Overview
Retail Assistant Manager (Newbury Superstore) at Cancer Research UK (CRUK)
Location: Newbury Superstore
Salary: £25,419- £29,679 plus benefits
Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Reports to: Store Manager
Department: Trading
What will I be doing?
* Supporting the superstore manager in guiding, inspiring and engaging a large team of paid staff and volunteers, including recruitment, retention and development of a diverse team.
* Taking responsibility for the commercial running of the superstore, including display and merchandising, stock management, maintaining shop standards, store layout, sales and income.
* Working with the superstore manager to meet agreed targets for donated stock, cash, benchmark gift aid, average selling price, sell-through and stock processing.
* Assisting with processing systems that enable movement and distribution of large volumes of donations across Cancer Research UK shops, superstores and eCommerce.
* Leading by example and providing excellent customer and supporter service.
* Creating relationships with the local community and Cancer Research UK colleagues to generate engagement, income and stock.
* Supporting the shop manager in organising and delivering creative fundraising events to achieve targets.
* Deputising for the superstore manager in their absence.
* There will be a varied amount of manual handling and physical activity required in day-to-day duties.
What are you looking for?
* Commercial awareness with experience working toward sales and profit targets.
* Experience in managing and inspiring a large and diverse team.
* Ability to work within targets and motivate others to achieve them.
* Ability to multi-task in a high-volume retail environment with large stock volumes.
* Creativity and a desire to seek opportunities for innovative ways of working.
* Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
* Flexibility to cover store needs on a rota basis, while balancing work and life commitments.
What will I gain?
Generator salary and benefits package, career and personal development opportunities, and high-quality tools, policies and processes to enable you to do your job well. Our benefits include a substantial retirement plan, generous leave, discounts, gym membership and more. Retail Teams also have access to wellbeing support from the Retail Trust.
How do I apply?
We operate an anonymised shortlisting process as part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications, but we won’t view them until we invite you for an interview. Please complete the work history section of the online application form to be assessed quickly and fairly. Any offer is subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.
For more information on this opportunity visit our website or contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk. Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube for updates.
About Cancer Research UK
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day and are committed to equality and inclusion. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, particularly those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are under-represented.
Equal Opportunities
Our vision is to create a charity where everyone belongs, benefits from and participates in the work we do. If you require any adjustments during the application process or at work, please contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk or 020 3469 8400 as soon as possible.
Age note: We are unable to recruit anyone under 18.
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