An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and community-focused Assistant Shop Manager to join Katharine House Hospice's well-established shop in Moreton-in-Marsh on a 15-month fixed-term contract. This is a part time role offering 15 hours per week (2 days); these hours will be delivered across an alternating two-week rota which will include alternate Saturdays.
This is a varied and rewarding role that combines retail, customer service, community engagement, and team support. Working closely with the Shop Manager, you will help drive sales, maximise donations, and create a welcoming environment for customers, volunteers, and supporters alike.
The successful candidate will play an important role in promoting the shop within the local community, encouraging donations of high-quality goods, and helping to raise vital funds that support an important local cause.
As Assistant Shop Manager, you will be responsible for:
Support the day-to-day running of the shop
Deliver excellent customer service and create a positive shopping experience
Encourage and develop relationships within the local community to increase donations and support
Assist with merchandising, stock management, and maintaining attractive displays
Support and motivate a team of volunteers
Act as an ambassador within the local area, promoting the organisation and its work
Help maximise sales and profitability while maintaining high retail standards
As Assistant Shop Manager, you must be/have:
Previous retail experience is essential
Strong customer service and communication skills
Enthusiastic, organised, and able to work independently
Passionate about supporting the local community
Comfortable working with volunteers and building positive relationships
A team player with a proactive and flexible approach
What's in it for You?
Salary: £9913.80 based upon 15 hours
Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days per annum (pro rata), plus bank holidays
Contributory pension scheme
Free Employee Assistance Programme and Employee Hotline
Eligibility for a Blue Light Card, offering discounts online and on the high street
Ongoing training and development opportunities
The chance to make a genuine difference within your local community
This role is offered on a fixed-term basis for 15 months and will automatically conclude at the end of the contract period unless extended by mutual agreement.
If you're looking for a rewarding retail role where you can engage with the local community and support a worthwhile cause, apply today.
Important Information
Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday 29 June 2026
Interviews will be held at the shop in Moreton in Marsh w/c 29 June 2026
This vacancy is being advertised by Cameo Consultancy on behalf of Katharine House Hospice through our Employ Direct service. Applications will be reviewed directly by the hospice team, and shortlisted applicants will be contacted by Katharine House Hospice regarding the next stage of the recruitment process.
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Farmfoods are looking to recruit an Apprentice Retail Assistant for our shop in Norris Green. We offer a permanent full-time position working a variety of shifts, 5 days from 7 each week.
As one of our retail apprentices, you will:
Make all of our customers feel welcome with a friendly smile and a simple hello
Help customers find the items they are looking for
Give a fast and friendly service at the tills, always offering help to pack and leaving a good impression with a friendly thank you and goodbye
Handle stock with care whilst working deliveries, quickly placing products into our freezers and onto our shelves ready for our customers to buy
Work with the rest of your team to complete the daily and weekly routines that keep our shops clean and tidy
You will need:
A friendly, positive, hardworking approach to work
To enjoy being busy as there is always something to do
You’ll jump from putting out deliveries to serving on the till, helping customers on the shop floor, completing important cleaning and stock rotation routines and more
To be reliable as you will be an important part of a small team Your colleagues and customers will depend upon you to do your best on each shift and not let the team down
A bit of flexibility when it comes to your shifts. When other members of your team are off enjoying their holidays, we may need you to work slightly different hours to cover for them
Rota’s are planned three weeks in advance and your commitments outside of work will be taken into consideration when planning your shifts
Ensure that all work set by our apprenticeship provider is completed on time and to the best of your ability
Training:
Have regular one-to-one sessions with a dedicated trainer either remotely or through visits to your workplace
Learn and train for a specific job
Get paid and receive holiday leave
Get hands-on experience in a real job
Study for at least 20% of your working hours
Complete assessments during and at the end of your apprenticeship
Be on a career path with lots of future potential
Training Outcome:
There are many opportunities for a career at Farmfoods. We have some great training programmes in place and only promote to Shop and Area Manager positions from within
Many people in management and central services positions at Farmfoods started their careers in our shops, so this could be the start of a rewarding career for you
This vacancy will become permanent upon completion of your apprenticeship
Employer Description:Farmfoods are a family business with ambition. We pride ourselves on offering our customers great value, quality products from clean and tidy shops with the friendliest team in retail.
We aim to offer sensational value to customers on a great range of everyday family-oriented goods. We back up our sensational value with a focus on delivering an ‘old fashioned’, genuine and friendly customer experience.Our retail apprentices are very important. They each serve hundreds of customers each week and have the reputation of Farmfoods in their hands. To our customers, they are Farmfoods.Working Hours :Working 5 days out of 7. Shifts varying which will include weekends. Shifts confirmed on appointment on a rota basis.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental....Read more...
The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic and enthusiastic team providing over the counter and prescription pharmaceutical services to the local community.
Helping with day-to-day tasks, such as consultations, dispensing medicine and general admin, the suitable candidate will be spending their time in both the shop-front retail and dispensary sides of the pharmacy.
Other tasks may include:
Operating the cash till
Merchandising
Reacting to incoming internet and phone enquiries
Use of the computer and the pharmacy specific software
Handling and unpacking orders
Stock management
Date-checking of stock and processing prescriptions
Training:
Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
Level 2 functional skills in maths and English (if required)
End-Point Assessment (EPA)
Apprentices will be required to produce work and build an e-portfolio of evidence through blended learning which will include practical and written knowledge assessments which are carried out in the workplace
There will be an (EPA) end point assessment at the end of the apprenticeship
Training Outcome:
On completion of the intermediate apprenticeship, individuals will have the opportunity to apply to progress on to the advanced apprenticeship, they may also be offered full-time employment by the employer
Employer Description:Crossflatts Pharmacy is an independent community pharmacy that provides expert advice on a wide range healthcare needs. They have been serving the local community for many years. An NHS registered pharmacy, its staff provide both over-the-counter and prescription services.Working Hours :Monday- Friday, 9.00am- 6.00pmSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
Optical Customer Technical Support Advisor – Milton Keynes Full Time | Basic Salary up to £29,000 + £1,000 End of Year Bonus | Excellent Benefits
Zest Optical are working alongside a premium optical lens manufacturer to recruit an Optical Customer Technical Support Advisor for their Milton Keynes site.
This role is ideal for someone with a glazing or optical lab background, or an experienced Optical Assistant with strong technical knowledge who enjoys working with lenses in detail and solving more complex queries. It’s a great opportunity to move into an office-based, customer-facing role while staying firmly within the technical side of optics.
With a full manufacturing and glazing facility on site, you’ll be working closely with production, customer service, and sales teams, supporting independent opticians across the UK and applying your practical optical knowledge on a daily basis.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Support
Provide technical support to customers, Customer Service colleagues, and the Sales Team
Handle complex enquiries relating to lenses, glazing, and production, ensuring issues are resolved through the correct channels
Support the customer returns process, offering technical guidance and helping resolve more complex cases
Assist customers with e-ordering, remote edging, and tracing services
Troubleshoot and provide practical technical solutions related to spectacle lenses and manufacturing processes
Customer Service
Receive and process customer orders accurately via phone, email, and online systems
Manage orders through production and keep customers informed on progress and delivery times
Respond to enquiries regarding products, pricing, availability, promotions, and account queries
Handle customer issues and complaints professionally, managing expectations clearly
General Duties
Work closely with internal teams including production and sales to support customer requirements
Follow all company and departmental processes and procedures
Manage workload effectively while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
Continue to build technical product knowledge through structured training
Requirements
Background in an optical glazing lab or optical manufacturing environment, or an experienced Optical Assistant with strong technical and lens knowledge
Good practical understanding of spectacle lenses and glazing processes
Experience in a customer service or technical support role within optics
Confident using Microsoft Office and customer or order management systems
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills
Personable, confident, and comfortable working with customers and colleagues at all levels
Salary & Benefits
Basic Salary up to £29,000 depending on experience
£1,000 end of year bonus
Additional Christmas bonus
20 days holiday rising to 25 with service
Monday to Friday with 1 in 3 Saturday mornings (09:00 – 12:00, paid as overtime)
Rotating shifts
Week 1: 08:30 – 17:00
Week 2: 09:30 – 18:00
HealthShield cashback scheme for health checks including dental and optical
Employee Assistance Programme
Group Life cover
Ongoing training and long-term career development opportunities
If you are currently working in an optical lab, glazing environment, or as a technically strong Optical Assistant and are looking for a role that moves you away from the shop floor while keeping you close to the technical side of optics, this could be a strong next step.
Apply Now To apply, please send your CV to or call 0114 238 1726 for more information.
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Optical Customer Technical Support Advisor – Milton KeynesFull Time | Basic Salary up to £29,000 + £1,000 End of Year Bonus | Excellent Benefits
Zest Optical are working alongside a premium optical lens manufacturer to recruit an Optical Customer Technical Support Advisor for their Milton Keynes site.
This role is ideal for someone with a glazing or optical lab background, or an experienced Optical Assistant with strong technical knowledge who enjoys working with lenses in detail and solving more complex queries. It’s a great opportunity to move into an office-based, customer-facing role while staying firmly within the technical side of optics.
With a full manufacturing and glazing facility on site, you’ll be working closely with production, customer service, and sales teams, supporting independent opticians across the UK and applying your practical optical knowledge on a daily basis.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Support
Provide technical support to customers, Customer Service colleagues, and the Sales Team
Handle complex enquiries relating to lenses, glazing, and production, ensuring issues are resolved through the correct channels
Support the customer returns process, offering technical guidance and helping resolve more complex cases
Assist customers with e-ordering, remote edging, and tracing services
Troubleshoot and provide practical technical solutions related to spectacle lenses and manufacturing processes
Customer Service
Receive and process customer orders accurately via phone, email, and online systems
Manage orders through production and keep customers informed on progress and delivery times
Respond to enquiries regarding products, pricing, availability, promotions, and account queries
Handle customer issues and complaints professionally, managing expectations clearly
General Duties
Work closely with internal teams including production and sales to support customer requirements
Follow all company and departmental processes and procedures
Manage workload effectively while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
Continue to build technical product knowledge through structured training
Requirements
Background in an optical glazing lab or optical manufacturing environment, or an experienced Optical Assistant with strong technical and lens knowledge
Good practical understanding of spectacle lenses and glazing processes
Experience in a customer service or technical support role within optics
Confident using Microsoft Office and customer or order management systems
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills
Personable, confident, and comfortable working with customers and colleagues at all levels
Salary & Benefits
Basic Salary up to £29,000 depending on experience
£1,000 end of year bonus
Additional Christmas bonus
20 days holiday rising to 25 with service
Monday to Friday with 1 in 3 Saturday mornings (09:00 – 12:00, paid as overtime)
Rotating shifts
Week 1: 08:30 – 17:00
Week 2: 09:30 – 18:00
HealthShield cashback scheme for health checks including dental and optical
Employee Assistance Programme
Group Life cover
Ongoing training and long-term career development opportunities
If you are currently working in an optical lab, glazing environment, or as a technically strong Optical Assistant and are looking for a role that moves you away from the shop floor/lab while keeping you close to the technical side of optics, this could be a strong next step.
Apply NowTo apply, please send your CV to or call 0114 238 1726 for more information.
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The Assistant Stores Manager Apprentice works with the Stores Manager
Gaining an understanding of all aspects of the business- not just one department
Some days are busy with urgent sales- so often responding to orders and customers by finding, packing and dispatching parts
Developing the content and accuracy of data listing in the online shop
Composing marketing content for multi-media including social media, website and organisational magazine
Preparing quotations
Checking, pricing and placing new stock including stock take
Dealing with customers and suppliers through all communication channels
Working with volunteers, ensuring their time is put to good use.
Assisting in organising and delivering occasional “Open Day” events
Demonstrating initiative in managing priorities and own time; and in problem-solving and decision-making
Deputising for the Stores Manager when required
Liaising with the Stores Director and Remanufacturing Director as required
Attending bi-monthly board meetings
Keeping the premises and stock in good order
At all times acting in a safe and responsibly manner and in compliance with company policies as published on the website, and all relevant legislation
Training:
This apprenticeship requires one day per week day-release learning at Shrewsbury College London Road campus with the remaining working week on site at Armstrong Siddeley
Training Outcome:
Progression possible to Store Manager, leading to full store management ability
Employer Description:Armstrong Siddeley made motor cars, and many other products, from 1919 to 1960. As a car club, in 1972 we bought the entire rights to Armstrong Siddeley motor vehicles, including the spares parts operation. At this time, we became a Limited Company led by a board of professional, but volunteer directors.
We trade as Armstrong Siddeley and have successfully run this business for over 50 years. In 2022 we relocated to near Shrewsbury (SY4 1BP). The organisation has an international client base of mainly Armstrong Siddeley owners or garages working on such cars.
The spare parts business is supported by a Stores Director and a Remanufacturing Director, and the paid positions at our premises are also augmented by voluntary help from the car club membership.Working Hours :Days to be agreed between Monday to FridaySkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Patience,Physical fitness,Site Safety Awareness....Read more...
