Senior Retail Assistant

Company: Oxfam Ireland
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Location: Belfast
Job Description:

Senior Retail Assistant

Make a difference while building a rewarding retail career.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and customer-focused Senior Retail Assistant to join our busy charity retail team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with retail experience who enjoys working with people, driving sales, and supporting a team to deliver an excellent shopping experience. As a key member of the shop leadership team, you will help maximise income that directly supports our charitable work.

What You’ll Do

  • Support the Shop Manager and Deputy Shop Manager in the day-to-day running of the store.
  • Drive sales through excellent customer service, effective selling, and creative visual merchandising.
  • Help achieve sales targets and maintain strong stock and inventory control.
  • Supervise and support staff and volunteers, creating a positive and welcoming environment.
  • Assist with opening and closing procedures, cash handling, banking, and administration.
  • Ensure the shop remains clean, safe, and compliant with organisational policies and procedures.

About You

You will have:

  • Previous retail experience with a strong customer service focus.
  • Experience motivating or supervising a team.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • A positive, can-do attitude and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
  • An eye for merchandising and strong organisational skills.
  • Confidence handling cash and following financial procedures.

Why Join Us?

We offer a competitive benefits package including:

  • Health Cash Plan
  • Generous annual leave with buy/sell options
  • Contributory pension scheme with up to 9% employer contribution
  • Life Assurance
  • Enhanced sick pay and maternity benefits
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Wellbeing initiatives and events
  • Cycle to Work Scheme

If you’re passionate about retail, enjoy leading by example, and want to contribute to a cause that makes a real difference in people’s lives, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help us turn every sale into support for those who need it most

Skills:Visual Merchandising Women’s Clothing Fashion Retail operations Stores Administration Jewellery Women’s Fashion

Benefits:Group Life Assurance Childcare Paid Holidays Pension Fund

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Posted: October 29th, 2026