Summer Retail Assistants (Independent Stores)

Closed 14/04/2025

£12.21 per hour
Part time - 8 hours per week, fixed term contract ending 3 October 2025  
Closing Date: 9am Thursday 17 April 2024
Job ref: 17/25

6 x roles available

Leeds University Union (LUU) runs two busy exciting retail units, Gear & Union shop. Gear is our branded clothing & merchandise store. Union Shop is our go-to store for all stationery needs, along with greetings cards and gifts. We are recruiting for Fixed Term Retail Assistants to work across both stores, over the Summer period.

What we're looking for

The successful candidates will love working with a diverse and engaged team, where no 2 days are the same. They will be a people person who thrives in a busy environment, delivering exceptional customer service and retail standards. They will be reliable and have the flexibility to pick up extra shifts during busy periods, and be available to work over the entire Summer period.

What you get in return 

  • £12.21 per hour, plus holiday pay
  • 8 hours per week as a minimum, 2 x 4 hour shifts, across Monday to Sunday
  • 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

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.org.uk or follow us on X @LeedsUniUnion and Instagram.

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.

Summer Retail Assistant Applicant Pack

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

Key information:

Closing Date: 9am Thursday 17 April 2025

Interview Date: Thursday 24 April 2025

Proposed Start Date: TBC

Fixed term contract end date: Friday 3 October 2025

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