Job Description

Are you an experienced retail professional looking for a role with a real work-life balance? Are you looking to work in a supportive environment where you can actively make a difference in learners' lives? Then this could be the role for you

Job Title: Shop Assistant

Hours: 12.00 - 16.00 Monday to Friday, term time plus one week OR

08.30 - 13.00 Thursday and Friday, term time plus one week

Location: King's Lynn

Salary: 12.76 - 12.87 per hour (plus enhancement for annual leave) (24,549 - 24758 FTE)

Due to increased student numbers we are looking to recruit additional members to our College shop team. The College shop is the go-to hub for students and staff providing everything from course materials, stationary and snacks to College uniform. We are looking for friendly and committed individuals who have experience in a retail environment.


This role comes with full training and includes duties such as serving customers, stock-checking, re-stocking and ensuring the shop is clean and tidy. You must be a great communicator and be comfortable interacting with people of all ages and levels of seniority.


There is some flexibility in how the hours are spread, which can be agree with the most suitable candidate.

BENEFITS

We offer an excellent package including a generous annual leave allowance of 30 days per year for support staff (Paid for part year contracts),

plus

five College closure days,

plus

Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part-time), fee waivers on some College courses, a contributory pension scheme with the Local Government Pension Scheme, discounts with local businesses and access to a cycle to work scheme. CWA focusses on staff well-being and utilises both internal and external resources, such as a well-being committee and access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme as well as comprehensive training and development.


Job share opportunities are available for the right candidates.


To apply online or to view all our current vacancies please visit www.cwa.ac.uk.


For further information specific to the role, or to arrange a visit please contact Jenny Quaif on jenny.quaif@cwa.ac.uk


Closing date for receipt of all applications midnight, Sunday 2 November 2025


Interviews are provisionally scheduled for Tuesday 11 November 2025 at our King's Lynn campus.

Applicants are expected to ensure their applications are written in their own words.

We reserve the right to use an AI checker on any application.

Please note that all interviews are conducted face to face, we are unable to facilitate online interviews.

CWA are a Disability Confident employer and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled candidates who meet all of the essential criteria for a role. We would encourage you to disclose any disabilities and whether or not you wish to be considered under this scheme.


CWA is committed to safeguarding and all staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks. You will be required to provide references and undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check as well as a barred list check. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search.


This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 but Exceptions Order may apply.


Full details of our Safeguarding Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection policy can be found at Policies (cwa.ac.uk).


CWA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient suitably qualified applications be received prior to the closing date.

No agencies please