Administrative /Retail Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
We currently have an exciting opportunity for an admin/sales assistant to work at Yew Tree Barn. Our stock in store and online covers a wide range of antiques, beautiful homewares, food & drink etc. This is a rewarding role for someone who enjoys a variety of tasks and will appeal to someone with good computer skills, is well organised in executing admin roles and also enjoys customer service and working with the public.
The successful candidate will be helping with the e commerce side of the business, so computer literacy is important, and a knowledge of Epos systems would be helpful but not essential as all training will be given. Office based tasks will involve using the xero accounting system, pricing stock, dealing with telephone/email enquiries and packing/sending out orders.
On the retail side you will need to be customer-focused, with a friendly, polite, professional and positive attitude and be able to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team. Opening up and closing the shop, engaging with customers, making sales and cashing up are all part of the role. Retail experience would be an advantage but not essential, the right personality and an interest in the business is more important.
The position can be flexible working hours , usually 7 hour shifts 3/4 days a week, with some weekend availability.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 21-35 per week
Salary: £10.42-£12.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Language:
- English (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 Administrative /Retail Assistant roles across Yew Tree Barn'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 £10 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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