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Ref no:
ABC09456
Published:
17/3/2023
Closes:
2/4/2023
Location:
Various Locations in Aberdeen, AB10 1AB
Rate:
£10.99 - £11.25 per hour pro rata
Contract Type:
Permanent
Position Type:
Part Time
Hours:
20 hours per week

Job Description

Before applying for this job, it is important that you read the Applicant Guidance by clicking on this link and the Job Profile attached. These explain the job role and the type of person we're looking for.

Location: Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museums Venues
Duration: Permanent, 2 x Part Time - 20 hours - includes weekend working

Job Purpose:

The 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, using an EPOS system and keeping shops stocked and clean.

Requirements

The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:

No formal qualifications required.

Responsibilities

The post holder needs to demonstrate:

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

The Individual

Please see the Job Profile for full details.

Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Flexible Working

We 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 Confident

We 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 Forces

We 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 Scheme

We 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