Retail Assistant Manager
£13.31 - £15.52 per hour plus benefits.
Reports to: Shop Manager.
Department: Trading. Contract: Permanent. Working hours: Part time 15 hours per week. Location: Formby Shop. Closing date: 14th June 2026.
Responsibilities
* Support the shop manager to guide, inspire and engage a diverse team of paid staff and volunteers.
* Support the commercial running of the store, including display and merchandising, stock management, maintaining shop standards, store layout, sales and income.
* Lead by example and provide excellent customer and supporter service.
* Work with the shop manager to achieve targets for donated stock, cash, gift aid, average selling price, sell-through and stock processing.
* Create relationships with your local community and Cancer Research UK colleagues.
* Support the shop manager in the organisation and delivery of creative fundraising events for the store to achieve fundraising targets.
* Maintain compliance with health and safety, safeguarding, security, administration and HR policies.
* Deputise for the shop manager in their absence.
* Perform a varied amount of manual handling and physical activity.
Qualifications
* Working knowledge of what makes great customer service.
* Experience working in a lively and vibrant environment.
* Adaptability in changing situations, including the ability to work effectively independently.
* Commercial awareness.
* Ability to create relationships and communicate well.
* Flexibility to cover the needs of the store on a rota basis, while maintaining a work‑life balance.
Benefits
We offer a generous salary and benefits package, including a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on travel, technology, gym memberships, and more. Our retail teams also have access to confidential wellbeing support from the Retail Trust.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK; Cancer Research UK does not offer visa sponsorship.
Applicants will require a satisfactory basic DBS check and must be at least 18 years old.
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