Retail Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
A bit about us: We save lives, be it the Emergency or Children’s Air Ambulance our Helicopters and our operations teams ensure we are with people in their upmost time of need. To keep our helicopters flying, our retail shops, fundraising teams and volunteers raise the much needed funds required. Our shops are the window to our charity, and are the first point of contact for many members of the public. You can be a part of this great cause!
The role You will be responsible for ensuring our Customers have a fantastic shopping experience with us and promoting our charities services within the shop. As we are a charity you will also be responsible for sorting the all-important donations that we receive, including pricing and restocking continually to make the store as profitable as possible!
What you will need: Our best people are strongly aligned to our values, Courage, Compassion and Creativity. These are at the heart of everything we do. Ideally you will have had some experience working in the retail or charity sector to give you an initial understanding of the sector we operate in. However, if you have a passion for delivering exceptional customer service, are target driven and can inspire a team we also want to hear from you. Please send us your CV and covering letter and we will be in touch.
Benefits We can offer you above average holiday entitlement, a benefits platform to make your money go further and an organisation where you can thrive. We value a home/worklife balance, so we ensure you will be given a number of Saturdays off throughout the year. You’ll also be working in a role where you know that the money you raise will help us to continue saving lives.
Once you press apply you will be invited to complete some short assessments.
The role is subject to a Basic DBS check.
The Environment TAAS is an inclusive working environment where Equality, Diversity and Human Rights are guiding principles, individuals are respected and the value of having a diverse workforce is recognised. Recruitment, employment and development of people are based on qualifications, experience and competency to do the job, eliminating personal bias or prejudice.
This vacancy may close before the closing date if the recruiting manager deems sufficient applications have been received. Therefore it is advised to complete your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Department Retail Contract type Permanent Hours 16 Salary £10.90 per hour Benefits Competitive Share this job Linkedin Twitter Facebook Email
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Retail Assistant roles across The Air Ambulance Service's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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