About this role
Age UK has a fantastic opportunity! We are recruiting for a Sunday Shop Supervisor in our Poole store.
Our shops raise vital funds that enable the charity to support older people across the UK.
We are looking for a Sunday Shop Supervisor to provide a quality retail service, taking responsibility for running our busy shop on Sundays. This varied role will include, managing stock, displaying goods, maintaining the appearance of the shop, maximising sales and promoting Gift Aid to our valued customers.
If you would like to utilise your skills and experience in a role that helps raise funds for some of the excellent services and support provided by Age UK, we would love to hear from you!
Please note this opportunity will require the successful candidate to work 6 hours every Sunday.
To ensure the smooth running of our shops, we will be conducting interviews throughout the advertising process. Early applications are advised.
Must haves:
The letters after each competency should indicate what stage in the selection process this area will be assessed. The letters are: Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P
Excellent customer service skills (A, I)Literacy and numeracy skills (A, I)Experience of cash handling (A, I)Ability to work efficiently as part of a busy team (A, I)Ability to lone work when needed (I)Ability to fulfil the stock-handling requirements of the role, including moving items weighing up to 10kg, with reasonable adjustments where needed (I)Commitment to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and treating colleagues and customers with dignity, fairness and respect (I) Any other details
On occasion there may be a requirement for a flexible approach, working additional days to cover holidays and sickness or to participate in trading outside of normal shop hours e.g. shop events.
Please note many Age UK shops are split-level; please get in touch if you want to discuss accessibility in the shop you are applying to.
What we offer in return:
Competitive salary, 25 days annual leave (pro rata for our part-time colleagues) + bank holidays + annual leave purchase schemeWellbeing days – 2 paid days per year (pro rata for our part-time colleagues)Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Bupa health cashback plan and EAPCycle to Work schemeHome & Tech - apply to buy any Home & Tech items from 'Currys' & 'IKEA', up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free.Blue Light Card schemeYou Did It Awards – recognition awards from £100-250. Additional information
To comply with UK legislation, we cannot accept applications from candidates under the age of 18 as the successful candidate will be required to work on their own in the shop without the aid of other staff.
Use of AI
We recognise that candidates may use AI tools when preparing their application. This is acceptable, but submissions must be personalised, accurate, relevant and reflect your own experience, skills and interest in joining Age UK. Failure to do so may result in your application being rejected.
Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme
Age UK is an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. We reserve the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered and therefore it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.
All equalities monitoring information is anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel.
Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process by contacting the Recruitment Team. Disability disclosures will be kept confidential, shared only where necessary, and will not be considered as part of the hiring decision.
We review applications as they are received and may close the advert early, so early applications are encouraged.
We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
Is this the job for you? We know that men, of all backgrounds, and men and women from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds are currently under-represented in our workforce, and we want to change this! So, we are particularly keen to hear from applicants from these groups.