Role: Casual – Retail Store Assistant

Hours: Casual – Including, weekend working and Game Days

Availability: For immediate start

Location: Leigh Leopards Shop, Leigh Sports Village (including Market stall)

Salary: Minimum Wage

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our retail team on a casual basis, working front of house at our Stadium store and also occasionally at Leigh Market Stall. To assist the existing team to further develop a department that has seen encouraging growth over the last two years. Match day availability is a requirement for this role.

You will work under our new retail management structure as part of a team, contributing to the overall efficiency of the club retail stores.

You will be involved in selling all our retail products from our shop counters, as well as helping deliver effective promotions, providing high standards of customer service and assisting with stock replenishment.

We want an emphasis on customer service and shop floor interaction, ensuring standards reflect that of a nationally recognised sports club.

We are offering a number of casual positions, with flexibility required to cover during the week and to work all game days from our Stadium Store.

You’ll be part of the exciting atmosphere at a professional sports club, making this an enjoyable role.

A knowledge of Leigh Leopard’s, rugby league and sports retail is a strong advantage, but not essential.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Highly motivated and able to work on your own and part of a team.

· Strong customer service skills

· Can work under pressure and handle difficult situations.

· Professional, punctual and proud of your work.

· Handling customer queries and complaints via phone, email or in person

· Competent and trustworthy handling cash and stock

· A calm head and good at communicating.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

· Proven experience in retail and sales, is an advantage but not essential.

· Competent using till systems would be an advantage but full training will be provided.

· Excellent organisational skills

· Outstanding communication and interpersonal ability

· Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

· Dynamic and engaging person with a passion for retail and great customer service.

· Excellent interpersonal skills, strong cultural sensitivity, and first-class customer engagement skills.

· Committed to always demonstrating the highest professional standards of operation and delivery.

· Excellent communicator and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people.

· Able to present a highly professional image when representing the Club.

· Positive mind set, and resilient

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Due to the nature of the business, flexibility is required and availability for all game days. Looking for Casual staff to start as soon as possible.

APPLICATION PROCESS

A current CV together with an introductory letter setting out why you feel you would be an appropriate candidate for this role, should be emailed to [email protected].

Application deadline 31st May 2026.