Retail Sunday Assistant (South Sea)

​​We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That’s why we’re looking for someone talented, someone who wants to develop their skills, someone like you.​

We’relooking for a motivatedretail assistantto join Cancer Research UK’s trading team.You’llbe acting as an ambassador for Cancer Research UKandtaking responsibilityforthe shop on a Sunday.

You’llalso be surrounded by people who are as dedicated to beating cancer as you are.

What will I be doing?

• Overseeingtherunning of the shop on a Sunday. This includestakingkeyholder responsibility(training provided)and supporting a talented and diverse team of volunteers.

• Assistingthe wider shop team in achieving sales and fundraising targets.

• Reviewingand processingdonatedgoods and newstock.

• Coming up withcreativeideas to help generate new income, with guidance from the Shop Manager.

• Using your customer service skills to make sure our customersandsupporters feelwelcome andappreciated.

• Maintaining shop standardsregardingsafeguarding,compliance and healthand safety.

• There will be a varied amount of manual handling and physical activityrequiredwithin the day-to-day duties of the role.

Whatare you looking for?

• A working knowledge of what makes great customer service.

• Experience of working in a lively and vibrant environment.

• Adaptability in changing situations, including being able to work effectively independently and as part of a team.

• Commercial awareness.

• The ability to create relationships and communicate well.

• Flexibility, our retail teams cover the needs of their stores by working on a rota basis. Whilst a level of flexibility is needed to meet the needs of the business, wedon’tforget that you have a life outside of work too.

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What will I gain?

We make sure you are supported by a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools,policiesand processes to enable you to do your job well.

Our benefits package includes a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on anything from travel to technology, gym membership, and much more.

Our retail teams also have access to confidential wellbeing support from the Retail Trust.

How do I apply?

Weoperatean anonymised shortlisting processin our commitment to equality,diversityand inclusion. CVs arerequiredfor all applications; but wewon’tbe able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess youquickly,fairlyand objectively.

Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment for this role will be subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.

For more information on this career opportunity pleasevisit our websiteor contact us atrecruitment@cancer.org.uk.

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