Do you want to make a real and visible contribution to supporting homeless and vulnerable people in Scotland? Are you passionate about helping make a difference?
Role
We are recruiting for four Retail Assistant positions. As a Retail Assistant, you will join a fantastic and energetic team of staff and volunteers.
You will be involved in sorting, recycling, pricing, gift-aiding, and displaying donated goods in line with our guidance. The role would also require competent use of the till and some financial tasks, such as cashing up. You will be a keyholder and will be responsible for opening and closing the shop, working on alternating Saturdays.
The positions we have available are:
Morning Side Shop– Permanent/Part Time (22.5 hours/week)
Gullane Shop- Permanent/Part Time (15 hours/week)
Haddington Place Shop– Fixed Term till 30 September 2027 (15 hours/week)
Haddington Place Shop– Permanent/Full Time (37.5 hours/week)
We request all applicants to specify the name of the shop and the position they are applying for in the application form. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.
Please note that we do not accept CVs as part of our recruitment process. Kindly complete and send your application forms to hr@bethanychristiantrust.com
The purpose of our shops is to raise vital funds for our front-line services and also to play a key role in serving the local community. All of our services focus on relieving immediate suffering and meeting the long-term needs of homeless and vulnerable people in Scotland. By joining Bethany Retail, you would be supporting key projects such as the Welcome Centre, Care Van, Family Support work, Housing Support and many more.
We are committed to helping our employees flourish personally and professionally. Below are a few examples of the ways we support our employees.
- Bethany provides 30 days of annual leave initially to all contracted staff, rising to a maximum of 40 days depending on length of service.
- Bethany provides enhanced payments for maternity, paternity, and adoption.
- Bethany operates a company pension scheme to which all staff are auto-enrolled, with option to opt out. We will match any staff member’s pension contribution up to a maximum of 5%.
- Bethany provides a death in service benefit scheme.
Details
Starting salary: £26,230 gross per annum
Holiday entitlement: 225 hours per year pro rata
Closing date: 10am on 23 November 2026
Interviews: Week beginning 30 November 2026
Start Date: As soon as possible
Application
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As Bethany is a Christian organisation applicants interested should be in sympathy with and accept the mission, vision and values of the organisation.
Please send your application to HR@bethanychristiantrust.com with the position you’re applying for in the subject line.