Overview
Retail Supervisor (Newbury Superstore) – Cancer Research UK (CRUK)
Location: Newbury Superstore. Contract: Permanent. Hours: Part time 30 hours per week (full flexibility throughout the week required). Salary: £12.67–£14.79 per hour plus benefits. Reports to: Superstore manager. Department: Trading.
Closing date: 14 September 2025 23:55. This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications are received or once a suitable candidate is found. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply; CRUK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. We are looking for someone talented, determined and aligned with our purpose to join our trading team in the clothing/fashion department as an ambassador for CRUK. Your role will support the superstore management team to maximise sales and fundraising targets and create a welcoming community space for supporters and customers.
What will I be doing?
* Taking responsibility for the commercial running of the clothing/fashion department, including display and merchandising, stock management and generation, maintaining shop standards, store layout, sales and income.
* Working with the superstore management team to meet targets for donated stock, cash, bench mark gift aid, average selling price, sell-through and stock processing.
* Leading by example and providing excellent customer and supporter service.
* Supporting the organisation and delivery of creative fundraising events for the store.
* Deputising for the superstore management team by supervising colleagues and volunteers, assisting with team training and undertaking keyholder responsibilities when required.
* Undertaking a varied amount of manual handling and physical activity as part of day-to-day duties.
What are you looking for?
* Experience supervising and inspiring a diverse team.
* Comfort working in a vibrant, fast-paced customer-facing environment.
* Ability to build relationships and communicate effectively.
* Commercial awareness and adaptability to changing situations.
* Creativity and initiative with the ability to provide direction to a team.
* Flexibility to cover store needs on a rota basis; CRUK recognises work-life balance.
What will I gain?
We offer a generous salary and benefits package, opportunities for career and personal development, and high-quality tools and processes to enable you to do your job well. Our benefits include a substantial retirement plan, generous leave allowance, discounts on travel and technology, gym membership, and more. Retail teams also have access to confidential wellbeing support from the Retail Trust.
How do I apply?
We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in line with our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications, but we won’t view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, please complete the work history section of the online application form for quick, fair assessment. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check. For more information, visit our website or contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk.
For updates on our work and careers, follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, particularly those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are under-represented. If you need any adjustments to enable you to perform at your best during the process or at work, please contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk or 020 3469 8400 as soon as possible. We cannot recruit anyone below the age of 18 to protect health & safety and safeguarding.
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