Seamstress/College Shop Assistant
PANGBOURNE COLLEGE LIMITED
Pangbourne
Full-time
SEAMSTRESS/COLLEGE SHOP ASSISTANT - JOB DESCRIPTION Pangbourne College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Job Title: Seamstress/College Shop Assistant Reports to: Buyer and Retail Manager Department: Shop Duration of Contract: Zero Hours Contract Key working relationships: Buyer and Retail Manager Finance Team Pupils and Parents All Staff Job Summary To provide an efficient, high-quality sewing and garment alteration service while supporting the day-to-day operation of the College Shop, delivering excellent customer service to pupils, parents and staff Key Responsibilities Seamstress ● Carry out alterations and repairs to school uniform and College garments, including hemming, resizing, repairs and adjustments ● Ensure all sewing work is completed accurately, safely and within agreed timescales ● Maintain sewing equipment and ensure a safe and tidy working environment ● Manage alteration requests and keep accurate records where required College Shop Assistant ● Assist with the daily operation of the College Shop including sales of uniform and College merchandise ● Operate the till and handle cash/card payments accurately ● Assist with stock control, ordering, deliveries and stock presentation ● Maintain high standards of cleanliness and organisation within the shop ● Work collaboratively with colleagues to support the wider College community Other The above is only an outline of the tasks and responsibilities of the role. The post holder will carry out any other duties as may be reasonably required by his/her line manager The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an on-going basis in accordance with the changing needs of the department and College. This job description and accompanying documentation do not form part of the employment contract. Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy It is the post holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children. You will comply with the Pangbourne College Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy, and the requirement to report to the Designated Safeguarding Lead any concerns relating to the safety or welfare of children. Terms and Conditions of Service The post holder will be required to comply with all policies and procedures issued by and on behalf of the College. The post holder will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate. The post holder will be required to participate in the College’s appraisal procedures as an appraise and if applicable, as an appraiser. The post holder will be required to attend statutory and mandatory training. Information Security, Confidentiality and Data Protection During the course of employment the post holder may have access to, see or hear information of a confidential nature and he/she will be required not to disclose such information. All personal identification information must be held in the strictest confidence and should be disclosed only to authorised people in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation and the College’s Privacy Notice, unless explicit written consent has been given by the person identified. Equal Opportunities The post holder must comply with and promote Equal Opportunities and avoid any behaviour which discriminates against others on the grounds of sex, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, age, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, political opinion, trade union membership. Health and Safety Under the Health & Safety at Work etc Act 1974, it is the responsibility of individual employees at every level to take care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their own acts at work. This includes co-operating with the College and colleagues in complying with Health and Safety obligations to maintain a safe environment.