Looking for a Sales Assistant role with a difference?
What you’ll do:
Support the Shop Manager and Assistant Shop Manager in the effective day-to-day running of the charity shop
Process stock, sorting, pricing, and effective merchandising to maintain high shop standards and maximise sales
Support volunteers ensuring they feel valued and engaged
Provide a warm, welcoming atmosphere and excellent customer service for all customers and donors
Ensure accurate cash handling, use of the till and security of stock in line with procedures
Promoting the charity’s values and fundraising initiatives 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.
Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and help shape the future of facilities at Willen Hospice!
This appointment is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Interviews will be held on 9 January 2026
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