Menu

Retail Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 22 January 2026
Salary: £24,215.00 to £26,093.00 per year
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 04 February 2026
Location: LA1 4YW
Company: Lancaster University
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 0013-26

Apply for this job

Summary

ReStore Lancaster is a Sustainable Retail and Post Office Hub at the heart of Lancaster University campus. The shop supports the University’s commitment to Sustainability, reducing waste, increasing reuse, upcycling and recycling and delivers a range of sustainable products and engagement opportunities. 

ReStore Lancaster brings together partners such as local charity St John’s Hospice and, promoting responsible consumption and sells a wide range of items including second-hand and vintage clothes and other pre-owned items, upcycled products, zero plastic toiletries and household items, bike accessories, gifts and merchandise. 

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a proactive and highly motivated Retail Assistant to join the team. 

Working within the small and friendly retail team where everyone looks out for each other, teamwork and the ability to build relationships are key to this Retail Assistant role. We are looking for a Retail Assistant who will deliver an excellent retail customer experience; duties include selling, restocking, merchandising and operating the Post office Counter (DBS check will be required).  

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

Apply for this job