Sales Assistant

Sales Assistant

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 22 May 2026
• Salary: £12.71 per hour
• Additional salary information: Meets National Minimum Wage
• Hours: Full time
• Closing date: 12 June 2026
• Location: Oxford, UK, Europe, OX2 7DY
• Company: Helen and Douglas House
• Job type: Permanent
• Job reference: 1205571

Summary

Sales Assistant

Conscious Retail ¦ Real Purpose

• Hours: 37.5 hours per week, worked as 5 out of 7 days includes weekend working on a rota system
• Location: Summertown
• Salary: £12.21 per hour
• Benefits: free secure staff parking
• Closing date: 12th June 2026 at 12 noon

Love people? Love beautiful things? Love making a difference?

You might be just who we're looking for.

At our Summertown shop, we don't just sell - we connect, we care, and we present every item with thought and intention. Every sale helps Helen & Douglas House support families through life's toughest moments.

We're on the lookout for a Sales Assistant with charm, confidence, and a great eye - someone who can turn a rail of clothes into a boutique moment and make every customer feel like a VIP.

What you'll be doing:

• Welcoming customers with warmth and professionalism
• Creating displays that catch the eye and tell a story
• Supporting donations with care and efficiency
• Working alongside a brilliant team of staff and volunteers

What you'll bring:

• A natural flair for customer service
• A love of retail and a sharp eye for presentation
• A positive, can-do attitude
• A desire to be part of something meaningful

What's in it for you?

• A beautiful shop in the heart of Summertown
• A team that's supportive, passionate, and fun
• Flexible hours and a role with real purpose
• The chance to help families create one more moment together

Sound like your kind of place? Apply now

Applications will be reviewed and invited to interview as received. We reserve the right to close the advert at any time, therefore we encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible.

Please note that everyone working for Helen & Douglas House are required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Helen & Douglas House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and value the benefits of a diverse workforce. We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community.

Please contact recruitment@helenanddouglas.org.uk if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process.

• A natural flair for customer service
• A love of retail and a sharp eye for presentation
• A positive, can-do attitude
• A desire to be part of something meaningful
What's in it for you?
• A beautiful shop in the heart of Summertown
• A team that's supportive, passionate, and fun
• Flexible hours and a role with real purpose
• The chance to help families create one more moment together