Shop Assistant – Based at Preston

My career at Myerscough College – Inspiring Excellence

We are looking for organised and motivated people to join our expanding Commercial Services team.

About the role

Our Commercial Services team operate a number of different outlets across our Preston campus and the central stores function is an integral part of this. We have something for everybody, a garden centre café, pizza outlet, burgers, and tacos.

The shop assistant role is an integral role within the operation of our college shop – a busy outlet that is well utilised and appreciated by our students.

The role will require somebody who is organised and can prioritise their time. Good communication is a key requirement for this role. Being able to work with a variety of people, being customer-focused and positive, as well as enthusiastic and willing to share ideas are all important skills we are looking for. If you think this is you, please contact us for the job description at recruitment@myerscough.ac.uk

In return, we offer generous holiday entitlements, training and professional development, a close down period over Christmas and New Year, and much more. We can’t wait to hear from you.

Safeguarding our students is of paramount importance. Our recruitment process has been designed to keep students safe and to ensure that we appoint safe and suitable people.

All successful applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment background and safeguarding checks.

The successful applicant will be responsible for complying with all safeguarding policies and practices, and for ensuring student safety and wellbeing is at the forefront of everything they do.

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

We are an equal opportunity employer; we want all our candidates to have a fair and equal opportunity to secure employment with us. We encourage applications from all underrepresented groups: BAME applicants, disabled applicants, and LGBT+ applicants.

If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, due to a disability, then please speak with a member of the People team.

As a disability confident employer, we commit to guaranteeing an interview for any disabled applicant who meets all of the essential criteria.

Hours

15 hours per week.

Department

Commercial Services

Location

Myerscough College (Preston)

Salary

Up to £20,049 per annum, pro rata (FTE) depending on age. £8,127 per annum, based on 15 hours depending on age.

Reference No

SA-P288

Closing Date

Monday 28 August 2023