Sales Assistant 0288
- Location
- London HQ
- Vacancy Type
- Permanent/Full Time
- Salary
- £22,000 p.a.
- Application Deadline
- Friday, October 24, 2025
- Job Summary
- RAD Enterprises LTD is looking for an experienced Sales Assistant (with admin responsibilities) to support the running of their retail and mail order operations
The Royal Academy of Dance is one of the world’s most influential dance education and training organisations. Located just a short walk from Clapham Junction, with its state of the art headquarters, our work takes us, locally and around the world to widen access to dance and to share the benefits and wellbeing that it brings. RAD Enterprises sources and develops physical and digital dance resources, gifts and apparel. It gift-aids its profits back into the organisation to support its charitable work.
Reporting to the Retail Manager, you will assist the operations team with the day to day running of the shop, providing excellent customer service. This will include fitting ballet wear to meet our specifications in addition to promoting a diverse mix of gift and clothing items. You will also provide administrative support for our multi-faceted business where required in order to maintain the smooth running of our internet operation.
As a Sales Assistant you will have:
- Proven sales and customer service experience in a retail environment
- Sound interpersonal, organisation and IT skills;
- A proactive approach to managing your workload to meet deadlines;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English;
- A willingness to provide admin support across the team as per the business needs.
Applications from dance trained individuals who understand the importance of a well-fitted ballet shoe are welcome but further training will be provided. If you are passionate about delivering excellent service, then this is the role for you. In addition, previous experience of being a First Aider and/or a willingness to train as a First Aider are preferable. Training would be provided and you will become one of the Academy’s First Aid team ensuring the wellbeing and safety of the Academy’s community
We are passionate about providing a positive workplace culture. Staff discounts on dance and fitness classes and wellbeing resources, plus events and volunteering opportunities enhance the RAD experience, as well as a range of lunchtime activities including book club, dance, Pilates and a craft club.
We also offer 25 days paid holiday (pro rata) plus bank holidays and a birthday day off, contributory pension scheme, access to the Perkbox discounts platform – including an Employee Assistance Programme, WeCare scheme, health cash plan, life assurance, season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme.
Due to the nature of the RAD’s work, the successful candidate will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Applications which do not include a full employment history and reference details will not be taken forward to the shortlisting stage.
All colleagues are required to promote and safeguard the welfare of children they are responsible for, or come into contact with, and to adhere to and ensure compliance with the RADs Safeguarding Policy at all times.
We encourage and welcome applications from people with a disability, people from minority ethnic backgrounds, and people from the LGBTQIA+ community.
Please let us know if you have any access needs for the interview.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and bring relevant documents if invited to attend an interview. We are unable to sponsor people under the Skilled Worker scheme.No agencies please.
OUR VALUESWE ARE- Exceptional Together - working collaboratively to achieve exceptional outcomes.
- Creative Innovators – at the forefront of new artistic ideas and approaches.
- Champions of wellbeing – providing a supportive environment and promoting the wellbeing of the dance community.
- Open to all – removing barriers to participation.
- Happy to help – providing excellent customer service and being helpful and friendly.
- Job Profile
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