Relief Retail Assistant - ABC10704

Job description

Job PurposeThe purpose of the job is to serve customers and assist with general sales duties at one of the Museums and Galleries retail operations. This includes dealing with customer sales and enquiries, keeping shops stocked and clean.

LocationVarious Locations in Aberdeen

DurationSupply/Casual/Relief, Supply/Casual/Relief

Roles that require PVG MembershipFrom 1 April 2023, where a role requires PVG membership, candidates will be required to meet the cost of the PVG membership. This applies only to roles with a full‐time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above. (Teaching roles and jobs at Grade 11 and above – currently £30,727 per annum / £15.97 per hour). The Council will pay for the PVG membership cost initially, either £18 for existing PVG scheme members or £59 for non‐members, and this cost will be deducted from an employee's first full month's salary payment.

Qualifications

Educated to standard grade level or equivalent.

Practical experience in dealing with the public in the customer service or retail industry, with a demonstrable commitment to high standards of customer care.

Experience of handling cash effectively.

Previous experience of using communication and numeracy skills to achieve excellent standards.

Previous experience of working successfully as part of a team and on own initiative.

Able to do work which is physically demanding.

Flexible approach to work, including working weekends.

Experience of stock control.

Good knowledge of local area and services.

About UsPlease see Job Profile for further details. Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Flexible WorkingWe are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation, meaning that many of our employees enjoy the freedom of choosing a working pattern that suits them as much as it suits the organisation.

Disability ConfidentWe are a Disability Confident Employer. If you consider yourself to have a disability and think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for this part of the selection process, or would like further information in relation to reasonable adjustments, please contact AskHR@aberdeencity.gov.uk.

Armed ForcesWe are a forces‐friendly employer, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a silver award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We have a specific email address for those in the forces, those who have left the forces, as well as their partners / spouses / families: armedforces@aberdeencity.gov.uk. We are able to answer questions about jobs and our application / selection process, as well as about our employee support provisions.

Guaranteed Interview SchemeWe have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our roles and who:

have a disability

are care‐experienced and aged 16‐29

are aged 16‐24 and live in Aberdeen City or have been to an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships)

have done a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any apprenticeships relevant to the area in which they did their Foundation Apprenticeship

are New Scots aged 16‐24 and are applying for any apprenticeships

Further information can be found at https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/jobs

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Aberdeen

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-04-2026

Profession type

Retail

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English