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Sales Assistant

Kingston upon Thames
Part-time
21st June 2026
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  • Look no further – join us as a Sales Assistant in Kingston

    This is a part time role working 15 hours a week in one of our busy furniture 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 5-month fixed term contract until the end of October. Candidate must be fully flexible to work the following hours Monday 10 - 3.30, Tuesday 12.30 - 6 and Friday 12.30 - 6.

    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

    Please note, this role can be physically demanding and will involve lifting large pieces of furniture and 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.