Shop Assistant

Hours: 37.5 hours / 5 days per week (10-month fixed term contract)

Do you have a strong passion for fashion and sustainability?

Do you have strong customer service skills and retail experience?

St Luke’s are recruiting for a full‑time Shop Assistant to assist the Shop Manager in the day‑to‑day running of our busy charity shop in Saltash
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This is a unique opportunity to join a brand-new Saltash shop and help build strong relationships with local customers, donors and volunteers from the very beginning. The role will also include working in our existing Saltash shop on a rotating basis.

With a hands‑on approach, you will support the Shop Manager to increase sales and profitability, provide superb customer care and motivate the team including volunteers. You will need retail or customer service experience and be confident working as part of a team. There will also be a requirement to carry out relevant administration including completing paperwork associated with volunteer inductions, staff rotas and banking procedures.

Working with us, you will receive an attractive employment package, including:

• Seven weeks’ annual leave (including bank holidays), rising with service
• Membership of a cashback health plan

St Luke’s has a reputation as an employer of distinction and choice; we stand out as an employer who values its staff and provides opportunities for training and development.

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached to this vacancy to find out more about the role and requirements in more detail.

We’re an equal opportunities employer

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We assess candidates based on skills, experience, and qualifications — not background or personal circumstances. As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. Having a criminal record won’t necessarily bar you from employment;

decisions are made based on role requirements and individual circumstances.

Unfortunately St Luke's Hospice Plymouth aren't able to sponsor individuals to work in the United Kingdom.

Closing Date: midnight 15 July 2026

1st Interview Date: TBC

2nd Interview Date: TBC

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.