OverviewRetail Sales Assistant - Keyholder6 hour contractWe inspire reading, learning, creativity and play. You will help ignite the spark within people through our products, encouraging creativity, new passions, hobbies, or rekindled memories.Why The Works?10th Best Big Company to Work For 2024 - 'Best Companies'You sell products that turn ideas into creativity and memories into experiences. You will greet customers with warmth and help them leave excited to unlock their imaginations.Perks25% Colleague Discount! Plus exclusive Double Discount daysMyWorks - Access exclusive online discounts across retailers, holidays, utilities deals, tech and moreFamily Friendly Leave - Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption payHoliday - 28 days including bank holidays, or 33 days for Deputy and Store ManagersCan-Do Academy - Training and development opportunitiesWagestream - 50% of earned wages available earlyShare Scheme - Own a piece of The Works24/7 support for you and your family - Employee Assistance Programme via Retail TrustHealthcare Cash Plan - Support everyday healthcare costsAnd loads more! - Long service awards, pension, life assurance, Cycle to Work, charity givingBecome a Retail Sales AssistantAs a Retail Sales Assistant at The Works, you’re joining a mission to inspire people to read, learn, create and play. You’ll be the heartbeat of the store, greeting customers and helping them leave happy and inspired. Your passion for our brand and products will be contagious and motivating. Some colleagues are BookTok influencers or Instagram creators using our products in-store.Our CultureThe Works is a supportive, friendly and inclusive place to work. A dynamic environment where we share must-watch TV recommendations and favourite page-turners, while staying committed to teamwork and supporting each other.Skills / BehavioursGenuine and authentic: positivity, creativity and passion for our brand shine through. You enjoy talking to people and recommending products.Resilient champion: thrive in a fast-paced retail environment, handle busy days and deliveries, and multitask effectively.Stock magician: manage sorting, pricing and merchandising deliveries with ease.Keyholder ResponsibilitiesIf you’re over 18, you’ll join as a keyholder and support Store Management by opening, closing and running the store as needed. Training provided. You’ll receive an additional keyholding pay enhancement when holding keys.Under 18?If you’re under 18, you won’t perform keyholding duties yet, but will be trained to earn the keyholding pay enhancement after you turn 18.Our Purpose & ValuesOur Purpose: To inspire reading, learning, creativity and play — making lives more fulfilled.Our Values: Crafty, Caring, Can-do. We listen and we care.Engagement & DiversityWe conduct an anonymous colleague engagement survey. We welcome feedback and opportunities to improve. We are open to discussions about working hours and flexible arrangements. We support reasonable adjustments for interviews where needed. #J-18808-Ljbffr