FAQs
What is the contract type for the Sales Assistant position?
The contract type is a Fixed Term Contract for 3 months.
What is the salary for this position?
The salary for the Sales Assistant position is £11.44 per hour.
How many hours will I be working each week?
You will be working 21 hours a week.
What is the minimum age requirement for applicants?
Applicants must be at least 18 years old due to the nature of the role, which requires lone working.
What skills and experience are necessary for this role?
Candidates should have experience in a customer-facing role, cash handling experience, the ability to lift and carry bags of stock up to 10kgs, and should be able to work both as part of a team and independently.
What are the working patterns for this role?
The working pattern is 3 days out of 7.
What benefits do you offer to employees?
Benefits include a 21 hour working week, 25 days of holiday (pro-rata) plus bank holidays, a generous pension contribution of 8%, discounts and rewards through Blue Light Card and BenefitHub, life assurance, a Bupa health cashback plan, and access to free and discounted event tickets through Tickets for Good.
Is it possible to apply if I belong to a minority background?
Yes, Age UK actively encourages applications from individuals from under-represented backgrounds, including men and women from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds.
What should I do about personal information in my application?
You should remove any personal information, including your name, from your cover letter or supporting statement before uploading it, as the CVs will be anonymised during the recruitment process.
When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is 31-Dec-2024, but early applications are encouraged as interviews will be conducted throughout the advertising process.