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Job Advert Join our local retail team as a volunteer... Not on ly will you be making a difference to the lives of people with a learning disability , but you are also impacting positively on our environment . Each year £140 million worth of used clothes which could be worn end up in a landfill * . F ast fashion and increased consumptio n of clothes cause the retail industry to contribute to 10% of the global CO2 emissions. * * A typical day in Job Advert

Join our local retail team as a volunteer...

Not on ly will you be making a difference to the lives of people with a learning disability , but you are also impacting positively on our environment . Each year £140 million worth of used clothes which could be worn end up in a landfill * . F ast fashion and increased consumptio n of clothes cause the retail industry to contribute to 10% of the global CO2 emissions. * *

A typical day in the life of retail volunteer, Could include:

Greeting and meeting customers

Sorting our stock

Pricing up clothes and Bric-a-Brac

Using the till

Dressing the window

In your role you can choose which tasks you would like to undertake. T raining will always be provided to make sure that you can fulfil you role.

Our shops are open Monday - Sunday and we are looking for volunteers to help us within these times. Travel expenses can be claimed, this is up to the value of £10.

Retail volunteering is a varied , flexible and inclusive volunteer role , we encourage all to apply . We are a welcoming team and look forward to you starting!

If you would like more information about the role, please contact volunteering@mencap.org.uk for more information.
• https://clothesaid.co.uk/about-us/facts-on-clothes-recycling/
• https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2019/09/23/costo-moda-medio-ambiente

Benefits
• Relevant training
• Induction to the store and volunteer role
• To feel fully supported in your role
• The opportunity to meet new people and be part of a diverse team
• The opportunity to learn new skills
• To feel appreciated and valued for your contribution

About Mencap

We want to see a world where people with a learning disability are valued equally, listened to and included.Volunteering with Mencap is YOUR opportunity to help us achieve this, whilst having the chance to develop your skills, meet new people and join a passionate and dedicated team.

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Designer Exchange is a sustainable led company located throughout the UK, with a presence in Spain. Backed by a sister company that has had insurmountable success with the second hand electronic industry we have been open since December 2013 and have already exceeded all expectations. Where customers previously only had the option to sell their designer items on a consignment basis, now they can... get instant cash for their pre-loved accessories Designer Exchange is a sustainable led company located throughout the UK, with a presence in Spain. Backed by a sister company that has had insurmountable success with the second hand electronic industry we have been open since December 2013 and have already exceeded all expectations.

Where customers previously only had the option to sell their designer items on a consignment basis, now they can... get instant cash for their pre-loved accessories regardless of the price.

Looking ahead we see nothing but fantastic opportunities for the company and our staff. It is an incredible opportunity for anyone interested in breaking away from the usual retail routine and desires more from the designer and fashion industry that cannot only reach goals, but exceed them. The successful applicant will be expected work 5 days a week (including some weekends). We also offer an uncapped bonus scheme for all staff based on store performance.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for sales performance, customer satisfaction, and staff training and development. You will work to foster client loyalty and expand our brand presence. The ideal candidate will spearhead these efforts with a customer-centric attitude.

This position will be for our Knightsbridge Store.

The purpose of the role is:
• Sell and advise customers along with authenticating goods (training provided)
• Handle payments in cash, card and voucher
• Provide excellent customer service both in store and online
• Assist customers with booking in stock to sell to us
• Assist customers selling their items to Designer Exchange
• Pack and process ecommerce orders
• Take social media pictures to be used on the companies social media
• Take website photographs to be used on the website for ecommerce
• Write descriptions for ecommerce products
• Work within a team towards operations and commercial objectives
• Assist management to ensure sales and buys targets are met weekly
• Follow the delegation of management
• Ensure the store is maintained

The ideal candidate will:
• Have a passion for the resale industry
• Enthusiasm for fashion and follows current trends
• Have an interest in the designer items that we buy and sell
• Be trained in a basic retail environment
• Be able to use a till system, gmail, google drive and google sites
• Be a fast learner who can follow delegated tasks
• Able to learn basic pricing techniques
• Pay close attention to detail and accuracy
• Have excellent communication skills - both verbal and written
• Be open to training and development
• Proactive with an eagerness to learn, develop and work
• Existing retail experience is preferred within the luxury industry

Full Time
• Pay : £11 per hour
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