Experienced Bookseller
This is a part-time post of 4 days, 31 hours per week (Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday).
There will be scope for occasional extra days in the bookshop or assisting on book buying collections across London
This can be offered as a permanent contract, or as a fixed term contract to September with the possibility of extension / permanent contract beyond this date.
We are a Living Wage Employer and this role is offered at London Living Wage £13.85 per hour, which for 4 days a week is £22,236 per annum (gross)
There will be scope for occasional extra days in the bookshop or assisting on book buying collections across London
This can be offered as a permanent contract, or as a fixed term contract to September with the possibility of extension / permanent contract beyond this date.
We are a Living Wage Employer and this role is offered at London Living Wage £13.85 per hour, which for 4 days a week is £22,236 per annum (gross)
Who we are looking for:
Essential requirements:
- A demonstrable interest in books.
- Good physical and mental stamina
- Able to remain calm in busy situations
- Self motivated and able to follow procedures.
- Numerate: must be confident in mental maths and cash handling
- Good communicator
- Strong attention to detail
- Prior experience in a bookshop or closely related setting.
Essential requirements:
- A demonstrable interest in books.
- Good physical and mental stamina
- Able to remain calm in busy situations
- Self motivated and able to follow procedures.
- Numerate: must be confident in mental maths and cash handling
- Good communicator
- Strong attention to detail
- Prior experience in a bookshop or closely related setting.
As one of the few general and rare bookshops in central London, this is a unique opportunity for someone wanting to develop a career in bookselling.
We are looking for someone who is motivated, numerate, able to follow procedures, with good attention to detail, and with good mental and physical stamina. You will be joining a small friendly, stable and supportive team.
This is a part time role of 4 days (31 hours) per week, and with scope for additional hours beyond this.
Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday are the regular days we are looking to fill, 10.30am to 7.30pm (Sundays 11am to 6.30pm). We may consider applications for 3 days per week, depending on a candidates prior experience. Working Sundays is essential.
To Apply:
Before applying please make sure you have first downloaded and read the relevant job description below:
To apply please complete the short form below, and upload .pdf files of your CV and a covering letter. We are only accepting applications that have followed these guidelines.
Application timelines:
This is a part time role of 4 days (31 hours) per week, and with scope for additional hours beyond this.
Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday are the regular days we are looking to fill, 10.30am to 7.30pm (Sundays 11am to 6.30pm). We may consider applications for 3 days per week, depending on a candidates prior experience. Working Sundays is essential.
To Apply:
Before applying please make sure you have first downloaded and read the relevant job description below:
To apply please complete the short form below, and upload .pdf files of your CV and a covering letter. We are only accepting applications that have followed these guidelines.
Application timelines:
- Deadline for receipt of applications is 9am Friday 25th April
- There will be initial short zoom interviews on Monday 28th / Tuesday 29th April, followed by in person interviews at the bookshop on Friday 2nd / Saturday 3rd May.
- We are seeking to appoint somebody to ideally start in May if possible.
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Application form: part time Bookseller:
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We are an accredited Living Wage Employer. Any Amount of Books has been paying the Real London Living Wage as our entry level wage since Gill took on ownership in 2019. All our staff are paid the Real London Living Wage, or more.
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