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Sales Assistant

BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION
Keswick
Part-time
25th June 2026
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  • The opportunity

  • Look no further – join us as a Sales Assistant in Keswick

    This is a part time role working 28 hours a week in one of our busy clothing stores. Our stores are fast-paced and trade 7 days a week. This role requires flexibility to work weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis.

    You’ll join the team on a 6-month fixed term contract. Candidate must be fully flexible to work over 7 days including Weekends and Bank Holidays.

    What does this role involve?
    • Engage with customers, providing exceptional service and promoting our charity’s mission
    • Organise and merchandise donated stock creatively to maximise sales potential
    • Collaborate with our E-Commerce team to maximise online sales
    • As a Keyholder, you’ll be the go-to person when there isn’t a manager on duty, keeping the store running and ensuring our customers have a great experience. You’ll need to be 18+ years old to apply for this role.

    Please note, this role can be physically demanding and will involve moving a high volume of donation bags.

    What are we looking for?
    • Able to work well under pressure and on your own initiative in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
    • Attention to detail in everything you do
    • Positive, creative, confident, customer service focussed and passionate about sustainability
    • You’ll be comfortable with tech, able to use a Till, PC, Smartphone and e-mail with ease.
    What’s important to us?Belonging at BHFWhy join the BHF?

    Our generous staff benefits include:

    • 38 days annual leave (plus the option sell leave)
    • Holistic support leave of up to 10 additional days off each year
    • Enhanced family policies (maternity, paternity and adoption leave)
    • Wagestream - early access to your wages
    • 25% staff discount
    • Health cash plan (Dental, Optical, Therapies, etc)
    • Access to a 24/7 Virtual GP and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
    • Pension with employer contribution of up to 10%
    • Cycle to work scheme
    • Discounts on gym memberships
    • Discounts with a wide range of retailers
    Ready to apply?

    To apply, please follow these simple steps:

    1. Click the “Apply”button below.
    2. You’ll be seamlessly redirected to the BHF Careers page.
    3. Complete the application form, submit your CV and upload your employment history.
    What do I need to know?Inclusivity Matters: We’re committed to fairness and consistency. As part of this commitment, we use anonymous CV software during the application processAct Swiftly: Early applications are encouraged. We’ll be reviewing submissions throughout the advertising period and may close the advert earlySponsorship:Please note that we are unlikely to be able to sponsor applicants in respect of this role due to the role not meeting the minimum salary criteria to be eligible for sponsorship.