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Assistant Shop Manager (Dunfermline, East Port)
Apply locations: Dunfermline Shop (East Port), Dunfermline Shop (High Street), Leven Shop, Kirkcaldy Shop
Time type: Part time
Posted on: Yesterday
Time left to apply: End Date: May 12, 2025 (9 days left to apply)
Job requisition id: R031125
Endless pre-loved items. A talented team. One clear purpose.
Retail Assistant Manager
£12.73 - £14.86 plus benefits
Reports to: Shop manager
Department: Trading
Contract: Permanent
Working hours: Part time 22.5 hours per week
Location: Dunfermline, East Port Shop
Closing date: 11th May 23:55 (may close earlier if high volume of applications or suitable candidate found)
**The internal title for this role is Assistant Shop Manager.**
Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK. 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 need to go further and faster. We’re looking for a talented individual who shares our vision.
We’re seeking a motivated assistant shop manager to support Cancer Research UK’s trading team. You’ll act as an ambassador, supporting the shop manager and team to maximize income from people, resources, and stock.
You’ll be surrounded by people dedicated to beating cancer.
What will I be doing?
* Supporting the shop manager to guide, inspire, and engage a diverse team of paid staff and volunteers.
* Supporting the commercial operation of the store including display, merchandising, stock management, maintaining standards, store layout, sales, and income.
* Leading by example and providing excellent customer and supporter service.
* Working alongside the shop manager to achieve targets for donated stock, cash, gift aid, average selling price, sell-through, and stock processing.
* Building relationships with the local community and Cancer Research UK colleagues.
* Supporting the shop manager in organizing and delivering creative fundraising events to meet targets.
* Maintaining compliance with health and safety, safeguarding, security, administration, and HR policies.
* Deputizing for the shop manager in their absence.
* Performing manual handling and physical activities as part of daily duties.
What are you looking for?
* Knowledge of excellent customer service.
* Experience working in a lively environment.
* Adaptability and ability to work independently.
* Commercial awareness.
* Strong communication skills and relationship-building ability.
* Flexibility to work on a rota basis, understanding work-life balance.
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What will I gain?
We offer a competitive salary, benefits, career development, and high-quality tools and policies. Benefits include a substantial retirement plan, flexible leave, discounts, gym membership, and wellbeing support from the Retail Trust.
For full details, contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk.
How do I apply?
* We use an anonymized shortlisting process to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion.
* CVs are required but will only be viewed after invitation to interview.
* Complete the work history section of the online application for quick, fair assessment.
* Employment is subject to a satisfactory DBS check.
For more info, visit our website or contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk.
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We encourage 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 calling 020 3469 8400.
We do not recruit anyone under 18 to ensure health, safety, and safeguarding.
About Us
As the world’s largest independent cancer research charity, we focus on prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Our goal is to see 3 in 4 people survive cancer by 2034. We offer excellent career prospects and the chance to make a real difference. Join us to help change lives.
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