Retail Stock Processor

Pilgrims Hospices in East Kent

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Job summary

Do you have stock processing background in Retail?

Do you want to develop your retail skills and be part of a pro-active professional team?

Do you have a passion for working collaboratively in an environment thriving on positive change?

Do you want to experience a sense of achievement by knowing that every day you contribute to the provision of person-centred care?

If so, then the role of Retail Stock Processor at Pilgrims may be just the job for you!

We are seeking well-motivated and forward-thinking professionals to join our team, in supporting the development and growth of our hospices across east Kent.

Main duties of the job

As a member of the Income Generation team, the successful candidate will be involved in corporate day-to-day activities supporting the quality, growth and success of a much valued charity.

Key duties include:

  • Supporting the Retail Manager in processing stock of clothing, books, media, electrical, and bric-a-brac for a high volume store
  • Ensuring sufficient stock is processed daily to maintain the required stock density in store
  • Implementing and ensuring the growth or our Gift Aid scheme
  • Ensuring the pricing policy for the shop is adhered to in accordance with the policies set our by the Retail Management
  • Maintaining a high standard of merchandising and display in store, including the windows
  • Organising and supporting the work of volunteers
  • Making recommendations for the development of and changes to working practices and processes as required

About us

As an award-winning employer, Pilgrims provides end of life care services to patients and their families across east Kent.

Our Vision

“Of a community where people with a terminal illness, and their family and friends, are supported and empowered to live well in mind and body until the very last moment of their life”.

Other Benefits

As an Employer of Choice, our commitment to supporting our employees and volunteers is a key priority.

Our hospices offer:

  • Modern, friendly and highly professional working environments
  • Opportunities for professional development through a range of extensive learning
  • Alignment with NHS pay rates and continuity in membership of the NHS pension scheme
  • A sense of achievement in supporting a worthwhile cause
  • A sense of wellbeing
  • A good work-life balance
  • Locations across well-populated areas of east Kent – all providing very good road and rail links
  • NHS and financial discounts i.e. Blue Light Card

This advert will be closed once sufficient applications have been received. This can happen quickly, so if you’re interested, please apply as soon as possible.

Date posted

06 April 2022

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13,865 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0497-22-1137

Job locations

Pilgrims Hospice

46 Sandgate Road

Folkestone

Kent

CT20 1DW


Job description

Job responsibilities

MAIN PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE JOB:

As a member of the Income Generation function the Retail Stock Processor will support the Retail Manager in processing stock of clothing, books, media, electrical, and bric-a-brac for a high volume store.

Working in collaboration with key stakeholders, the post holder will lead on developing policies and procedures, and develop the skills and capacity of managers to empower them to manage people issues effectively and independently and in line with Pilgrims CODE.

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POSITION IN ORGANISATION

Reports to: Retail Manager

Location: Folkestone

Working hours: 28 hour per week

Please refer to the job description for further information.

Job description

Job responsibilities

MAIN PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE JOB:

As a member of the Income Generation function the Retail Stock Processor will support the Retail Manager in processing stock of clothing, books, media, electrical, and bric-a-brac for a high volume store.

Working in collaboration with key stakeholders, the post holder will lead on developing policies and procedures, and develop the skills and capacity of managers to empower them to manage people issues effectively and independently and in line with Pilgrims CODE.

________________________________________________________________

POSITION IN ORGANISATION

Reports to: Retail Manager

Location: Folkestone

Working hours: 28 hour per week

Please refer to the job description for further information.

Person Specification

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

  • Creative flair with an eye for detail and able to present stock to a high standard
  • Willingness to learn and seek advice
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, personable and able to relate to volunteers
  • Health and Safety aware and use to ensuring a safe working environment

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to reasonable standard

Experience

Essential

  • Retail sales experience particularly in a Fashion retailer
  • Numerate and commercially aware
  • An awareness of high street retail fashion

Desirable

  • Worked with or Managed volunteers
  • Charity shop experience

Other requirements

Essential

  • A flexible and positive attitude
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Excellent people skills
  • Able to work Monday to Sunday in a regular shift pattern
  • Able to work flexibly from time to time
Person Specification

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

  • Creative flair with an eye for detail and able to present stock to a high standard
  • Willingness to learn and seek advice
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, personable and able to relate to volunteers
  • Health and Safety aware and use to ensuring a safe working environment

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to reasonable standard

Experience

Essential

  • Retail sales experience particularly in a Fashion retailer
  • Numerate and commercially aware
  • An awareness of high street retail fashion

Desirable

  • Worked with or Managed volunteers
  • Charity shop experience

Other requirements

Essential

  • A flexible and positive attitude
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Excellent people skills
  • Able to work Monday to Sunday in a regular shift pattern
  • Able to work flexibly from time to time

Employer details

Employer name

Pilgrims Hospices in East Kent

Address

Pilgrims Hospice

46 Sandgate Road

Folkestone

Kent

CT20 1DW


Employer's website

https://www.pilgrimshospices.org/jobs (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Pilgrims Hospices in East Kent

Address

Pilgrims Hospice

46 Sandgate Road

Folkestone

Kent

CT20 1DW


Employer's website

https://www.pilgrimshospices.org/jobs (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Date posted

06 April 2022

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13,865 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0497-22-1137

Job locations

Pilgrims Hospice

46 Sandgate Road

Folkestone

Kent

CT20 1DW


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