Sales Assistant


Company:	British Heart Foundation
Salary:	from £12.71 an hour
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Blackburn, BB1 7JF
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	4 Nov 2026
Closing date:	17 Nov 2026

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Summary

Would you like to be part of a retail team that are community based, offer amazing choice and genuine sustainability?

Look no further – join us as a Sales Assistant in Blackburn

This is a part time role working 26 hours a week in one of our busy clothing stores. Our stores are fast-paced and trade 7 days a week. This role requires flexibility to work weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis.

You’ll join the team on a 6-month fixed term contract. Candidate must be fully flexible to work across 7 days per week including Weekends and Bank Holidays. This role requires regular Sunday working.

What does this role involve?

As a Sales Assistant you’ll be at the very heart of our retail operation. This is not just a standing behind the till or filling shelves type of role, we’re looking for someone who will deliver a first class customer service experience. It’s a fun, fast-paced environment where no two days are the same and everyone works as a team.

Every day is different in charity retail, as well as working on the till or sorting donations, you can expect to:

Engage with customers, providing exceptional service and promoting our charity’s mission

Organise and merchandise donated stock creatively to maximise sales potential

Collaborate with our E-Commerce team to maximise online sales

As a Keyholder, you’ll be the go-to person when there isn’t a manager on duty, keeping the store running and ensuring our customers have a great experience. You’ll need to be 18+ years old to apply for this role.

Please note, this role can be physically demanding and will involve lifting large pieces of furniture / moving a high volume of donation bags.

You will be given lots of autonomy in your role and will strive to continually build your knowledge of BHF.

Essential requirements

Previous retail experience isn’t essential. What truly counts is your passion, energy, and ability to deliver the very best customer service. You’ll be confident within a team environment and comfortable guiding the activity of volunteers on the shop floor Able to work well under pressure and on your own initiative in a dynamic and fast-paced environment Attention to detail in everything you do Positive, creative, confident, customer service focussed and passionate about sustainability You’ll be comfortable with tech, able to use a Till, PC, Smartphone and e-mail with ease.

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