Students walking in front of the Lynher building at Truro College. There are picnic benches and grass

College Shop Assistant (Truro)

Salary: ÂŁ13,971 per annum
Working hours: Part time
Closing date 06/07/2026 9:00 am
Location: Truro

Overview

📍 Truro
đź’° ÂŁ13,971 per annum (ÂŁ24,454 pro rata)
🕒 25 hours per week | Monday–Friday, 9:00am–2:00pm
đź“… Term time only (38 weeks per year)
📌 Closing date: 9:00am, Monday 6 July 2026

About the Role

We are looking for a friendly and reliable College Shop Assistant to support the day-to-day running of our busy college shop. Working closely with the Shop Supervisor, you’ll help create a welcoming environment while delivering excellent customer service to students, staff, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide helpful, friendly, and efficient customer service
  • Process sales and operate the till accurately
  • Assist with stock control, deliveries, and merchandising
  • Maintain a clean, tidy, and visually appealing shop environment
  • Support the smooth running of the shop and maximise sales opportunities
  • Follow health and safety procedures at all times

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

  • Has experience in a retail or customer-facing environment
  • Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Is organised, reliable, and punctual
  • Has good IT skills, including working with tills or similar systems
  • Works well under pressure and adapts to changing priorities

What We Offer

  • A supportive and friendly working environment
  • Term-time only working pattern
  • Opportunities for development within a forward-thinking college
  • A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion

How to apply

  • Closing date: 9am Monday 06 July 2026
  • Curriculum Vitae are not accepted, Application Forms only.
  • We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found. Interviews may be held on a rolling basis.

Curriculum Vitae are not accepted, Application Forms only.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found. Interviews may be held on a rolling basis.

Successful candidates will be notified within 4 weeks of the closing date.