In 2024, we opened the doors to a new shop in the centre of Harrogate to continue our mission of supporting animals in need, as well as driving forward sustainability by promoting buying items second hand.
As a charity, we are incredibly lucky to receive kind and unique donations from our supporters and the funds raised through these sales play a pivotal role in supporting Blue Cross's mission: aiding sick, injured, and homeless pets and ensuring the care of over 40,000 animals each year through our rehoming, veterinary, and education programmes.
We are looking for someone who:
Has previous experience working in a retail environment
Is proficient in cash handling and reconciliation
Has experience supervising, training or mentoring others
Thrives in a customer-facing environment
Possesses computer literacy and administration skills
It would also be great if you have experience:
Managing volunteers
This is a zero-hours contract, which means your hours will vary based on the shop's needs. We are committed to paying the National Living Wage, which is currently 12.21 per hour. For this role, the total hourly rate is 13.69, including additional elements like holiday pay.
If you are excited about making a difference in a busy, supportive environment, we would love to hear from you!
Internally, this role is known as a Standby Shop Assistant.
Pay: 13.69 per hour
Expected hours: 1 - 35 per week
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person