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Retail Store Assistant
£12.71 per hour + benefits
Reports to: Shop manager
Department: Trading
Location: Liphook shop
Contract: Permanent
Working hours: Part time 6 hours per week - Sundays
Closing date: 21st June 2026 23:55
Internal title: Shop Assistant
Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.
We’re looking for a motivated retail assistant to join Cancer Research UK’s trading team. You’ll be acting as an ambassador for Cancer Research UK and taking responsibility for the shop on a Sunday.
You’ll also be surrounded by people who are as dedicated to beating cancer as you are.
What will I be doing?
* Overseeing the running of the shop on a Sunday, including keyholder responsibilities and supporting a talented and diverse team of volunteers.
* Assisting the wider shop team in achieving sales and fundraising targets.
* Reviewing and processing donated goods and new stock.
* Developing creative ideas to help generate new income, with guidance from the Shop Manager.
* Using your customer service skills to make sure our customers and supporters feel welcome and appreciated.
* Maintaining shop standards regarding safeguarding, compliance and health and safety.
* Performing a varied amount of manual handling and physical activity required within the day‑to‑day duties of the role.
What are you looking for?
* A working knowledge of what makes great customer service.
* Experience of working in a lively and vibrant environment.
* Adaptability in changing situations, including working independently and as part of a team.
* Commercial awareness.
* The ability to build relationships and communicate well.
* Flexibility to cover the needs of the business on a rota basis, while maintaining a healthy work‑life balance.
What will I gain?
* Substantial retirement plan.
* Generous and flexible leave allowance.
* Discounts on travel, technology, gym membership and more.
* Access to confidential wellbeing support from the Retail Trust.
* Generous benefits package, career and personal development opportunities, and high‑quality tools, policies and processes.
Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment for this role will be subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.
Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.
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