eBay Marketplace Assistant - Bedford

Marie Curie is the UK's leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they're likely to die from.

Our Mission: A Better End of Life for Everyone
In the next five years, we're committed to closing the gap for those missing out on the end-of-life care and support they need. We'll achieve this through:
- Expanding and transforming direct care and support
- Delivering practical, accessible information and guidance
- Leading the way in shaping end-of-life experiences

Your Role in Our Vision
Are you passionate about e-commerce and looking for an exciting opportunity to grow digital sales within a fast paced online retail environment? We are seeking a highly motivated and detail oriented eBay Marketplace Assistant to join our dynamic team.
The role is based in our Bedford Marie Curie retail store, where you will be working with a small friendly team of staff and Volunteers.
If you are ready to take on a rewarding role that will make a significant impact on our eBay sales and customer service we would love to hear from you.

You will be responsible for:
- Responsible for the Ebay and sorting operation and overseeing the day to day operation of the site
- Create, optimize and maintain eBay product listings with engaging descriptions, high quality images and competitive pricing
- Monitor and manage inventory levels, ensuring timely restocking and efficient order fulfilment
- Handle customer enquiries, resolve issues and ensure excellent customer service

Key Criteria:
- Previous Retail Experience including buying and selling on Ebay
- Experience working in a customer service environment
- Ability to maximising marketplace sales via Ebay and online sites
- A high competency of IT skills is required including MS Office, with the ability to present high quality and creative listings of online products.

Application & Interview Process
- As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and covering letter. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
- Close date for applications: xxx. We encourage early applications as we will be conducting screenings in advance of the deadline.

Application deadline: 15th April 2025
Salary: £12,492.48 per annum
Contract: Part time 21 hours per week, Fixed term contract, 6 months
Based: Bedford Retail Store

Benefits you'll LOVE:
- Flexible working. We're happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
- 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
- Continuous professional development opportunities.
- Industry-leading training programmes
- Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
- Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
- Access to Blue Light Card membership
- Subsidised Eye Care

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments.