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Retail Store Assistant
£12.21 per hour plus benefits
Reports to: Shop manager
Department: Trading
Location: Didsbury Shop
Contract: 3 months FTC
Working hours: Part time 7.5 hours per week
Closing date: 20th July 2025 23:55. This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found.
**The internal title for this role is Shop Assistant.
Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.
About Cancer Research UK: We exist to beat cancer. We are professionals with purpose, but we need to go much further and much faster. We’re looking for someone talented, eager to develop their skills, and dedicated to our cause.
We’re seeking a motivated store assistant to join our trading team. You’ll act as an ambassador for Cancer Research UK, engaging with your community and representing our brand and mission.
Key Responsibilities:
* Providing excellent customer and supporter service.
* Working as part of the shop team to meet sales and fundraising targets.
* Maintaining shop standards, visual presentation, safeguarding, and health and safety compliance.
* Building relationships with the local community and colleagues.
* Supporting fundraising events to achieve targets.
* Taking keyholder responsibilities (training provided).
* Performing manual handling and physical activities as needed.
What are we looking for?
* Understanding of excellent customer service.
* Experience in a busy customer service environment.
* Ability to manage workload independently.
* Ability to work well in a team.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Flexibility to work on a rota basis, balancing work and personal life.
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What will you gain?
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, opportunities for career and personal development, and access to high-quality tools and policies. Our benefits include a substantial retirement plan, flexible leave, discounts, gym membership, and more. You will be part of a team making a real difference in the fight against cancer. Additionally, retail staff have access to confidential wellbeing support from the Retail Trust.
How to apply?
We use an anonymised shortlisting process to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion. CVs are required but will only be viewed after an interview invitation. Please complete the work history section of the online application form for assessment. Employment offers are subject to a satisfactory DBS check.
For more information, visit our website or contact us at recruitment@cancer.org.uk. Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube for updates.
We encourage applications from all backgrounds, especially from under-represented ethnic minorities. Please inform us of any adjustments needed during the process by contacting recruitment@cancer.org.uk or calling 020 3469 8400.
We do not recruit individuals under 18 to ensure safety and safeguarding.
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