Summer Retail Assistant (Independent Stores)

£11.44 per hour
Part time - 16 hours per week, fixed term contract ending 28 September 2024  
Closing Date: 9am Wednesday 1 May 2024
Job ref: 26/24

Leeds University Union (LUU) runs two busy exciting retail units, Gear and Union shop. Gear is our branded clothing and merchandise store. Union shop is our go to store for all stationery needs along with greetings cards and gifts. 

What we're looking for

We are looking for a Part Time Retail Assistant to work across both stores. The successful candidate will love working with a diverse and engaged team. They will be a people person who thrives in a busy environment, delivering exceptional customer service and retail standards. They will be reliable, flexible and have some customer facing experience.

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

What you get in return 

  • £11.44 per hour, plus holiday pay.
  • 16 hours per week, ideally 4 x 4 hour shifts. Monday to Saturday, with the possibility of overtime available.
  • The other benefits you can enjoy include extensive opportunities for learning and further development, generous onsite venue staff discounts, discounted travel card, cycle to work scheme 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 unihr@leeds.ac.uk.

Retail Assistant Union Shop & Gear Application Pack

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

Key information:

Closing Date: 9am Wednesday 1 May 2024

Interview Date: Wednesday 15 May 2024

Proposed Start Date: Thursday 23 May 2024

Fixed term contract end date: Saturday 28 September 2024

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