We’re Hiring – Store Assistant (PT)
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Outpost Retail Store Assistant – Part Time (17hrs)
Do you love tabletop games, board games, trading card games, role playing games or just ‘The Hobby’ in general?
Do you enjoy talking to people, getting involved with the community and helping others discover something new?
The Outpost is looking for a Retail Store Assistant to join our team.
We’re a close-knit team, and our gaming centre is a little different from your typical retail environment. We’re a gaming centre, but we’re also a community. Our aim is to create a friendly, welcoming place for people to shop, play games, learn something new and get involved in the hobby.
The Role
This is a part-time position of a minimum of 17 hours per week, with Wednesday and Sunday being “usual working days”. Typical shift patterns would be 14:15-22:15 on weekdays, and 09:15-18:15 on Sundays.
The successful candidate will be working on a flexible, 4-weekly rota, giving them plenty of notice while allowing us to cover staff holidays, events and busier periods. The role will include some evening and weekend work, so the ideal candidate should be fully flexible.
There will also be opportunities for additional hours and overtime, particularly when covering holidays or during busy events, as well as opportunities to take on more responsibility and progress within the company.
The ideal candidate would be able and willing to pick up additional shifts.
More Than Just Retail!
The right person will also have the opportunity to work across other areas of the business such as within our ‘RELOAD Trade-in Scheme’ and The Outpost Bar.
Full training will be provided, so previous experience or training isn’t essential.
A Typical Working Day?
* Welcoming customers and providing a friendly, approachable service.
* Answering customer questions in-store, over the phone and via email.
* Learning and demonstrating new games
* Operating the till including opening, closing and processing transactions.
* Keeping the store clean, tidy and looking its best.
* Merchandising and arranging stock effectively.
* Helping organise and promote gaming and hobby events.
* Communicating promotions, offers and other store activities to customers.
* Working on the on-site bar
* Supporting the RELOAD Trade-in in scheme.
* Being involved in creating, scheduling social media content for store activities.
The successful candidate would report to the Store Management Team and senior managers within the business.
The Ideal Candidate
* Actively involved in and passionate about the hobby
* Outgoing and friendly
* Reliable and dependable
* Flexible
* Hard working
* A good communicator
* Trustworthy and honest
Ideal start date would be no later than 30th of September.
Experience
Retail experience is not essential, but would be a bonus.
What we really value is enthusiasm, a willingness to learn and the desire to give customers a great experience.
Why Choose Us.
* Above minimum wage hourly rate, paid monthly.
* Company pension scheme
* Staff discount after probation (3 Month)
* Staff events
* Free staff meals, snacks and drinks while on shift
* Free on-site parking
* Fully Paid Breaks
* Opportunities for progression within the company
* Opportunities to develop your knowledge across TCGs, RPGs, tabletop gaming and other hobby systems
* Training provided across all areas of the role
Most importantly, you’ll be joining a team that genuinely cares about what we do and the community we’ve built around The Outpost.
Interested?
Send your CV and a covering letter to:
[email protected]
Successful candidates will be invited to interview in person with a member of The Store Management Team and a member of The Senior Management Team.
Closing date for applications: 13th of September, however this may be brought forward if an ideal candidate is found sooner.
