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Acorn Positions

Acorn General Assistant

We are looking for a capable and enthusiastic General Assistant to join the Acorn Reuse team. This varied, hands on role supports the day to day running of the site, including sorting and pricing donated items, and restocking the shop floor.

This is a physically demanding position, involving the regular lifting and moving of heavy and bulky items, including bags and boxes of donated goods and furniture around the work area and shop
floor. You may also help with loading and unloading customer vehicles and Acorn vans. A key part of the role involves interacting with customers, so you must be confident, approachable,
and able to provide friendly, helpful service across all areas of Acorn.

Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues, volunteers, and clients with disabilities is
essential.

Closing date for applications is 4th November 2026

A full job description and a link to apply can be found below:

Acorn General Supervisor

We are recruiting for a motivated, organised and hands-on Supervisor to support the day-to-day running of our busy Acorn Reuse operations. You will have retail and/or warehouse experience, enjoy supervising small staff teams, delivering excellent customer service and making a positive difference in the community.

Duties include:

• Planning and organising daily tasks for staff, volunteers and clients.
• Providing instruction and support to staff to carry out tasks such as sorting, pricing, and restocking.
• Assisting customers with enquiries and dealing with customer issues.
• Planning and organising pop-up sales.
• Supporting training and development opportunities for staff and people with disabilities.
• Adhering to Health & Safety in the Workplace

This is a physical role that includes heaving lifting.

Closing date for applications is 4th November 2026.

For a full job description and to apply for this role, click on the links below:

Safer Recruitment & DBS checks

Jersey Employment Trust/ Acorn is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Adults at Risk and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A condition of employment, in line with Safer Recruitment practices, is that all roles will require you to undertake a criminal reference check, before an offer is confirmed.

Having a criminal record may not be a barrier to working at Acorn/JET and we are committed to treating all applicants fairly when considering someone’s suitability for employment. We will consider any unspent convictions or previous offences individually, looking at issues like risk to our clients and/or staff, how long ago the offence(s) took place, the circumstances, and whether the offence is relevant to the role.

The Rehabilitation of Offenders (Jersey) Law 2001 governs the declaration of criminal convictions and the provisions under this Law do not apply to regulated activity roles, as set out under Article 17 and 18 of the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) (Jersey) Regulations 2002.

If you would like to discuss your individual circumstances further, please contact the HR team via email to recruitment@jet.co.je

JET recruitment policies and practices

Any applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

Interview invites will be sent out after the role closing date and will be held in person, usually within 1-2 weeks and on a week day.

Jersey Employment Trust (including Acorn Enterprises Ltd) is an equal opportunities employer and committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.  We are dedicated to ensuring the safety and welfare of our clients and staff through Safer Recruitment practices.  A DBS check and references will be undertaken upon offer of any role within our organisation.

For further information, please contact us at recruitment@jet.co.je 

Volunteer with Acorn Enterprises - be part of something life changing

We are not currently taking on general volunteers for our Acorn site, but would be happy hear from potential volunteers with carpentry and/or general maintenance skills and experience. 

At Acorn Enterprises, volunteers are essential to our mission of providing meaningful employment and training opportunities for people with disabilities and long-term health conditions. As Jersey’s largest social enterprise, we operate vibrant community hubs including Acorn Reuse, the Woodshack, and our Plant Nursery—all powered by purpose and people.

Volunteers bring energy, compassion, and diverse skills that help us thrive. Whether you're helping sort donations, supporting our upcycling projects, assisting in the nursery, or simply lending a hand to keep our site well maintained, your time directly contributes to creating inclusive opportunities and reducing environmental waste. Every role helps us reuse, repurpose, and reinvest in our community.

By volunteering with Acorn, you’re not just giving your time—you’re helping someone gain confidence, learn new skills, and take steps toward independence. You’ll be part of a team that grows together and makes a real difference every day.

To find out more, please contact us via recruitment@jet.co.je to arrange an informal chat.

Join us. Help Acorn grow. And grow with us.