Apprentice Charity Retail and Communications Assistant

You'll work three days a week in our charity shops – learning all aspects of charity retail but with a specific focus on online sales and social media.

You'll be working one day a week in our offices supporting the existing team with our communications (including social media).

Studying one day a week (within the offices) working towards their Level 2 Customer Service Apprenticeship.

Training:

East Sussex College will provide the apprenticeship framework which will include Knowledge, Skills, Behaviour, Diploma (if included), Functional Skills.  Weekly/block college attendance for Trade, Engineering and Hairdressing apprenticeships. 

 

East Sussex College will ensure Health & Safety, and Equality & Diversity.

 

Training Outcome:

This is a fixed term post for duration of apprenticeship only as it is being funded by an external charity.

Employer Description:

HARC is a registered charity providing specialist welfare benefit advice and representation to people of all ages in East Sussex and beyond.

With our free and confidential service, we aim to address inequalities, relieve poverty and improve the quality of life for vulnerable and disadvantaged people.

As well as our Advice Service based at Renaissance House in St Leonards we have two community-based charity shops (in Hastings and St Leonards).

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 6 hours a day – exact hours to be agreed 3 days a week based at our Queens Road Charity shop 2 days a week based in our offices within Renaissance House (1 day will be focused on study)

Skills:
Communication skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Desire to learn,Interest to work in retail,Good interpersonal skills