Relief Retail Assistant

Hourly Rate

£13.28 per hour

Type of vacancy

Relief

Work pattern

Relief

Hours per week

As and when required

Work Base

Brooke Farm, Linby, NG15 8AE

Working Arrangements

Site Based

Job Description / Person Specification

Retail Assistant JD.pdf – 119KB Competency FrameworkTier 7a

Interview date

7 January 2027 Number of posts Multiple posts are available Closing Date 20 December 2026 23:55

Join Nottinghamshire County Council, a dedicated team committed to serving our community. We believe in creating a supportive environment where everyone can thrive. Our mission is to provide exceptional services that enhance the lives of those we serve. Be part of a team that truly makes a difference!

We are looking for enthusiastic Relief Retail Assistants to provide essential cover at Brooke Farm. In this role, you will be trained to support our café, farm shop, or garden centre as needed. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in a vibrant retail environment while helping our community.

As a Relief Retail Assistant, your key responsibilities will include:

• Serving Customers: Greet and assist customers with a friendly smile.
• Maintaining Standards: Ensure the café, farm shop, and garden centre are clean, tidy, and well-stocked.
• Food Preparation: Assist in preparing food and beverages in the café.
• Cash Handling: Process transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with colleagues to provide excellent service.

To succeed in this role, you should have:

• Basic food hygiene knowledge (training will be provided).
• Experience in a retail or customer service role is preferred but not essential.
• A willingness to learn and adapt to different tasks.

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

• Customer Focus: A genuine desire to help and support our customers.
• Team Spirit: Ability to work well with others and contribute to a positive team atmosphere.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to take on various roles as needed.
• Communication Skills: Clear and friendly communication with customers and colleagues.

At Nottinghamshire County Council, we offer:

• A Place to Belong: Join a friendly, inclusive workplace where everyone is valued.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for training and growth to enhance your skills.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle.
• Generous Leave: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with ample time off.

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to be part of a team that makes a real difference in the community! If you are ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to our mission, we want to hear from you! Apply today and join Nottinghamshire County Council!

For an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact Jacqueline Anderson on 0115 9632638 or by email jacqueline.anderson@nottscc.gov.uk.Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Under the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme) we would like to ensure applicants with disabilities are offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for a job. Please let us know if this is something you would like to be considered for.

A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council strongly encourages applications from all candidates from different walks of life, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.