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Retail Store Assistant (with Keyholder Responsibility)
£12.56 per hour plus benefits
Reports to: Shop Manager
Department: Trading
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Sundays only, 6 hours
Location: Mill Hill
Closing date: Sunday 10th August 2025 23:55. This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found.
Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK. Cancer Research UK cannot offer visa sponsorship.
About Cancer Research UK: We exist to beat cancer. We are professionals with purpose, and we need talented individuals like you to help us go further and faster.
Role Overview: We’re seeking a motivated retail assistant to join our trading team, acting as an ambassador for Cancer Research UK and taking responsibility for the shop on Sundays.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Oversee shop operations on Sundays, including keyholder responsibilities and supporting volunteers.
2. Assist the team in achieving sales and fundraising targets.
3. Review and process donated goods and stock.
4. Contribute creative ideas to generate income, with guidance from the Shop Manager.
5. Provide excellent customer service to supporters and customers.
6. Maintain shop standards regarding safeguarding, compliance, and health & safety.
7. Perform manual handling and physical activities as part of daily duties.
Candidate Requirements:
* Knowledge of excellent customer service principles.
* Experience working in a lively environment.
* Adaptability and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Commercial awareness.
* Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
* Flexibility to work on a rota basis, balancing work and personal life.
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Benefits: We offer a generous benefits package, including a retirement plan, flexible leave, discounts, gym membership, and confidential wellbeing support from the Retail Trust.
Application Process: We use an anonymised shortlisting process to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion. CVs are required but will only be viewed after an interview invitation. The role is subject to a satisfactory DBS check.
For more information, visit our website or contact us at recruitment@cancer.org.uk.
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We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, especially under-represented ethnic minorities. Please inform us of any adjustments needed during the application process. Contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk or call 020 3469 8400.
Note: Applicants must be at least 18 years old for safety and safeguarding reasons.
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