Sales Assistant

Company: British Heart Foundation
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Location: Mansfield Woodhouse
Job Description:

Overview

Be part of a community‑based retail team offering a wide range of clothing and a genuine commitment to sustainability. Join us as a Sales Assistant in Mansfield.

• Part‑time role, 6 hours a week, trading 7 days a week.• Requires flexibility to work weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis.• Must be able to work Sundays – this is a Sunday Sales Assistant position.• Keyholder responsibilities when a manager is not on duty. Applicants must be 18+ years old.

Responsibilities

  • Engage with customers, providing exceptional service and promoting the charity’s mission.
  • Organise and merchandise donated stock creatively to maximise sales potential.
  • Collaborate with the E‑Commerce team to support online sales.
  • Assist with day‑to‑day operations, including till handling, stock management, and maintaining store presentation.
  • Support volunteers on the shop floor and act as a point of contact in the absence of a manager.

Physical requirements: The role can be physically demanding and will involve moving a high volume of donation bags.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Previous retail experience is not essential; passion, energy, and a commitment to outstanding customer service are essential.
  • Confident working within a team and comfortable guiding volunteers.
  • Ability to work well under pressure and independently in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.
  • Strong attention to detail in every task.
  • Positive, creative, customer‑service focused, and passionate about sustainability.
  • Technologically savvy – comfortable using a till, PC, smartphone, and e‑mail.

Benefits

  • 38 days annual leave (plus the option to sell leave).
  • Holistic support leave of up to 10 additional days off each year.
  • Enhanced family policies (maternity, paternity, adoption leave).
  • Early access to wages via Wagestream.
  • 25% staff discount.
  • Health cash plan (Dental, Optical, Therapies, etc).
  • Access to a 24/7 Virtual GP and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
  • Pension with employer contribution of up to 10%.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Discounts on gym memberships and various retailers.

Location

Mansfield store – 6 hours per week, 7 days trading, with weekend and bank holiday rota.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026