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Retail Store Assistant
£12.21 per hour plus benefits
Reports to: Shop manager
Department: Trading
Location: Salford Superstore
Contract: Permanent
Working hours: Part-time 15 hours per week
Closing date: 08th June 2025 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 Shop Assistant.**
Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply. Cancer Research UK cannot offer visa sponsorship.
About Cancer Research UK: We exist to beat cancer. We are professionals with purpose, but we need to go much further and much faster. We’re looking for talented individuals who want to develop their skills and help us in this mission.
Role overview: We’re seeking a motivated store assistant to join our trading team. You’ll act as an ambassador for Cancer Research UK, engaging with the community and representing our brand and work.
Key responsibilities:
* Providing excellent customer and supporter service.
* Working with the shop team to meet sales and fundraising targets.
* Maintaining shop standards including visual presentation, safeguarding, and health and safety.
* Building relationships with the community and colleagues.
* Supporting fundraising events.
* Taking keyholder responsibilities (training provided).
* Performing manual handling and physical activities as required.
Candidate requirements:
* An understanding of great customer service.
* Experience in a busy customer service environment.
* Ability to manage workload independently.
* Ability to work well in a team.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Flexibility to work on a rota basis, considering personal commitments.
[Download the full role profile]
Benefits: We offer a competitive salary, benefits package, career development opportunities, and access to 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 is scheduled. The role is subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.
For more information, visit our website or contact us at recruitment@cancer.org.uk. Follow us on social media for updates.
We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, especially from underrepresented ethnic groups. Please inform us of any adjustments needed during the application process. Contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk or call 020 3469 8400.
Note: Candidates must be at least 18 years old for safety and safeguarding reasons.
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