Job Vacancies at Prior Shop

Job Title: Administration Assistant

To apply - please read the below and fill out this form

Deadline 11.59pm 12th May 2023

The Role

We are looking for a part-time administration assistant who is interested in working in our award winning Cabot Circus Shop. The person will be assisting with the management of stock using digital apps, communication with makers via email, updating our online website via Shopify and helping with our marketing on social media using scheduling apps.

The person must be competent using Excel/Google sheets, very confident on a computer and enjoy methodical tasks. They will have the ability (and interest) to solve unexpected tasks and enjoy finding solutions.

Background

Prior Shop is an independent Not-For-Profit Conscious Lifestyle Shop in Bristol that showcases some of the UK's upcoming and leading responsible designers. ​Committed to conscious living and consumption, we showcase beautiful design-led, handcrafted work that is made responsibly, sustainably and mindfully.

We also have a workshop space, gallery and are a community hub in Bristol's City Centre. We also offer free business mentoring to our makers, spearhead collaborative community projects and offer advice and support to the wider creative community.

Our shop is in the heart of retail. We are found in Quakers Friars, Cabot Circus. Our neighbours are Oliva Bonas and Ted Baker. We take diversity, flexible working and inclusivity seriously and welcome applicants from all heritages, ethnicities, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status or on an individual's identity in any group.

We do not have a dress code and are always taking strides to improve, support and learn.  

We would like to acknowledge all cultural and religious holidays, celebrations and practices. For example, a space for prayer is available and anything else that would make you feel more supported.

Start Date: As Soon As Possible.

Location

Prior Shop, Quakers Friars, Cabot Circus, 23 Philadelphia Street, Bristol BS1 3BL

Duration

Monday and Tuesday 10am - 6pm. 

*More hours available during school holidays, Christmas period and to cover staff holidays and sickness.

Contract - Permanent     

£11 per hour / £8,008 per year / £22,880 pro rata. 

We are a close and encouraging staff team that are friends as well as colleagues. We want to make sure all staff gain new skills whilst working here and feel supported.  

 

Benefits of joining the team

Member of Bright Exchange

Bright Exchange is an online marketplace exclusive to Bright HR users giving you access to hundreds of products, services and special offers from a wide range of different companies throughout the UK. Use your Bright HR credentials to log in to Bright Exchange and take advantage of these offers. 

Access to our FREE Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

All Staff have access to FREE Assessment, Short-term Counselling and Referral Services For Employees & Family. This includes a 24/7, 365 confidential helpline, with calls answered by experienced in-house counsellors, legal and financial specialists, email & live chat: someone to talk to any time of day, and structured counselling sessions via phone, online or face-to-face

Communication plus App 

Access to multiple discounts and offers for restaurants and retail shops in Cabot Circus.

Rewards Programme 

You are invited to join the Prior Shop Rewards programme to earn money off with each in-house purchasing. 

Reimbursement of business expenses

Flexible working

We allow shift swaps and flexible working if necessary. 

Training 

We fund courses for staff to develop their skills associated with the role. 

We will get back to everyone who has applied. We will select a few candidates for a casual interview and offer a paid trial shift. 

To apply - please fill out this form