Overview
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Retail store assistant (with keyholder responsibility) – £12.21 per hour plus benefits. Reports to: Shop manager. Department: Trading. Contract: Permanent. Hours: 5 – Sundays only. Location: Dumfries Shop. Closing date: 14th September 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. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. 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 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 responsibility (training provided) and supporting a team of volunteers.
* Assisting the wider shop team in achieving sales and fundraising targets.
* Reviewing and processing donated goods and new stock.
* Generating ideas to help generate new income, with guidance from the Shop Manager.
* Providing excellent customer service to ensure customers and supporters feel welcome and appreciated.
* Maintaining shop standards regarding safeguarding, compliance and health and safety.
* There is a varied amount of manual handling and physical activity required in day-to-day duties.
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 being able to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
* Commercial awareness.
* The ability to create relationships and communicate well.
* Flexibility, with rota-based shifts to meet store needs while balancing personal commitments.
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What will I gain?
We offer a generous 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, flexible leave, discounts on travel and technology, gym membership, and more. Retail teams also have access to wellbeing support from the Retail Trust.
How do I apply?
We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications, but we won’t be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, please complete the work history section of the online application form for us to assess you quickly and fairly. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.
For more information please visit our website or contact us at recruitment@cancer.org.uk. Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube for updates on our work and careers. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, particularly those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.
We want to see every candidate performing at their best throughout the job application process and at work. If you require adjustments to enable this, please contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk or 020 3469 8400 as soon as possible. Applicants must be 18 or older.
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