You should have excellent communication skills, a friendly demeanor, strong organizational abilities, retail experience, and a passion for helping others. Teamwork and customer service skills are essential.

You will assist customers, manage sales transactions, organize merchandise, maintain a tidy shop, provide excellent service, and support fundraising efforts.

United Kingdom

Liverpool

Nottingham

Manchester

Birmingham

Leeds

Cambridge

London

Health Insurance

Flexible Working

Sick Pay

Employee Discount

Large

The British Heart Foundation (BHF) is a charitable organisation dedicated to combating heart disease through research, education, and support. The BHF's primary mission is to save lives and improve cardiovascular health by funding groundbreaking research, advocating for heart-healthy lifestyles, and providing support to those affected by heart conditions. Their purpose revolves around preventing heart diseases, promoting awareness, and advancing medical knowledge to ensure a world where individuals live longer, healthier lives, free from the impact of heart-related illnesses. Through their multifaceted approach, the BHF strives to make a significant and lasting impact on heart health in the United Kingdom.

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British Heart Foundation

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The largest independent funder of research into heart and circulatory diseases in the UK

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 Would you like to be part of a retail team that are community based, offer amazing choice and genuine sustainability? 
 Look no further – join us as a Sales Assistant in Lytham 
 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 3-month fixed term contract. 
 What does this role involve? 
 As a Sales Assistant you’ll be at the very heart of our retail operation. This is not just a standing behind the till or filling shelves type of role, we’re looking for someone who will deliver a first class customer service experience. It’s a fun, fast-paced environment where no two days are the same and everyone works as a team. 
 Every day is different in charity retail, as well as working on the till or sorting donations, you can expect to: 
 <ul> 
 <li>Engage with customers, providing exceptional service and promoting our charity’s mission</li> 
 <li>Organise and merchandise donated stock creatively to maximise sales potential</li> 
 <li>Collaborate with our E-Commerce team to maximise online sales</li> 
 <li>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.</li> 
 </ul> 
 Please note, this role can be physical demanding and will involve moving a high volume of donation bags. 
 You will be given lots of autonomy in your role and will strive to continually build your knowledge of BHF. 
 What are we looking for? 
 <ul> 
 <li>Previous retail experience isn’t essential. What truly counts is your passion, energy, and ability to deliver the very best customer service.</li> 
 <li>You’ll be confident within a team environment and comfortable guiding the activity of volunteers on the shop floor</li> 
 <li>Able to work well under pressure and on your own initiative in a dynamic and fast-paced environment</li> 
 <li>Attention to detail in everything you do</li> 
 <li>Positive, creative, confident, customer service focussed and passionate about sustainability</li> 
 <li>You’ll be comfortable with tech, able to use a Till, PC, Smartphone and e-mail with ease.</li> 
 </ul> 
 What’s important to us? 
 At the British Heart Foundation (BHF) we offer a huge range of new and used quality furniture, clothing, jewellery and more, available in store and online. 
 In addition to raising funds for the BHF, we connect with our local communities and help reduce clothing and furniture waste across the UK. With over 700 stores we make a huge environmental impact by preventing around 70,000 tonnes of unwanted items going to landfill every year. We receive 1.6 million items donated to our home stores and 9.8 million bags of donated items and will continue to build upon our reuse agenda in the years to come. 
 Everything we do comes back to funding lifesaving research for all heart and circulatory conditions. We are more ambitious and determined than ever – because the cures and treatments we need are in sight. You could be part of getting us there sooner! 
 Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Igniting Change, along with our internal EDI group, Kaleidoscope, and a growing number of employee network groups (our Affinity Groups), help us create an environment where all our colleagues and volunteers can succeed. 
 Why join the BHF? 
 We have a strong culture of internal progression and will actively support you to develop your career. 
 Our generous staff benefits include: 
 <ul> 
 <li>38 days annual leave (plus the option to buy and sell leave)</li> 
 <li>Holistic support leave of up to 10 additional days off each year </li>
 <li>Enhanced family policies (maternity, paternity and adoption leave)</li> 
 <li>Wagestream - early access to your wages</li> 
 <li>25% staff discount</li> 
 <li>Health cash plan (Dental, Optical, Therapies, etc)</li> 
 <li>Access to a 24/7 Virtual GP and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)</li> 
 <li>Pension with employer contribution of up to 10%</li> 
 <li>Cycle to work scheme</li> 
 <li>Discounts on gym memberships</li> 
 <li>Discounts with a wide range of retailers</li> 
 </ul> 
 Ready to apply? 
 To apply, please follow these simple steps: 
 <div> 
 <ul>
 <li>Click the “Apply” button below.</li>
 </ul> 
 <ul>
 <li>You’ll be seamlessly redirected to the BHF Careers page.</li>
 </ul> 
 <ul>
 <li>Complete the application form, submit your CV and upload your employment history.</li>
 </ul> 
 </div> 
 What do I need to know? 
 DBS Check: Any offer of employment is subject to a satisfactory DBS check 
 Inclusivity Matters: We’re committed to fairness and consistency. As part of this commitment, we use anonymous CV software during the application process 
 Act Swiftly: Early applications are encouraged. We’ll be reviewing submissions throughout the advertising period and may close the advert early 
 Sponsorship: 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. 
 Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact a member of the Recruitment team.
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 Would you like to be part of a retail team that are community based, offer amazing choice and genuine sustainability? 
 Look no further – join us as a Sales Assistant in Lytham 
  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 3-month fixed term contract. 
  What does this role involve? 
 As a Sales Assistant you’ll be at the very heart of our retail operation. This is not just a standing behind the till or filling shelves type of role, we’re looking for someone who will deliver a first class customer service experience. It’s a fun, fast-paced environment where no two days are the same and everyone works as a team. 
  Every day is different in charity retail, as well as working on the till or sorting donations, you can expect to: 
  
  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 physical demanding and will involve moving a high volume of donation bags. 
  You will be given lots of autonomy in your role and will strive to continually build your knowledge of BHF. 
  What are we looking for? 
  
  Previous retail experience isn’t essential. What truly counts is your passion, energy, and ability to deliver the very best customer service. 
  You’ll be confident within a team environment and comfortable guiding the activity of volunteers on the shop floor 
  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? 
  At the British Heart Foundation (BHF) we offer a huge range of new and used quality furniture, clothing, jewellery and more, available in store and online. 
  In addition to raising funds for the BHF, we connect with our local communities and help reduce clothing and furniture waste across the UK. With over 700 stores we make a huge environmental impact by preventing around 70,000 tonnes of unwanted items going to landfill every year. We receive 1.6 million items donated to our home stores and 9.8 million bags of donated items and will continue to build upon our reuse agenda in the years to come. 
 Everything we do comes back to funding lifesaving research for all heart and circulatory conditions. We are more ambitious and determined than ever – because the cures and treatments we need are in sight. You could be part of getting us there sooner! 
 Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Igniting Change, along with our internal EDI group, Kaleidoscope, and a growing number of employee network groups (our Affinity Groups), help us create an environment where all our colleagues and volunteers can succeed. 
  Why join the BHF? 
  We have a strong culture of internal progression and will actively support you to develop your career. 
  Our generous staff benefits include: 
  
  38 days annual leave (plus the option to buy and 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: 
  
  
   Click the “Apply” button below.
   
  
   You’ll be seamlessly redirected to the BHF Careers page.
   
  
   Complete the application form, submit your CV and upload your employment history.
   
  
 What do I need to know? 
  DBS Check: Any offer of employment is subject to a satisfactory DBS check 
  Inclusivity Matters: We’re committed to fairness and consistency. As part of this commitment, we use anonymous CV software during the application process 
  Act Swiftly: Early applications are encouraged. We’ll be reviewing submissions throughout the advertising period and may close the advert early 
  Sponsorship: 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. 
  Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact a member of the Recruitment team.


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