Retail store assistant (with keyholder responsibility)
£12.71 per hour plus benefits.
Reports to: Shop manager.
Department: Trading.
Contract: Fixed term until 26 September 2026.
Hours: 5 – Sundays only.
Location: Crieff Shop.
Closing date: 31 May 2026 23:55.
Eligibility: You must be eligible to work in the UK. Cancer Research UK does not offer visa sponsorship.
Responsibilities
* Oversee the running of the shop on a Sunday, including keyholder responsibilities with training provided and support a team of volunteers.
* Assist the wider shop team in achieving sales and fundraising targets.
* Review and process donated goods and new stock.
* Generate creative ideas to help generate new income under guidance from the Shop Manager.
* Use customer‑service skills to make customers and supporters feel welcome and appreciated.
* Maintain shop standards regarding safeguarding, compliance and health and safety.
* Perform a varied amount of manual handling and physical activity required as part of the daily duties.
Qualifications
* Working knowledge of excellent customer service.
* Experience working in a lively and vibrant environment.
* Adaptability in changing situations, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Commercial awareness.
* Strong relationship‑building and communication skills.
* Flexibility to work on a rota basis, balancing business needs with personal commitments.
What will you gain?
We offer a generous benefits package, a broad range of career and personal development opportunities, and high‑quality tools, policies and processes. Benefits include a substantial retirement plan, a flexible leave allowance, discounts on travel, technology and gym membership, and confidential wellbeing support from the Retail Trust.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunities employer and actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those under‑represented within our sector. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.
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