JOB TITLE: Weekend Shop Assistant
REPORTING TO: Shop Manager
RESPONSIBLE FOR: Work Experience Learners and Volunteers
HOURS: 14 hours per week, normally over 2 weekend days, with occasional weekday shifts on a rota.
ANNUAL LEAVE: 25 days’ annual leave (pro rata for part-time staff), plus 8 Bank Holidays
SALARY: £12.21 per hour, rising to £12.71 per hour from 1 April 2026
PROBATION PERIOD: 3-month contract with a 6-week review, followed by a permanent contract
ROLE OVERVIEW:
We are looking for a Weekend Assistant to join our Hornsey shop team. You will help the shop run smoothly, provide an excellent experience for customers and donors, and support our fundraising targets. This is a responsible role where you will take ownership of the shop on shift, help drive shop performance, and ensure income is maximised while delivering excellent customer service.
How can you apply?
To apply, please submit your CV and a personal statement (no more than 2 x A4 pages), explaining how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification and why you are interested in becoming a Weekend Shop Assistant at our Hornsey shop.
Please send your application to Elena.Alberti@harington.org.uk, Retail Operations Manager. If you experience any issues, please call 07472 424903.
All offers are conditional and subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and references including an enhanced DBS check.
Closing date for applications:
This vacancy will remain open until a suitable candidate is appointed. Early applications are advised.
Interviews
Interviews will take place on a rolling basis, with successful candidates invited to a trial shift.