Store Assistant – Durham

Company: Durham University
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Location: Durham
Job Description:

Store Assistant – Durham

The Role

This role is an exciting opportunity that will strengthen the retail department’s capacity to purse and capitalise on new commercial opportunities, driving revenue growth and strategic partnerships.

As a sales assistant, you’ll work as part of a friendly team in a fast-moving Co-op store. We’ll look to you to provide our customers with great service whilst performing a wide range of tasks around the store.

We will require you to be punctual, flexible, and willing to work variable shift patterns, including bank holidays, evenings and weekends.

We’re looking for people who have:

  • A genuine passion for helping people and delivering great customer service.
  • The ability to work flexibly across a number of shifts and as part of a team.
  • An interest in retail and working in a busy store environment.

As part of this application process, you will need to complete two online assessments which will take around 20 minutes to complete.

There are 5 different contracts available for this role, they are detailed below:

  • 1 x 28 hours per week / 52 weeks
  • 1 x 16 hours per week / 52 weeks
  • 2 x 20 hours per week / 32 weeks (term time only)
  • 1 x 16 hours per week / 32 weeks (term time only)

Please note, we may close this advert earlier than the closing date displayed at the top of this page should we recieve a high volume of applications.

You must be aged 18 + to authorise age – related sales.

The location for this role is Teaching and Learning Centre that is based on Lower Mountjoy campus.

Who to contact for more information If you would like to have a chat or ask any questions about the role or if you are struggling to complete the application process, Becky Maddison – Retail Merchandise Manager – would be happy to speak to you: rebecca..

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Posted: November 3rd, 2026