Overview
We’re looking for an enthusiastic person to assist us in our new retail space located in a prime position on Cowes High Street. The right person will be friendly and keen, with an interest in books and literature.
The main duties of the job will be to help run the shop in Cowes, including stock management, customer service, events, publicity and displays. There will also be the opportunity for the right person to start assisting in the publishing side of the business. The right candidate will have a high degree of computer literacy and familiarity with social media, and willing to get involved with our on-line retail presence.
You must be willing to work weekend days on a rota, as well as agreed days in the week to cover the shop opening hours of 10am-4pm, and confident to open and close the shop alone.
The position is part-time (initially approx 20-24 hours per week, to be agreed on appointment of successful candidate), with the opportunity to increase hours after a trial period. You should also be able to help with cover for holiday/sick leave and ad-hoc events (which may occasionally include evenings).
We are a friendly, flexible company offering a competitive rate of pay.
Click on Apply for Job to submit your current CV and a covering note.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Accepting applications until midday Wednesday 6th November.
About Medina Publishing Ltd
We are an independent publishing company based in London and the Isle of Wight.
We have recently opened a book shop and office in Cowes High Street. We plan to create a space that focuses on literary works related to the Island: these will include all genres, be eclectic and showcase not only IoW writers, but also titles where the Island and its personalities are featured in fiction and non-fiction.
We will also serve as a year-round literary space for events, book launches, and exhibitions and a community platform to help support and celebrate creative talent from the Island.