Shop and Admissions Assistant

The Canterbury Oast Trust are looking for dynamic and enthusiastic Flexi Shop and Admissions Assistants to help with the smooth running of the Gift Shop and Farm Admissions based at the The Rare Breeds Center in Woodchurch. Could that be you?

You will need to be available weekdays, weekends and during school holidays.

If this is you please get in touch.

The Shop and Admissions Assistant vacancy

• Hourly rate: £10.26 (£7.38 - aged 16 & 17) plus a weekend allowance of £0.70 per hour
• Flexi (Casual) contract
• Ad-hoc hours allocated on a monthly rota to cover weekdays, weekends, bank holidays and school holidays
• Full training will be provided

The Rare Breeds Centre and Canterbury Oast Trust

The South of England Rare Breeds Centre (RBC) is a busy tourist attraction with more than 110,000 visitors a year. Located at the RBC, the gift shop sells a great range of gifts and local produce.

The shop supports the work of the Canterbury Oast Trust in its provision of care and support for adults with learning disabilities across Kent and East Sussex .

The gift shop also provides valuable training opportunities for adults with learning disabilities enabling them to develop their retail and customer service skills.

The Role

As a Shop and Admissions Assistant you will contribute to the smooth running of the shop and admissions within the Rare Breeds Centre.

This role involves dealing with the general public and working alongside adults with learning disabilities as they develop their retail skills.

About You

As a Shop and Admissions Assistant you will ideally have/be:

• Previous experience in a similar retail environment
• Experience of handling customer queries or complaints in person or over the telephone
• A friendly and engaging personality
• Work well in a team environment
• Flexible and reliable

Benefits

• Flexible Ad-Hoc hours
• An established team with an allocated central contact
• Shift Allowances (Weekend Shifts £0.70 per hour).
• Enhancements for bank holidays
• Paid DBS check
• Receive a full induction and training
• Excellent training and development opportunities

Eligibility

All appointments are subject to:

• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK
• An enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service
• Two satisfactory references (one of which must be from your current or most recent employer)

Apply

If you believe you have the right values for our organisation and meet the requirements of the Shop and Admissions Assistant Job Description and Person Specification we would love to hear from you.