Torrington Retail Assistant

North Devon Hospice · Great Torrington, South West

Torrington Retail Assistant at North Devon Hospice, based in Great Torrington, South West, paying £24,800 per year pro rata, actual salary £9,900 per year. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£24,800 per year pro rata, actual salary £9,900 per year
Location
Great Torrington, South West
Contract
Permanent
Posted
5 days ago
Closes
17 Nov 2026
Sector
Sales Assistant

Reference 5AQJP

About the role

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Our Mission is Simple

To provide outstanding care and support to the community of North Devon who are impacted by a life limiting illness.

Join our Retail Team and be part of something amazing!

15 hours per week to be worked flexibly over 2 days including every other Saturday between 8.45am - 4.45pm, Monday to Saturday. £24,800 per annum pro rata. Actual salary £9,900 per annum.

Working for us is awesome! Benefits include:

· Flexible & family friendly policies including Maternity, Adoption, Paternity, Shared Parental leave and Pawternity!

· Tech Scheme

· Cycle to work Scheme

· Personal pension scheme

· Generous holiday allowance increasing with service

· Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering free confidential advice on a range of matters including financial, legal, health and wellbeing

· Health Cash Plan which can include up to 5 children and the option to include partners

· Regular Wellbeing events

Your opinion also matters so we regularly ask for your input and feedback on how we can improve and on key organisational initiatives. We are here for the whole community and as such we value the diversity everyone brings to our team. We want you to grow, so we will support you with your learning and development throughout your career with us.

About the Role: -

As a Retail Assistant, your role is to provide an exceptional service to our donors, supporters, and customers. Your days will be fast paced and varied; you could be greeting and serving our customers, sorting the incredible donations, pricing, and steaming, all while working alongside our amazing volunteer team members. Your flexibility and adaptability is key. If you are hard-working, calm and enthusiastic, this role could be for you! The skills required to succeed in this role include:

A good general education, IT literate and numerate

The ability to engage with digital technology, use a computer, iPad and are competent with Word, Excel, and Email.

Great attention to detail and be accurate, thorough and well organised

The ability to effectively multitask

A confident manner and able to be genuine

Great communication skills and be friendly, calm, kind and efficient - even on your busiest days

The ability to travel across North Devon daily without the reliance on public transport

General good health and physical fitness - must be able to lift heavy loads, bend, and stretch frequently


We are there for all the family, do you want to be there too?

If you are interested in joining our team, we would love to hear from you. Informal discussion welcomed, please contact Lyn Hayes on [phone removed]

Closing date for completed applications is the 21st October, interviews on the 28th October

To apply for this position please click the ‘Apply Now’ button to complete your application and we will be in touch shortly.

It is important that the people who work for and with us, or access any of our services, can be themselves and are valued as unique individuals. We welcome applications from all sections of the communities we serve, reflecting the uniqueness of each person, with the aim of continually improving our services.

We are a forces-friendly organisation and welcome applications from Veterans and Service spouses and partners.

Date Posted:
5th October 2026

Job Ref:
TRA1026

Type:
Permanent

Status:
Part Time

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Reference: 5AQJP · Posted 5 days ago · Closes 17 Nov 2026 · Listed via North Devon Hospice

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