About us:

The South of England Rare Breeds Centre (RBC) is a busy tourist attraction with more than 130,000 visitors a year. As part of Canterbury Oast Trust, a leading local charity, our shop sells a great range of gifts and local produce to support the work of the Trust in its provision of first class care and support for adults with learning disabilities across Kent and East Sussex .

The Gift Shop also provides valuable training opportunities for the adults with learning disabilities enabling them to develop their retail and customer service skills.

The Role:

We are looking for energetic and enthusiastic Flexi (Casual) Shop and Admissions Assistants to help with the smooth running of the Gift Shop and Farm Admissions.

You must be available to work Saturday and/or Sunday and will be allocated shifts subject to availability throughout the year. Additional shifts during the school holidays mainly Easter, Summer and Half Term breaks may also be available,

The role of Flexi (Casual) Shop and Admissions Assistants involves:

o Dealing with admissions to the RBC
o Processing memberships
o Dealing with the general public
o Preparing the shop for opening
o Dealing with inquiries and answering telephone calls
o Working alongside adults with learning disabilities as they develop their retail skills.


About You:

The ideal Flexi (Casual) Shop and Admissions Assistants will have:

o some general experience within a similar establishment
o a friendly and engaging personality
o be a good team player
o be flexible and reliable.


All appointments are subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK; an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service and two satisfactory references.

If you believe you have the right values for our organisation we would love to hear from you.

Closing Date:Thursday 21st March 2019