Endless pre-loved items. A talented team. One clear purpose.
Retail Assistant Manager (Superstore)
£25,314 - £29,555 plus benefits
Reports to: Store Manager
Department: Trading
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week
Location: Salford Superstore
Closing date: 27th July 2025 23:55 (may close earlier if high volume of applications or suitable candidate found)
Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK. No visa sponsorship available.
About Us: Cancer Research UK exists to beat cancer. We are professionals with purpose, but we need to go further and faster. We are looking for a talented, motivated Superstore Assistant Manager to join our trading team. You’ll support the Superstore Manager and team to maximize sales and fundraising, representing Cancer Research UK in the community.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support the Superstore Manager in leading, inspiring, and engaging a diverse team of paid staff and volunteers, including recruitment, retention, and development.
* Oversee the commercial operations of the superstore, including display, merchandising, stock management, maintaining shop standards, and sales.
* Work with the manager to meet targets for donated stock, cash, gift aid, sales, and stock processing.
* Assist with systems managing donations and distribution across shops, superstores, and eCommerce.
* Lead by example in delivering excellent customer and supporter service.
* Build relationships with the local community and colleagues to generate engagement, income, and stock.
* Support the organization and delivery of fundraising events to meet targets.
* Deputize for the Store Manager when needed.
* Manual handling and physical activity are part of the role.
Candidate Requirements:
* Commercial awareness with success in sales and profit targets.
* Experience managing and inspiring a large, diverse team.
* Ability to work within targets and motivate others.
* Multi-tasking skills in a busy retail environment with large stock volumes.
* Creativity and proactive in seeking new opportunities.
* Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
* Flexibility to work on a rota basis to meet store needs.
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What You Will Gain:
We offer a competitive salary, benefits, development opportunities, and support tools. Our benefits include a retirement plan, generous leave, discounts, gym membership, and wellbeing support from the Retail Trust.
How to Apply:
We use an anonymized shortlisting process to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion. CVs are required but not viewed until interview invitations. Please complete the work history in the online application form for fair assessment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory DBS check.
For more info, visit our website or contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk. Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube for updates. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, especially underrepresented ethnic minorities. Please inform us of any adjustments needed during the process by contacting recruitment@cancer.org.uk or 020 3469 8400. Candidates must be 18 or older for safety and safeguarding reasons.
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