Bookshops and Café Assistant - 15h/week, Ballymena
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Position Overview & Specifications
The Faith Mission Bookshops and Cafes provide a neutral environment where our community can discover more about the Christian Faith, browse through our bookshop to source appropriate books and materials and enjoy outstanding coffee and food. This can all be done while enjoying conversations with our staff or fellow customers about Jesus Christ and following Him.
We are currently recruiting a Part-Time Sales Assistant to cover our Ballymena branch. Please note - this is not only a summer or weekend job, it is a permanent position and requires flexibility and willingness to work extra hours to cover staff holidays and sick leave.
Our Sales Assistant’s perform a vital role as part of the team in providing expertise to customers on current Christian titles, Bibles, Multi-Media, Gifts and other Christian materials to best suit the customer’s Christian context. Along side this a further key part of the role is talking about what Christian Faith is and what Jesus has done for them when people enquire.
Pay will be NMW based on your age band and guidelines from April '23
Closing date for applications: Monday 17 July 2023 by 9.00 am
Interviews scheduled: w/c 24 July 2023
Employment commencement: 1 August 2023 (tbc)
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 15 per week
Salary: £10.42 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Application question(s):
- Has excellent customer service skills
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:
- Retail sales: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 17/07/2023
Reference ID: Ballymena 15h Bookshop & Café Assistant
Expected start date: 01/08/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Bookshops and Café Assistant - 15h/week, Ballymena roles across Faith Mission's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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