Retail Jobs in the United Kingdom
RSPCA Little Valley Animal Shelter
Exeter, SW
We work tirelessly to promote animal welfare, prevent cruelty, and build a compassionate community where every animal is valued and treated with kindness. Our small, passionate team shares a big ambition: to create a better future for Devon’s most vulnerable animals.
Candidate Source Ltd
£24000 Per Year
Devizes, SW
We are keen to speak to people about this Retail Assistant opportunity who have the following skills and experience: Demonstrable experience working in a face-to-face retail, sales assistant role. If this sounds like the Retail Assistant opportunity for you, click the apply link online today and send an updated copy of your CV.
St Christopher’s
£23130 Per Year
Orpington, London
If this sounds like you, come and join the trading team at St Christopher’s where you will be working in one of our 20+ high street stores across South East London. We are proud of our community programmes that offer practical, emotional and spiritual support to over 7,500 people in the local area, most of whom we will help to continue living at home.
St Christopher’s
£25429 Per Year
Orpington, London
If this sounds like you, come and join the driving team at St Christopher’s where you will be responsible for moving stock, whether its bags or bulky goods, as a vital member of a driving team that are part of a successful retail operation all over the South East. You’ll be working alongside Store Management and other staff to complete work swiftly and efficiently at each stop, or with a Logistics Assistant to manage bulky goods deliveries and collections.
St Christopher’s
£23130 Per Year
Orpington, London
We are proud of our community programmes that offer practical, emotional and spiritual support to over 7,500 people in the local area, most of whom we will help to continue living at home. If this sounds like you, come and join the trading team at St Christopher’s where you will be working in one of our 20+ high street stores across South East London.
Ad Warrior Ltd
£20879 - £20948 Per Year
Cirencester, SW
We offer an excellent range of staff benefits, including a 35-hour working week, 30 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time roles), a generous pension scheme, free guaranteed parking on campus, and a free shuttle bus to Cirencester town centre. Additional perks include discounted catering facilities, access to an onsite gym at a reduced rate, free library services, an employee assistance programme, occupational health and counselling services, a cycle-to-work scheme, and a variety of staff development opportunities.
Ad Warrior Ltd
Blackpool, NW
The role profile tells the full story, but as an Employability Adviser you will proactively manage a caseload of participants by providing a tailored employment support service to individuals to address barriers to gaining new employment with personalised support for individuals to achieve and sustain work, including supported job searching, re-training for a different sector and restoring self-confidence for work. Whilst they would be delighted to hear from you if you have previous experience of working in the employability sector, or if you have a level 4 Careers Information Advice and Guidance qualification, they are also interested to hear from people who have worked in other sectors where you’ve relished the opportunity to achieve a personal target whilst excelling at providing outstanding customer service, as training can be provided for the right candidate.
University of Bath
Bath, SW
We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. - a number of support options available for new and existing staff to help with the cost of some immigration expenses, which you may be eligible for: Relocation allowance, Visa Reimbursement, and Interest-Free Loan.
KFC UK
Whitstable, Southern
Who We Are: Take one man with a big idea, add 11 herbs and spices, grit, ambition, and buckets of heart – you’ve got KFC. Join the KFC Team as our next Restaurant General Manager and discover what it truly means to love your job!
KFC UK
Omagh, N Ireland
Who We Are: Take one man with a big idea, add 11 herbs and spices, grit, ambition, and buckets of heart – you’ve got KFC. Join the KFC Team as our next Restaurant General Manager and discover what it truly means to love your job!
KFC UK
Sleaford, MID
Who We Are: Take one man with a big idea, add 11 herbs and spices, grit, ambition, and buckets of heart – you’ve got KFC. Join the KFC Team as our next Restaurant General Manager and discover what it truly means to love your job!
KFC UK
Portsmouth, Southern
Who We Are: Take one man with a big idea, add 11 herbs and spices, grit, ambition, and buckets of heart – you’ve got KFC. Join the KFC Team as our next Restaurant General Manager and discover what it truly means to love your job!
KFC UK
Basingstoke, Southern
Who We Are: Take one man with a big idea, add 11 herbs and spices, grit, ambition, and buckets of heart – you’ve got KFC. Join the KFC Team as our next Restaurant General Manager and discover what it truly means to love your job!
NatWest
Edinburgh, Scotland
As a Finance Business Partner within the Retail Banking Finance Home Buying & Ownership team, you’ll help to drive value for the business and assist the leadership team to make key product, cost and investments specific decisions by providing insight and market knowledge while helping manage the financial performance of the business. Using the data and analytics thinking required to solve strategic problems using the latest tools and techniques and contributing towards automation and simplification of key Finance-wide services, such as dashboards.
NatWest
Edinburgh, Scotland
As a Finance Business Partner within the Retail Banking Finance Home Buying & Ownership team, you’ll help to drive value for the business and assist the leadership team to make key product, cost and investments specific decisions by providing insight and market knowledge while helping manage the financial performance of the business. Using the data and analytics thinking required to solve strategic problems using the latest tools and techniques and contributing towards automation and simplification of key Finance-wide services, such as dashboards.
NatWest
edinburgh, Scotland
As a Finance Business Partner within the Retail Banking Finance Home Buying & Ownership team, you’ll help to drive value for the business and assist the leadership team to make key product, cost and investments specific decisions by providing insight and market knowledge while helping manage the financial performance of the business. Using the data and analytics thinking required to solve strategic problems using the latest tools and techniques and contributing towards automation and simplification of key Finance-wide services, such as dashboards.
Sparkworld
£22921.6 - £23712 Per Year
Newton Abbot, SW
Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Appliance Sales, Face to Face Sales, Retail, Customer Service, Sales Assistant, Customer Service Assistant, Customer Service Executive, Sales, Product Specialist, Retail Sales Advisor may also be considered for this role. Dealing with all the major manufacturers allows us to offer a wide range of products to choose from, with 12 kitchen displays at both stores and over 1000 appliances on display.
Sparkworld
£11.6 Per Hour
Martock, SW
Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Installation Technician, Equipment Installer, Mechanical Installation Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Mobile Engineer, Repair Technician, Multi-skilled Engineer, Electrical Installation Engineer, Technician, Mechanic, Engineer, Electrician, Installations, Installer, Heavy Goods Vehicle Driver, Luton Van Driver, Deliver Driver may also be considered for this role. Dealing with all the major manufacturers allows us to offer a wide range of products to choose from, with 12 kitchen displays at both stores and over 1000 appliances on display.
Retail Jobs Overview
If you love working with others, are passionate about consumer goods, and like a job where no two days are quite the same, then a career in retail could be a great fit for you. Retail jobs are essential for keeping the industry going and providing the public with an invaluable service.
A shop worker’s role could include greeting customers, handling purchases and returns, organising the shop floor, and helping customers choose the right item. However, there are many behind-the-scenes shop jobs too. These can include organising the stockrooms, cleaning the shop floor, and designing displays. More than three million people work within the retail industry in the UK, so you can imagine this makes for quite a few different types of jobs.
Those best suited to working in retail tend to be outgoing and prefer to be on their feet rather than sitting at a desk all day. If you’re interested in a retail career, then you may also want to explore these specific retail job options:
Retail Worker Education and Skills
Entry-level retail jobs typically don’t require any specific academic qualifications. However, some may expect basic numeracy skills, so you may need to have passed your GCSE in maths. When you apply for a retail job on Monster, check exactly what qualifications are required, as this can vary from shop to shop.
Skills-wise, retail employers often seek candidates that can demonstrate excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills. You’ll likely be working with a diverse group of people, so you will need to be friendly and adaptable in nature. Additionally, strong organisational skills are also important, as you will often have to juggle various duties and tasks in a retail job. In fact, we have a detailed retail job description, as well as a retail store manager job description so you can see what employers are looking for in candidates.
How Much Do Shop Jobs Pay?
The average hourly pay for a retail worker in the UK is £10 per hour, but your pay will depend on experience, seniority level, and location. An entry-level role may pay around the minimum wage mark, while this can increase for more senior positions such as shop and area manager roles. Some retail jobs also offer a commission to workers, as well as sales bonus schemes. Make sure you check how the payment system works for retail jobs before you apply.
Update Your Retail Job CV
A strong retail CV will show examples of shop experience and desirable skills. If you’ve worked in a shop before, be sure to list all your achievements. Perhaps you met a sales target or won a team award. If this is your first retail job, explain how past jobs or studies have provided you with relevant and transferable skills.
To help you craft a winning retail job CV, you can use our retail CV advice article or our many CV templates. And if your job application requires a cover letter, we also have lots of cover letter samples too.
Preparing for Your Retail Job Interview
A retail job interview will likely involve questions about teamwork and how you’d best deal with dissatisfied customers. So it’s best to think of some impressive answers to common retail interview questions beforehand! Employers also want to see that you have good people skills and are of a friendly nature. To help you fully prepare, explore our article on the entire retail interview process.
Retail Companies That May Interest You
With so many retailers out there, it can be difficult to choose the right one for you. So why not explore our company profiles of some of the UK’s top retail employers? You’ll find information on:
- company size and structure
- benefits and culture
- locations and headquarters
Ready to Apply for Retail Openings?
If you’re ready to take the next step in your retail career, then create a profile with Monster. Once you’re set up, you’ll have access to top retail jobs across the UK. You’ll also get regular job updates and be able to connect with recruiters and employers.