Full time: 36.5 hours per week. 
Salary: £24,257 per annum

Closing Date: 11:59 pm, Wednesday 12 August 2026

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Leeds University Union (LUU) is a charity that helps over 38,000 students Love their time at Leeds. Located at the heart of campus, the Union is a space to meet people, make new friends and get involved.

Find out more about Leeds University Union at www.luu.ac.uk or follow us on Instagram.

We're looking for a Full-Time Retail Assistant to join our LUU Co-op franchise team:

Working alongside our Team Supervisors and Assistant Store Manager, you'll play a key role in delivering an outstanding customer experience in a fast-paced and customer-focused retail environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about retail, takes pride in maintaining high standards, and enjoys providing excellent service.
In this role, you'll work closely with a diverse team of student and full-time staff, developing your communication and teamwork skills while gaining valuable hands-on retail experience. You'll enjoy a varied mix of operational responsibilities and have the opportunity to build your knowledge of Co-op and LUU retail practices, including stock management, stock takes, inventory controls, retail standards, and customer service excellence.

About you
We're looking for a motivated, enthusiastic individual who thrives in a busy and vibrant environment. You'll be a confident communicator, an excellent team player, and someone who is committed to delivering exceptional customer service. If you're proactive, reliable, and passionate about retail, we'd love to hear from you.

What you get in return

The benefits you can enjoy include holiday pay, extensive opportunities for learning and further development, NUS TOTUM Card, onsite venue staff discounts, discounted travel card, and discounted gym membership.

Sounds good?
For further details, please download an application pack below. In your application, please explain how you meet the person specification and what you can bring to the team here at LUU. If you have any further questions, please contact hr@luu.ac.uk.

4526 Retail Assistant Application Pack

LUU highly values inclusivity and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Key Dates

Closing date: 11:59 pm, Wednesday 12 August 2026

Interview date: Friday, 21 August 2026

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