Overview
In a lively, vibrant working environment, you’ll discover something new every day, whether it’s a new high street trend, a new community network or a talent you never knew you had. Millions of bargain-hunters. Endless pre-loved items. One meaningful purpose.
Retail store assistant (with keyholder responsibility). £12.71 per hour plus benefits.
Role details
Reports to: Shop manager
Department: Trading
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 13.5 hours including one day during the week and every Sunday
Location: Newmarket
Closing date: 10 May 2026 at 23:55
Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.
What will I be doing?
* Overseeing the running of the shop on a Sunday, including taking keyholder responsibility (training provided) and supporting a diverse team of volunteers.
* Assisting the wider shop team in achieving sales and fundraising targets.
* Reviewing and processing donated goods and new stock.
* Generating creative ideas to help generate new income, with guidance from the Shop Manager.
* Using customer service skills to ensure customers and supporters feel welcome and appreciated.
* Maintaining shop standards regarding safeguarding, compliance and health and safety.
What skills are you looking for?
* Working knowledge of what makes great customer service.
* Experience of working in a lively and vibrant environment.
* Adaptability in changing situations, including the ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
* Commercial awareness.
* Ability to build relationships and communicate well.
* Ideally experience of working in, or understanding of, retail and fashion.
What will I gain?
Our employees contribute to our progress in beating cancer, supported by a generous benefits package, career and personal development opportunities, and high-quality tools and processes to enable you to do your job well. Benefits include a substantial retirement plan, flexible leave allowance, discounts on various products, gym membership, and more.
How to apply
We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; however, we won’t view them until we invite you for an interview. Please complete the work history section of the online application form to allow us to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively. Our retail teams work on a rota basis with some flexibility required to meet business needs. DBS check may be required for this role.
For more information on this opportunity, please visit our website or contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk. Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube for updates. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, particularly those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. Please inform us of any adjustments you might need during the process by contacting recruitment@cancer.org.uk or 020 3469 8400.
Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels they belong, benefits from and participates in the work we do. We are unable to recruit anyone under 18 due to health, safety and safeguarding considerations.
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