- Location
- Canterbury England UK
- Employment
- Seasonal
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- £12.71/hour
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Nov 3, 2026
About Goldsmiths
Founded in Newcastle upon Tyne in 1778, Goldsmiths is a distinguished British jewellery and watch retailer and part of the Watches of Switzerland Group. Across its UK showrooms, the brand presents fine jewellery alongside timepieces from leading Swiss watchmakers, combining a longstanding heritage with a contemporary approach to luxury retail. As an employer, Goldsmiths brings together client advisers, watch and jewellery specialists, retail managers and support professionals. Its business places product knowledge, attentive service and lasting client relationships at the heart of the customer experience, offering a professional setting where appreciation for craftsmanship meets commercial expertise and the art of personal service.
Goldsmiths is seeking a Client Experience Host for its Canterbury store during the busy Christmas retail period. The host welcomes customers, supports the Sales Team with appointments, purchases and collections, and helps maintain an orderly, clean store. The role is described as seasonal Christmas work.
Role & Responsibilities
- Welcome and greet customers in a positive, friendly manner, creating a welcoming first impression as they enter or browse the store.
- Offer and serve refreshments.
- Establish customer needs and manage potential waiting times.
- Book customer appointments.
- Support the Sales Team as required, including wrapping and boxing purchases and processing sales.
- Assist with or complete customer collection orders, including click-and-collect purchases.
- Help maintain excellent in-store standards and keep the store orderly and clean.
Qualifications
- Previous customer-facing experience in hospitality, promotions, retail, or catering.
- Enthusiastic and positive manner with strong people skills.
- Comfort operating in a busy, fast-paced customer-facing environment.
- Keen eye for detail.
Skills
Experience
Previous customer-facing experience in hospitality, promotions, retail, or catering.
Workplace
The role is situated in Canterbury, England, UK.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position is GBP 12.71 per hour.
Culture
Goldsmiths combines the heritage of British jewellery retail with a client-focused luxury environment, where product expertise, attention to detail and trusted relationships are central to its teams’ work. Its showroom setting places particular value on polished presentation, collaboration and the ability to guide clients through meaningful purchases, from fine watches to engagement rings.
About Cerulean
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