Store Assistant

DEBRA International; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

A national charity organization is seeking a Store Sales Assistant in Farnborough to provide excellent customer service and support a life-changing cause. This part-time role demands flexibility and involves various tasks such as handling transactions, maintaining shop displays, and ensuring health and safety standards. The ideal candidate should be a friendly team player, physically fit for manual handling, and passionate about helping others. Join us to make a positive impact in the community while gaining valuable retail experience!

Benefits

Auto-enrolment pension scheme

Life assurance and Employee Assistance Programme

Generous training budget

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Staff discount

Qualifications

• Previous retail experience is preferred but not essential.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service.
• Operate tills and handle transactions accurately.
• Sort, price, and lift donated stock.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Team player

Manual handling

Flexibility

Job description

Store Sales Assistant – Join Our Farnborough Team and Make a Real Difference!

📠Location: DEBRA Charity Shop, Farnborough, GU14 6ET

📄 Contract Type: Permanent

â° Hours: Part-time – 28 hours per week, across 4 days per week over 7 days (No fixed working pattern, flexibility is essential to cover additional shifts when required)

💷 Pay: £12.21 per hour / £17,777.76 per annum

Are you a friendly, reliable, and hands-on individual looking for a meaningful part-time role? Join the DEBRA team in Farnborough and help support a life-changing cause while gaining valuable retail experience.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, staying active, and making a positive impact in their local community.

💙 Why Work for DEBRA?

DEBRA is the national charity supporting individuals and families affected by Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) – a rare and painful genetic skin condition. Every sale you make helps fund vital care, support, and pioneering research.

ðŸ›ï¸ What You’ll Be Doing

• Providing excellent customer service
• Operating tills and handling transactions accurately
• Creating attractive displays and maintaining a tidy shop floor
• Sorting, pricing, and lifting donated stock (manual handling involved)
• Promoting Gift Aid and encouraging donations
• Supporting volunteers and assisting the Shop Manager
• Ensuring health & safety standards are met

🙋 What We’re Looking For

• Previous retail experience (preferred but not essential)
• A team player with strong communication skills
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling
• Flexible and dependable, especially for covering absences
• Positive, proactive, and passionate about helping others

🎠What We Offer

• Auto-enrolment pension scheme with DEBRA contributions
• Life assurance and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Generous training budget and career development opportunities
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays (pro rata), increasing with service
• Staff discount and personalised recognition awards
• Opportunities for apprenticeships and internships

✅ Legal & Inclusive Hiring

DEBRA is a Disability Confident Committed employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment practices in line with the Equality Act 2010.

If selected for interview and you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know – we’re happy to support your needs.

🚀 Ready to Join Us?

If you’re looking for a rewarding part-time role where your efforts directly support a powerful cause, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Click “Apply” today and become a valued part of the DEBRA Farnborough team!