Donation Centre Assistant - Saturdays

Are you a team player, multi-tasker and looking for a varied role? If so we have an opportunity that promises to give you a sense of purpose and fun in a hard-working, values-driven and people-focused team.

This is an opportunity for a part-timeDonation Centre Assistantto join our Big C retail team. You will support the successful day-to-day operations of the Donation Centre where you will help deliver high-quality customer service, making the most of donations to maximise sales and profit, and delivering a first-class distribution service. This will include effective sorting, selection, storage, and distribution of donated goods.

About Big C

Big C is one of East Anglia’s largest cancer charities, having raised £50 million since it was founded in 1980. Today, Big C’s loyal supporters help the charity raise, on average, £3 million pounds every year to help those in our community who are affected by cancer.

We provide outstanding holistic care through our welcoming Cancer Support Centres and Hubs, as well as online and telephone support via our Virtual Support Centre. Income comes from donations, local businesses, legacies, grants, and 12 charity shops across the region.

About the Role

If you have good customer service skills, able to work within a small team, willing to learn and able to lift and carry donated items, this could be ideal for you. You will need to make the most of donated goods through effective sorting, selection, storage and distribution to retail shops.

The working hours are7hours per weekto be worked on a Saturday, with some flexibility to work during the week if required. The working hours are 8:30am to 4pm with a 30 minute lunch break. You will be based at our Wymondham Donation Centre on Ayton Road.

The salary is National Minimum Wage for under 18 - £8.00, 18-20 years - £10.85 and 21 and over - £12.71 per hour.

As aBest Employer Eastern Region Gold accredited employer,we are proud to be able to offer a supportive working environment with a focus on employee wellbeing,equity and recognition of the importance of a good work/life balance.

Big C's Core Values are Respect, Empathy, Support, Trust and Honesty. These provide a benchmark for behaviour across the organisation. If you share these values, have the skills and experience, we would love to hear from you.

Subject to eligibility/scheme rules, benefits include:

• 33 days holiday per annum, inclusive of bank holidays (full time equivalent)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company sick pay
• Life assurance
• Health cash plan and wellbeing resources
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Opportunities for training and development

Department:
Income Generation
- Retail

Job Title:
Donation Centre Assistant
- Saturdays

National Minimum Wage (£8.00 to £12.71 per hour )