Careers

Position 1 - Sales Assistant

Part time, permanent position - 14hrs per week (approx 10 - 5, Thurs/ Sat or Fri/ Sat work pattern, to be decided/ discussed with applicant)

An exciting job opportunity has opened up for a responsible, self-motivated person, with relevant independent retail experience or transferable, complimentary skills, from another field.

Alice in Scandiland is a well-established, independent destination retailer of over 6 years, based both on the high street and online. We pride ourselves on the excellent customer care and shopping experience we are known for. Our genuine passion and pride, for the products we sell and the design inspiration we provide, are what people keep coming back for, time and again.

The Role -

The successful applicant will be in a public-facing, key-holder position.

Responsibilities will inc, but are not limited to –

Daily opening/ closing of the shop, customer care, cash handling, POS system use, processing/ e-commerce online order fulfilment (Shopify), stock management, visual merchandising, unloading/ processing large deliveries, carrying stock up to workrooms (3^rd floor & attic).

Experience in these areas is desirable, but training will be given.

An interest and knowledge of the Alice in Scandiland style is key. Excellent attention to detail and the ability to keep up with a fast-paced work environment are vital.

There is definitely scope for the advertised role to develop further, with an increase in hours/ movement into a senior position, using any additional skills brought to the job, please outline these in the application.

As we are a small team, all staff are expected to cover increased hours during peak times, such as Christmas. All additional shifts will be agreed in advance. Occasional extra support is needed, during special events, again, this is discussed in advance.

Role 2 - Saturday Sales Assistant (10 - 5)

7hrs per week

Similar expectations as Role 1, but prior experience is not as essential. The applicant must demonstrate their ability and willingness to learn and adapt quickly.

This position would be suitable for someone looking for less hours, to complement their studies during the week, or perhaps a creative person, wanting some guaranteed hours, to work alongside their main passion.

In conclusion -

Excellent pay rate (in line with National Living Wage), staff discounts, shop perks, statutory annual leave.

Alice in Scandiland is a Living Wage employer.

We’re looking forward to an exciting year ahead, welcoming even more visitors to the shop & continuing to grow our online presence. We are looking for an applicant who can help us to achieve this, bringing their own initiative and skills to the team.

How to apply –

Please send your CV and cover email to hello@aliceinscandiland.com

To be included in your cover email –

The position you are applying for.

A sentence or two, describing Alice in Scandiland to a hypothetical first time visitor.

Closing application date: Tuesday 4^th February.

We will be interviewing as suitable CVs arrive, so early application is advisable.

The successful applicant should ideally be available to work some trial/ training days week commencing 4^th March, with full/ regular hours from week commencing 10/3.

We can discuss on an individual basis at the point of interview re: starting dates.

Please note – due to limitations on time/ number of applications we tend to receive, it is not always possible to get back to everyone. We will prioritise responding to those who we wish to proceed to interviewing.

Thank you.