Retail Assistant
Cranleigh School
Surrey
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 19 March 2025
Job overview
We are seeking a personable, confident and customer focused Retail Assistant with a passion for retail to work in our small and friendly team in the School Shop.
The School Shop principally exists to provide the school communities and various external users with an appropriate range of branded and non-branded school uniform, sports and recreational clothing, sports goods, toiletries, stationery and text books.
The Retail Assistant is a part-time position working full year on Monday and Wednesday from 9.30am-4pm.
This is a varied role where you will be processing and assisting with day to day sales, customer enquiries and stock control, assisting with the Summer fitting season, maintaining proper sale records, helping in the display of goods and appearance of the shop and actively supporting shop routines and taking a ‘hands on’ approach to all tasks.
The ideal candidate will have:
· Excellent communication skills
· Experience of working in a busy customer facing environment
· Good time management and prioritising skills
· The ability to work on their own initiative whilst also being a strong team player
· Strong organisation skills
· A passion for providing excellent customer service
· Confidence in dealing with a wide range of customers
· A flexible attitude and adaptable to change
· A friendly and polite manner
Experience of Epos systems and web stores is not essential but would be an advantage.
We offer a supportive community environment, a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, 25 days holiday pro-rated to hours (plus bank holidays excluding those that fall in term time) and a wide range of non-contractual benefits including:
· Complimentary lunch during term time
· Bursarial Pension Scheme
· Free use of the school sports club
· Free onsite parking.
For further details about the role and to apply, please visit our website:
https://www.cranleigh.org/about-us/join-our-team/
Candidates are requested to submit a brief letter of application, together with the online application and supported by a full CV (via our website) as soon as possible and no later than 09:00 on Wednesday 19th March 2025.
Applications are considered as they are received and therefore the vacancy may close sooner than advertised.
Cranleigh School recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post holder will be subject to a DBS check.
About Cranleigh School
Set in 280 acres of the Surrey Hills, Cranleigh is more than a school – it is a living, breathing community where Ex Cultur Robur truly comes to life: from our culture comes strength. Founded in 1865 and proudly co-educational today, Cranleigh has schools across the UK, UAE and China and blends deep-rooted tradition with an outward-looking, progressive spirit. At the heart of our red-brick quadrangle and clock tower lies a campus alive with energy, friendship and shared purpose. With pupils aged 3–18, a mix of day and boarding life, and a strong sense of belonging among staff, Cranleigh is a place where people put down roots and flourish. Life here is busy, joyful and full of opportunity – whether on the sports fields, in rehearsal rooms, classrooms or common rooms – and there is always something happening that brings our community together.
Location
Cranleigh’s 280 acre site, situated eight miles from Guildford near the Surrey - West Sussex border, is part of Cranleigh Village and within forty-five minutes of London.
Heathrow and Gatwick airports are within easy access; there is a fast, regular train service from Guildford to Waterloo.
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