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Job Reference:
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Posted:
23.05.2025
Expiry Date:
07.07.2025
Job Description:
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer
We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That’s why we’re looking for someone talented, someone who shares our vision, someone like you.
We’re looking for a motivated assistant shop manager to join Cancer Research UK’s trading team. You’ll be acting as an ambassador for Cancer Research UK, supporting the shop manager and your team to maximise income through people, resources, and stock.
You’ll also be surrounded by people who are as dedicated to beating cancer as you are.
What will I be doing?
1. Supporting the shop manager to guide, inspire, and engage a diverse team of paid staff and volunteers.
2. Supporting the commercial running of the store including display and merchandising, stock management, maintaining shop standards, store layout, sales, and income.
3. Leading by example and providing excellent customer and supporter service.
4. Working alongside the shop manager to achieve targets for donated stock, cash, gift aid, average selling price, sell-through, and stock processing.
5. Creating relationships with your local community and Cancer Research UK colleagues.
6. Supporting the shop manager in organizing and delivering creative fundraising events to meet targets.
7. Maintaining compliance with health and safety, safeguarding, security, administration, and HR policies.
8. Deputizing for the shop manager in their absence.
9. Performing manual handling and physical activities as part of daily duties.
What are you looking for?
1. Knowledge of excellent customer service practices.
2. Experience working in a lively environment.
3. Adaptability and independence in changing situations.
4. Commercial awareness.
5. Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
6. Flexibility to work on a rota basis, respecting personal life outside of work.
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What will I gain?
A competitive salary and benefits, career and personal development opportunities, and supportive tools and policies.
Benefits include a retirement plan, flexible leave, discounts, gym membership, and wellbeing support from the Retail Trust.
How do I apply?
We value equality, diversity, and inclusion. CVs are required but not reviewed until interview. Please complete the work history section in the online form. Employment is subject to a satisfactory DBS check.
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