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WILLEN HOSPICE
9,524 - 23,809 per year (pro rata)
Remote
Part-time

Join the Retail Revolution – Be Part of Something New! 

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.

This appointment is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. 

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