting the set-up of rooms, shows and events.
Working in the evenings, this role will also support the day to day running of the building by assisting with fire evacuation and room set ups.
MAIN TASKS
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To act as evacuation sweeper during the week.
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To provide Box Office and Sales support for audiences on incoming shows.
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To act as customer service point of contact whilst on shift, including responding to relevant emails, phone calls and in-person customer requests.
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To support the Sales & Audiences Manager with administrative tasks, including market research, Spektrix support and customer outreach.
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To act as support for the Duty Manager where required for room set ups and resets, customer and hospitality support or any other general tasks.
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To provide administrative support to the Engagement and Development teams, creating and updating participant data on Spektrix and evaluation platforms.
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To provide general support to the Engagement team, supporting participants as required, including arranging taxis, booking rooms on Artifax.
GENERAL
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Undertake any other duties that may reasonably be required in connection with the position.
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Keep up to date with developments within the arts and youth culture.
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Represent Contact at external events as required.
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Establish and maintain good working relationships with all Contact’s partner organisations.
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Get involved with creative work being presented by Contact by attending workshops, read-throughs, rehearsals and performances on a regular basis.
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Follow Contact’s Health & Safety policy, undertaking duties as required and ensure reasonable care is taken to maintain a healthy and safe place for public and staff.
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Actively commit to Contact’s Equal Opportunities policy and Contact’s Safeguarding of Young People policy.
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Actively commit to Contact’s anti- racism working practices.
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Advise and report regularly on activity as required by the wider Senior Management Team, Board and sub-boards, supplying any data required to meet funder reporting requirements.
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Provide mentoring and support to young people and on occasions deliver training/workshops in areas relevant to your job role.
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In line with Contact’s governance model, pro-actively engage young people in decision-making through consultations, young people’s panels and other mechanisms relevant to your job role.
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Manage all personal data in line with the General Data Protection Regulations, using the Spektrix database as directed.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL
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Good communication skill...
Livingston
32 Hours Per Week
Shift Pattern: 10am - 11pm plus overnight support - 7am - 10pm
£12.82 Hourly Rate
Are you interested in working for an award winning social care charity?
Personal Assistants (Support Workers) have the most important role within Enable by making a positive difference every day to the lives of the people we support. No two days are the same for our Personal Assistants but what we can guarantee is that you will be supporting someone who requires support to achieve their goals and outcomes – whatever they may be!
Each person we support has different support requirements, so your role as Support Worker may include assisting them with various aspects of personal care, moving and handling or positive behavioural support whilst expanding their social networks and connections.
Enable creates a bespoke team around every individual we support, and our team of Personal Assistants work collaboratively to ensure the safety, wellbeing and aspirations of the people we support are met.
The Best in You Brings Out the Best in Me
The people we support have many varied interests and hobbies and have many of the same dreams and aspirations as we do; they just too often do not get the opportunity to experience these same opportunities. A career with Enable is as rewarding as it is diverse, Personal Assistants at their best have the potential to truly bring out the best in the people we support.
Let us introduce you to Kim and Darren:
Darren loves playing his computer games, going for a drive and visiting friends . A typical day could be going to the shops to ensure Darren has all the essentials he needs, or even just to have a wander around his local community. In his downtime, he enjoys watching movies, playing video games and just having a general blether with friends. Darren receives support 7 days a week 24/7.
Kim loves to watch TV and go out to the cinema. A typical day could be going out for a walk around the shops and heading for lunch before going to the cinema.
That is why Darren and Kim needs you! Will you bring your best so that Darren and Kim can live their best life?
North Ayrshire
Part time & Sessional contracts available
Various shift patterns, including overnight support
Are you interested in working for an award winning social care charity?
Personal Assistants have the most important role within Enable by making a positive difference every day to the lives of the people we support. No two days are the same for our Personal Assistants but what we can guarantee is that you will be supporting someone with a learning disability to achieve their goals and outcomes – whatever they may be!
Each person we support has different support needs, so your support worker role may include assisting them with various aspects of personal care, moving and handling or positive behavioural support whilst expanding their social networks and connections.
Enable creates a bespoke team around every individual we support, and our team of Personal Assistants work collaboratively to ensure the safety, wellbeing and aspirations of the people we support are met.
The Best in You Brings Out the Best in Me
The people we support have many varied interests and hobbies and have many of the same dreams and aspirations as we do; they just too often do not get the opportunity to experience these same opportunities. So whatever your interests are; be it sewing, baking, having a cup of tea and chat to horse riding, swimming or hill-walking, we want to hear from you!
You will be part of a team of Personal Assistants supporting people in their own home some supports will include Personal Care and others may just be supporting people to access local/wider community. Each person will have their own team that will provide consistent support with any areas the individual requires support with.
Will you bring your best so that the people we support can live their best life?
Job reference:MF WN ED
Rate of pay: £14.82 per hour (pay rise pending) for the appropriate qualifications/skills.
Two female (GOR) PAs required to join a team supporting a disabled lady in her late 30s who is autistic and has learning disabilities. She can be very anxious when out and about and requires support from understanding, encouraging and positive staff on a 1:1 basis. Her interests largely lie in music, dance, theatre, cinema and history. She and her team are working to improve her independent living skills. She requires support with some personal care, light domestic duties, making snacks and some meals, and with her emotional and social support.
The post is suitable for post graduate students wanting practical experience of working with people with intellectual disabilities and/or people with a background in allied healthcare, psychology and psychotherapies, or nursing. Most importantly, staff must have empathy and patience.
Paid person-specific training will be provided.
You will be part of a team of 6 to 8 people. Support hours will be mostly from 9am to 5pm but can be flexible, and can include some evening shifts. Currently we have a particular need for a team member with some availability on Tuesdays, Friday and/or Saturdays but this may change. Applications from people, like students, wanting to work 15 hours per week or less welcome. Rotas are scheduled in advance across the team’s availability. Pay is monthly in arrears. Further details can be discussed in advance of or at interview.
Person specification
Essential
-A positive, caring, learning and “can do” attitude
-Empathy, patience, reliability and flexibility
-Good communication and listening skills
-Good team working skills
-Be appropriately confident in taking the initiative
-IT skills
-Respect for confidentiality
-Non-smoker
-Requirement to join the adult PVG scheme
Desirable
-Knowledge of, and interest in, relaxation techniques
-Knowledge of, and interest in, nutrition and exercise eg swimming
-Shared interests
-Clean driving licence and access to a car
-A sense of humour
How to apply
Please apply as soon as possible by sending in your CV and covering letter to pajobs@lothiancil.org.uk and remember to quote job reference MF WN ED.
We are looking for a relief Cafe Assistant/General Assistant to work at our fantastic Older People Services. In this role, you will provide support and assistance in the kitchen and dining room and carry out some basic housekeeping tasks. You will require basic food preparation experience, good communication skills and a flexible attitude to work.
Rate: £12.60 per hour
Hours: Relief
Status: (Relief)
Location: Aberdeen
Purpose of Job:
To carry out catering and housekeeping related tasks, as required, to the identified standards, to contribute towards the delivery of a quality service designed to meet the needs of service users.
Main Duties/Responsibilities:
- Assisting with dining room and kitchen duties including basic food preparation to agreed work schedules and quality standards to maintain effective service delivery.
- Sourcing and purchasing catering provisions, maintaining appropriate stock levels, ensure an effective service delivery. Ensuring meals that come in are batch coded, use by dates are checked and food is stored correctly.
- Organising the receipt of provisions and equipment, ensuring that goods are stored safely and hygienically to regulatory requirements.
- Maintaining food safety and hygiene standards in food preparation and cooking, and in the working environment.
- Recording food temperatures etc. in accordance with food safety legislation.
- Using and storing equipment, machinery and cleaning agents in a safe manner according to instructions and agreed procedures.
- Communicating effectively with staff, service users and others in the workplace, providing written and verbal information when required according to agreed reporting procedures.
- Developing and maintaining positive relationships with service users within agreed operational and organisational parameters.
- Identifying and evaluating hazards and risks, in line with VSA’s Health and Safety policies and security procedures, to reduce the risk to self, service users and other staff members.
- Carrying out general housekeeping tasks out-with the kitchen/dining room areas as required.
- Carrying out any other duties which may be required from time to time provided the tasks are both reasonable and within the post-holder’s capabilities.
- Have awareness and work within internal control systems in your area to facilitate improvement in the quality of service provided
Experience:
Essential:
- Experience of carrying out routine procedures, according to specified work standards
- Basic food preparation
Cumbernauld
Part Time Hours
Flexible shift pattern
£12.82 per hour
Are you interested in working for an award winning social care charity?Personal Assistants (Support Workers) have the most important role within Enable by making a positive difference every day to the lives of the people we support. No two days are the same for our Personal Assistants but what we can guarantee is that you will be supporting someone who requires support to achieve their goals and outcomes – whatever they may be!
Each person we support has different support requirements, so your role as Support Worker may include assisting them with various aspects of personal care, moving and handling or positive behavioural support whilst expanding their social networks and connections.
Enable creates a bespoke team around every individual we support, and our team of Personal Assistants work collaboratively to ensure the safety, wellbeing and aspirations of the people we support are met.
The Best in You Brings Out the Best in Me
The people we support have many varied interests and hobbies and have many of the same dreams and aspirations as we do; they just too often do not get the opportunity to experience these same opportunities. A career with Enable is as rewarding as it is diverse, Personal Assistants at their best have the potential to truly bring out the best in the people we support.
Let us introduce you to Kyle:
Kyle loves being outdoors and being adventurous. His has body boarded, gone hiking and is looking for someone who can enjoy the outdoors with him. He is a big football and rugby fan. Music is also a big passion for Kyle and enjoys going to concerts of all his favourite artists. Kyle enjoys playing Xbox with his support too.
That is why Kyle needs you! Will you bring your best so that Kyle can live his best life?
Greenock
Sessional
£12.82 per hour
Are you interested in working for an award winning social care charity?
Personal Assistants (Support Workers) have the most important role within Enable by making a positive difference every day to the lives of the people we support. No two days are the same for our Personal Assistants but what we can guarantee is that you will be supporting someone who requires support to achieve their goals and outcomes – whatever they may be!
Each person we support has different support requirements, so your role as Support Worker may include assisting them with various aspects of personal care, moving and handling or positive behavioural support whilst expanding their social networks and connections.
Enable creates a bespoke team around every individual we support, and our team of Personal Assistants work collaboratively to ensure the safety, wellbeing and aspirations of the people we support are met.
The Best in You Brings Out the Best in Me
The people we support have many varied interests and hobbies and have many of the same dreams and aspirations as we do; they just too often do not get the opportunity to experience these same opportunities. A career with Enable is as rewarding as it is diverse, Personal Assistants at their best have the potential to truly bring out the best in the people we support.
Let us introduce you to Logan:
Logan is a young man who lives himself in his two storey home in Greenock.
He requires support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including overnight support. The support includes personal care, getting Logan ready for the day and support with medication and meals.
Logan prefers to stick to the same routines in his daily life. One being a daily visit to a local train station. He also thoroughly enjoys getting a playback of his favourite stories from YouTube.
In the evening after dinner Logan loves spending time playing with his iPad in his chill out room.
Logan is happy with his own company but needs support with certain things that we take for granted.
In a sessional role we would hope that the right candidate could help with certain shifts that became available.
That is why Logan needs you! Will you bring your best so that Logan can live his best life?
Uddingston / Hamilton / Surrounding Areas
Mixture of shifts
Full time & Part Time Hours Available
£12.82 per hour
Drivers Required
Are you interested in working for an award winning social care charity?
Personal Assistants (Support Workers) have the most important role within ENABLE Scotland by making a positive difference every day to the lives of the people we support. No two days are the same for our Personal Assistants but what we can guarantee is that you will be supporting someone with a learning disability to achieve their goals and outcomes – whatever they may be!
In South Lanarkshire each person we support has different support needs, so your support worker role may include assisting them with various aspects of personal care, moving and handling or positive behavioural support whilst expanding their social networks and connections. Supporting them to live their lives how they would like to on a day-to-day basis. As a sessional member of staff you would give us your availability for the month and we would be able to give you shifts according to your availability.
ENABLE Scotland creates a bespoke team around every individual we support, and our team of Personal Assistants work collaboratively to ensure the safety, wellbeing and aspirations of the people we support are met.
The Best in You Brings Out the Best in Me
The people we support have many varied interests and hobbies and have many of the same dreams and aspirations as we do; they just too often do not get the opportunity to experience these same opportunities. So whatever your interests are; be it sewing, baking, having a cup of tea and chat to horse riding, swimming or hill-walking, we want to hear from you!
A career with ENABLE Scotland is as rewarding as it is diverse, Personal Assistants at their best have the potential to truly bring out the best in the people we support.
Sports Assistant - University Placement Year
Position: University - Placement Year Sports Assistant
Salary: £7,000 (Sept-July) including free accommodation and meals during term-time
We are seeking to employ a suitable candidate for a 10 month sports placement position supporting our wider teaching colleagues to promote an enthusiasm for, and excellence in, the sport and extra-curricular subjects throughout the school. The suitable candidate will support our Sports Department to deliver and coach a wide range of sports as part of our Games and PE programmes. A specialism in coaching or playing Hockey, Rugby, Football, Tennis and/or Cricket to a high level is desirable. The successful candidate must be able to work effectively as a team member with the ability to show initiative when required.
They will assist with the learning in, and administration of, a busy and dynamic relevant department, dependent upon the individual's core skills and experience. Living in the boarding house, they will also assist Head of Boarding with evening activities and boarding routines and be an integral part of the boarding house team providing pastoral support and guidance in a caring, family setting
We expect our staff to take a full and active part in all aspects of school life and so the post holder will be a person who is flexible, have a ‘can do’ attitude, be a positive role model for young children and adopt high standards of personal conduct in order to maintain the respect of parents, pupils and colleagues. They will be given responsibilities within the relevant department and work closely alongside the sport and academic staff in the teaching and learning of a varied age group of children.
Ashfold offers an excellent all-round education and a wealth of opportunities to excel both in the classroom and beyond. We encourage and celebrate participation in sport and the arts, including art and design technology, drama and music as well as a wide variety of extra-curricular activities enabling every child to develop their individual strengths, talents and interests and discover new ones.
MKA Ecology is a well-established consultancy with offices in Litlington (Royston), Oxford and London. We are looking for a proactive and organised Project Coordinator Assistant to support our operations team. This is a varied role covering data management, kit coordination, scheduling and general administrative support.
You will be line managed by our Project Coordinator and receive full training on internal systems, including Scoro and SharePoint. Applicants should be confident IT users, strong communicators and able to work both independently and as part of a team. Occasional travel to other offices may be required, so a full UK driving licence is essential.
Key Responsibilities
● Uploading, managing and archiving data
● Supporting project systems and maintaining organised records
● Coordinating kit, ordering supplies and managing stock
● Assisting with scheduling and timetabling
● Providing general administrative support for the Litlington office
● Liaising with external IT support when required
● Completing vehicle checks and maintaining logs
What We Offer
● Competitive salary
● Company pension
● Access to pool car
● Up to 27 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays)
● Supportive team environment with training and development opportunities
● Company sick pay
● Dog-friendly office
● Cycle scheme
● Employee referral scheme
● Canteen and shower facilities on site
Person Requirements
● Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
● Good IT skills with ability to learn new systems
● Excellent communication and teamwork
● High attention to detail
● Proactive and solution-focused
● Full UK driving licence
● Friendly and personable
● Interest in and a working knowledge of UK ecology and biodiversity
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a covering letter to suzette@mkaecology.co.uk.
Please confirm in your application:
● That you hold a full UK driving licence
● That you can commute to the Litlington (Royston) office
● Your availability for interview
Troon, South Ayrshire
30 hour contract & sessional contract available
Various shift patterns available
Are you interested in working for an award winning social care charity?
Personal Assistants (Support Workers) have the most important role within Enable by making a positive difference every day to the lives of the people we support. No two days are the same for our Personal Assistants but what we can guarantee is that you will be supporting someone with a learning disability to achieve their goals and outcomes – whatever they may be!
Each person we support has different support needs, so your role as Support Worker may include assisting them with various aspects of personal care, moving and handling or positive behavioural support whilst expanding their social networks and connections.
Enable creates a bespoke team around every individual we support, and our team of Personal Assistants work collaboratively to ensure the safety, wellbeing and aspirations of the people we support are met.
The Best in You Brings Out the Best in Me
The people we support have many varied interests and hobbies and have many of the same dreams and aspirations as we do; they just too often do not get the opportunity to experience these same opportunities. A career with Enable is as rewarding as it is diverse, Personal Assistants at their best have the potential to truly bring out the best in the people we support.
Let us introduce you to Our Mental Health Services in South Ayrshire:
Working in our Mental Health services is an incredibly rewarding role.
We support adults within their own homes in a private residential area in the centre of Ayr. Support is offered 24 hours a day including day shifts and nightshifts.
We offer a mixture of Female and Male supports dependent on choice and support needs.
We work collaboratively with the South Ayrshire Adult Mental Health Team to provide person centred support.
We are looking for kind, patient, motivated, and committed team members to help people we support to manage the symptoms of their mental health diagnosis and to lead fulfilling life.
A typical day for people we support in our Mental Health Services could be support to attend an appointment, going to the shops to ensure all the essentials are bought, a walk in the local community to find interest groups, or simply to get some fresh air.
In our mental health services, much valued support consists of Listening, understanding and responding to peoples needs.
Largs, North Ayrshire
Various Contracts available; Full time & Part time
Various shift patterns
Are you interested in working for an award winning social care charity?
Personal Assistants have the most important role within Enable by making a positive difference every day to the lives of the people we support. No two days are the same for our Personal Assistants but what we can guarantee is that you will be supporting someone with a learning disability to achieve their goals and outcomes – whatever they may be!
Each person we support has different needs, so your role as Personal Assistant may include assisting them with various aspects of personal care, moving and handling or positive behavioural support whilst expanding their social networks and connections.
Enable creates a bespoke team around every individual we support, and our team of Personal Assistants work collaboratively to ensure the safety, wellbeing and aspirations of the people we support are met.
The Best in You Brings Out the Best in Me
The people we support have many varied interests and hobbies and have many of the same dreams and aspirations as we do; they just too often do not get the opportunity to experience these same opportunities. A career with Enable is as rewarding as it is diverse, Personal Assistants at their best have the potential to truly bring out the best in the people we support.
You will be working as part of a team in Largs of Personal Assistants supporting people in their new homes for a community of adults who have a range of support needs. There are 22 houses in this complex and each person receives the individualised support they need. Some people will require essential support and maintaining their home, others will require support with accessing the local and wider community - or a combination.
Staff are on site 24 hours per day to provide support when required and there are a variety of shifts available. You will be provided with any training required.
If you are not local to the Largs area, travel expenses will be paid.
Let us introduce you to some of the people we support:
We have 22 residents in Largs. Some of the residents have tremendous social lives and enjoy weekly visits to the Disco, Bowling, Swim Clubs and going to the local pub to watch the football or to have a few games of pool. Some residents prefer to spend time at home watching movies, having a chat and going to do their weekly shop with their staff. The majority of the residents in Largs get essential support which includes preparing meals, administering medication, assistance with finances and housework. The residents all have different capabilities, needs and all staff will be provided with training and support.
That is why the people we support in Largs needs you! Will you bring your best so that they can live their best life?
Job Description for University Placement Students Job Title: Undergraduate Student Placement – Education Assistant Place of work: The Cranedale Centre, Kirby Grindalythe, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 8DB You are invited to apply for the above post and join the Education Team at this Environmental Education Charity. All employees at the Cranedale Centre work towards one simple aim – to strive to deliver a first class, high quality residential experience for all our students. Each and every member of staff is relied upon and trusted to undertake their roles to the very best of their abilities and to maintain the very high standards that customers now expect from this Centre. The role of the Education Assistant is to support the Cranedale Centre tutor team in the delivery of field courses. They will be joining a teaching unit comprising of 7 Field Studies Tutors. The successful candidate will need to be undertaking a relevant degree in Geography, Biology, Ecology, Environmental or Natural Sciences. During your placement year you will gain: Work experience that reflects an environmental educational charity. Experience of working with a range of age groups in an outdoor setting. Valuable, varied experience and work place skills to add to your CV. The opportunity to conduct research that will benefit both you and our organisation. Working knowledge of outdoor education practices. First Aid at Work Qualification. Former students have shared their thoughts on their placement year with us, and what they feel they gained, on our website. Please read them at www.cranedale.com/recruitment. The specific duties for each Placement Student will be tailored to the interests and abilities of the individual and time will be made available for individual research/dissertation projects. The following list of general tasks should therefore be considered as a guide to the normal duties required: Supporting the teaching team. The Education Assistant should expect to be out in the ‘field’ on most working days helping students with their fieldwork and assisting with packing and preparation of fieldwork equipment. Education Assistants will not be required to teach on A level and GCSE courses but may be asked to demonstrate various fieldwork techniques to student groups from time to time. If teaching was of interest to the Educational Assistant we would Some teaching will be encouraged on environmental courses for junior children. The Education Assistant may from time to time be based at the Centre and be asked to undertake a ‘technician’ role. This will require the Education Assistant to take responsibility for the repair, maintenance and calibration of scientific meters and probes together with general repairs to other field equipment. The Education Assistant will be required to attend staff meetings and departmental meetings and integrate fully into the working life of the Centre. They will be allocated a ‘mentor’ for the duration of their placement and will be required to attend personal review/appraisal sessions from time to time. Other duties will involve the Education Assistant in supporting the Prep Room, Waterproof Store, and the stocking and tidying of teaching rooms. To provide the Education Assistant with a broad knowledge of the running of a busy Field Studies Centre some time will be allocated within the year to work on short shifts in the Catering and Cleaning Departments so that an appreciation can be gained of the amount of work that goes into, and the importance of, these departments. Additional pay will be given for this. Once trained in First Aid and in-house systems, the Education Assistant may be included on the timetable as the Duty Tutor i.e. to be the overnight point of contact in case of visiting staff requiring assistance. During closedown / non teaching periods the Education Assistant will not be required at the Centre on certain weeks. On other weeks they will be required to assist with maintenance jobs around the Centre. Expectations and Requirements: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Applicants should be studying a relevant degree in Geography, Biology, Ecology, Environmental or Natural Sciences. The Placement Student will need to demonstrate that they have good communication, literacy and numeracy skills and relate well to children and young adults. A good level of competence with ICT is desirable for this post. Applicants should have a positive work attitude and be motivated to learn new skills. A full, clean driving license is required. To apply, please send a CV and covering letter to cranedaleadministration@cranedale.com Thank you Statement of Main Terms of Employment Employer: Cranedale Educational Charitable Trust Ltd Employee: Job Title: Educational Assistant Place of work: You will normally be required to work at/from the Cranedale Centre, Kirby Grindalythe, Malton, North Yo...
Shop Assistant
Shop Assistant
Sue Ryder Charity shop, Unit 1, Bretton Centre, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE3 8DN
15 Hours per week over 7 days
£12.21 per hour + rewards & Benefits
Be there when it matters.
Winners of the Employer of the Year for the People in Retail Awards 2023 – Retail Bulletin.
Sue Ryder is one of the largest charity retailers in the UK with over 400 shops. Every item sold in our shops generates funding so we can continue to provide 2.7 million hours of expert medical, practical, bereavement and emotional support every year, in our hospices, in people's homes and in the community. We are here to make sure that everyone approaching the end of life or living with grief can access the support they need.
We have a much-loved presence on high streets across the country - with a range of innovative shops, including boutiques, vintage and retro shops, and large format stores. As a member of the retail team, you’ll be helping us inspire communities to provide more care for more people through innovating and collaborating on ways to reduce, reuse and recycle. You will also be contributing to drive up the income that generates the vital funds necessary to keep our care and support services running.
We understand our people are our most important asset and work hard to make sure you feel valued and included as part of a team. In retail most work every weekend, our managers mainly work only 1 in 2. We don't expect our teams to work past 5.15 in most of our shops. The earliest we start is 8.45am. We have every Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day off.
New shop opening February 2026
About you
Do you have excellent customer service skills? Are you comfortable working in a busy fast paced environment? If so come and support our shop team in our Bretton store and contribute to the work we do across Sue Ryder!
As our new Shop Assistant, you will help us to create a well-presented shop where customers get great service. You will sort and size stock and be on hand to help customers with their purchases. Remember that you could often be moving stock – which may involve lifting heavy goods or furniture.
Other responsibilities include:
• To help maximise donated income through proactive stock generation, optimum pricing, processing stock to agreed levels and stock planning.
• Set high standards of merchandising and housekeeping, ensuring you and your colleagues’ health and safety is a priority.
• Manage effective stock processes to ensure your shop is well merchandised with fresh, seasonal stock at all times.
• Act as a brand ambassador for Sue Ryder, supporting in store campaigns to promote the brand and national fundraising initiatives.
Minimum Essential Criteria
• Customer Service Experience
• Cash Handling/Till work
• Basic IT skills (emails/instant messaging/video calls)
• Organisational Skills
• Lone working experience
Desirable Criteria
• High street retail/leisure/hospitality background
• KPI and target experience
• Team Player
• Merchandising/Stock rotation
Competitive Benefits Package
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays (pro rata if part-time)
- Company pension scheme
- Staff discount with thousands of retailers
- Refer a Friend scheme - £250 payment
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Enhanced sick pay
- Electric Vehicle Scheme
- Healthcare Cash plan, to claim back costs of routine healthcare
- Death in Service benefit
- Staff discount of 10% on new goods online at shop.sueryder.org
- Structured induction programme and learning and development opportunities.
- Access to Employee support programme
- and lots more. Please visit our careers website for the full list.
Closing date: 4th February
Interview date: 11th February
If you want more than just a job, we want you.
Join the team and be there when it matters.
https://www.sueryder.org/jobs/why-work-for-sue-ryder
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
At Sue Ryder, we recognise that a diverse workforce allows us to provide the best care and support. We are committed to encouraging equity, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.
We welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, those from lower socio-economic backgrounds, and those living with disabilities.
As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we’re proud to support the ‘Offer an Interview’ scheme. This means we will offer an interview to all disabled applicants who best meet the m...
Shop Assistant
Shop Assistant
Sue Ryder Charity shop, Unit 3, Willerby Park Shopping Centre, 3, Beverley Rd, Hull HU10 6EB
15 Hours per week over 7 days
£12.21 per hour + rewards & Benefits
Be there when it matters.
Winners of the Employer of the Year for the People in Retail Awards 2023 – Retail Bulletin.
Sue Ryder is one of the largest charity retailers in the UK with over 400 shops. Every item sold in our shops generates funding so we can continue to provide 2.7 million hours of expert medical, practical, bereavement and emotional support every year, in our hospices, in people's homes and in the community. We are here to make sure that everyone approaching the end of life or living with grief can access the support they need.
We have a much-loved presence on high streets across the country - with a range of innovative shops, including boutiques, vintage and retro shops, and large format stores. As a member of the retail team, you’ll be helping us inspire communities to provide more care for more people through innovating and collaborating on ways to reduce, reuse and recycle. You will also be contributing to drive up the income that generates the vital funds necessary to keep our care and support services running.
We understand our people are our most important asset and work hard to make sure you feel valued and included as part of a team. In retail most work every weekend, our managers mainly work only 1 in 2. We don't expect our teams to work past 5.15 in most of our shops. The earliest we start is 8.45am. We have every Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day off.
Sue Ryder Willerby is situated in a busy retail park next to Waitrose. The shop sells a large range of good quality fashion for everyone, as well as shoes and accessories, bric-a-brac, books, DVDs, CDs and Vinyl. The team at Willerby is friendly and hard-working and we are always looking for volunteers.
About you
Do you have excellent customer service skills? Are you comfortable working in a busy fast paced environment? If so come and support our shop team in our Willerby store and contribute to the work we do across Sue Ryder!
As our new Shop Assistant, you will help us to create a well-presented shop where customers get great service. You will sort and size stock and be on hand to help customers with their purchases. Remember that you could often be moving stock – which may involve lifting heavy goods or furniture.
Other responsibilities include:
• To help maximise donated income through proactive stock generation, optimum pricing, processing stock to agreed levels and stock planning.
• Set high standards of merchandising and housekeeping, ensuring you and your colleagues’ health and safety is a priority.
• Manage effective stock processes to ensure your shop is well merchandised with fresh, seasonal stock at all times.
• Act as a brand ambassador for Sue Ryder, supporting in store campaigns to promote the brand and national fundraising initiatives.
Minimum Essential Criteria
• Customer Service Experience
• Cash Handling/Till work
• Basic IT skills (emails/instant messaging/video calls)
• Organisational Skills
• Lone working experience
Desirable Criteria
• High street retail/leisure/hospitality background
• KPI and target experience
• Team Player
• Merchandising/Stock rotation
Competitive Benefits Package
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays (pro rata if part-time)
- Company pension scheme
- Staff discount with thousands of retailers
- Refer a Friend scheme - £250 payment
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Enhanced sick pay
- Electric Vehicle Scheme
- Healthcare Cash plan, to claim back costs of routine healthcare
- Death in Service benefit
- Staff discount of 10% on new goods online at shop.sueryder.org
- Structured induction programme and learning and development opportunities.
- Access to Employee support programme
- and lots more. Please visit our careers website for the full list.
Closing date: 28th January
Interview date: 2nd Feb
If you want more than just a job, we want you.
Join the team and be there when it matters.
https://www.sueryder.org/jobs/why-work-for-sue-ryder
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
At Sue Ryder, we recognise that a diverse workforce allows us to provide the best care and support. We are committed to encouraging equity, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.
We welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, th...