Overview
Superstore supervisor (clothing/fashion) – Torquay Superstore. Permanent, part-time 30 hours per week (flexibility throughout the week required). Salary £12.67-£14.79 per hour plus benefits. Reports to: Superstore manager. Department: Trading. Location: Torquay Superstore. Closing date: 12 October 2025 23:55 (this vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications are received or once a suitable candidate is found). You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK cannot offer visa sponsorship.
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. We’re looking for someone talented, determined and passionate to join our trading team as a superstore supervisor in the clothing/fashion department. You’ll be an ambassador for Cancer Research UK, supporting the superstore management team to maximise on sales and fundraising targets while helping the community understand our brand and the work we do.
You’ll be surrounded by people who are as dedicated to beating cancer as you are.
What will I be doing?
* Take responsibility for the commercial running of the clothing/fashion department, including display and merchandising, stock management and generation, maintaining shop standards, store layout, sales and income.
* Work with the superstore management team to meet targets for donated stock, cash, benchmark gift aid, average selling price, sell-through and stock processing.
* Lead by example with excellent customer and supporter service.
* Support the organisation and delivery of creative fundraising events for your store.
* Deputise for the superstore management team by taking on additional responsibilities such as supervising colleagues and volunteers, assisting with team training and undertaking keyholder duties when required.
* Perform a varied amount of manual handling and physical activity as part of day-to-day duties.
What are you looking for?
* Experience of supervising and inspiring a diverse team.
* Comfort working in a vibrant, fast-paced customer-facing environment.
* Ability to build relationships and communicate effectively.
* Commercial awareness and adaptability to changing situations.
* Creativity, initiative and the ability to provide direction to a team.
* Flexibility to work on a rota; we value work-life balance while meeting business needs.
What will I gain?
We offer a generous salary and benefits package, opportunities for career and personal development, and access to high-quality tools and processes to enable you to do your job well. Benefits include a substantial retirement plan, generous leave allowance, discounts on travel and technology, gym membership, and more. Retail teams also have access to confidential wellbeing support from the Retail Trust.
How do I apply?
We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in line with 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 so we can assess you quickly, fairly and objectively. An offer of employment for this role will be subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check. For more information, visit our website or contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk.
For updates on our work and careers, follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, particularly those from under-represented ethnic minority groups. If you need any adjustments during the application process or interview, please contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk or 020 3469 8400 as soon as possible. Applicants must be 18 or older for safeguarding and health & safety reasons.
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