Retail Assistant - Full Time
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking for dynamic, customer focussed team members with relevant sales oriented experience in a fast moving retail environment / Visitor attraction. Camera Obscura and World of Illusions is a VisitScotland 5-Star rated visitor attraction consisting of Camera Obscura presentations, Rooftop Terrace, exhibitions, reception area and shop. The job of a Retail Assistant at Camera Obscura involves interacting with and serving customers, using tills, cash handling, replenishing stock in our gift shop, dealing with deliveries, assisting in maintaining adequate stock levels and processing orders from suppliers.
What we are looking for in our staff:
- Someone who is outgoing, smart, reliable and flexible.
- A friendly and helpful personality, with the ability to provide exceptional customer care.
- Excellent communication skills including clarity of spoken English.
- Experience in a retail or tourism environment. (Essential)
- Good selling skills.
- Good local knowledge.
- An ability to work well as part of a team.
- Availability to work at weekends and over public holidays.
Please ensure your personal email is present on your CV.
Job Types: Full Time
Salary: £11.10 per hour
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £11.10 per hour
Schedule:
- Holidays
- Weekend availability
Application question(s):
- Availability Please note start and dates of your availability and any commitments (e.g. holidays)
- INTRODUCE YOURSELF Please tell us a little about your personal interests and hobbies that are relevant to this role.
- Do you have any other skills/qualifications which may be relevant to working in the Camera Obscura and World of Illusions (Retail Department)?
- Why would you like to work at Camera Obscura & World of Illusions?
- Is there any other information which you think will be useful to know when we consider your application?
Experience:
- Retail sales: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Retail Assistant - Full Time roles across Camera Obscura and World of Illusions's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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