Overview
Retail Assistant Manager (Chelsea) at Cancer Research UK (CRUK).
Location: Chelsea. Contract: Permanent. Working hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week over 5 days (including weekends).
Salary: £26,880 - £29,341 plus benefits. Reports to: Shop manager. Department: Trading.
Closing date: Sunday 14 September 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 Assistant Shop Manager.
Eligibility: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. We’re looking for a motivated assistant shop manager to join our trading team to support the shop manager and the team in maximising income through people, resources and stock. You’ll be an ambassador for CRUK and join colleagues dedicated to beating cancer.
What will I be doing?
* Support the shop manager to guide, inspire and engage a diverse team of paid staff and volunteers.
* Support the commercial running of the store including display and merchandising, stock management, maintaining shop standards, store layout, sales and income.
* Lead by example and provide excellent customer and supporter service.
* Work with the shop manager to achieve targets for donated stock, cash, gift aid, average selling price, sell through and stock processing.
* Create relationships with the local community and Cancer Research UK colleagues.
* Support the shop manager in organising and delivering creative fundraising events to achieve targets.
* Maintain compliance with health and safety, safeguarding, security, administration and HR policies.
* Deputise for the shop manager in their absence.
* Various manual handling and physical activities may be required in day-to-day duties.
What are you looking for?
* Working knowledge of great customer service.
* Experience in a lively and vibrant environment.
* Adaptability in changing situations; able to work effectively independently.
* Commercial awareness and ability to create relationships and communicate well.
* Flexibility to meet store needs; retail teams balance shift patterns with work-life needs.
What will I gain?
Competitive salary and benefits package; opportunities for career and personal development; access to tools, policies and processes to enable you to do your job well. Benefits include a substantial retirement plan, generous leave allowance, discounts, gym membership, and more. Confidential wellbeing support from the Retail Trust is available to our retail teams.
For the full job description and more information about working with us, please contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk.
How do I apply?
We operate an anonymised shortlisting process to support equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required, but we won’t view them until an interview is invited. Please complete the work history section of the online application form to help us assess you quickly and fairly.
Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.
For more information, visit our website or contact us at recruitment@cancer.org.uk. Follow us for updates 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 underrepresented. If you require adjustments to enable the process to run smoothly, please contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk or 020 3469 8400 as soon as possible.
Note: We are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18 to protect young people from health, safety and safeguarding risks.
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