At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer
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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’relooking for a motivatedassistantshopmanager to join Cancer Research UK’s trading team.You’llbe acting as an ambassador for Cancer Research UK,supporting the shop managerand your team to maximise income through people,resourcesand stock.
You’llalso be surrounded by people who are as dedicated to beating cancer as you are.
What will I be doing?
1. Supporting theshop manager to guide, inspireand engageadiverseteam of paid staff and volunteers.
2. Support thecommercial running ofthestoreincluding display and merchandising, stock management,maintainingshop standards, store layout,salesand income.
3. Leading by example and providing excellent customer and supporter service.
4. Work 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 the organisationanddelivery ofcreative fundraising events for your store to achieve fundraising targets.
7. Maintaining compliance with health and safety, safeguarding, security,administrationand HR policies.
8. Deputising for the shop manager in their absence.
9. There will be a varied amount of manual handling and physical activityrequiredwithin the day-to-day duties of the role.
Whatare you looking for?
10. Aworking knowledge ofwhat makesgreatcustomer service.
11. Experience ofworking in a lively and vibrant environment.
12. Adaptability in changing situations, including being able to work effectively independently.
13. Commercial awareness.
14. The ability to createrelationships and communicate well.
15. Flexibility, our retail teams cover the needs of their stores by working on a rota basis. Whilst a level of flexibility is needed to meet the needs of the business, wedon’tforget that you have a life outside of work too.
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What will I gain?
We make sure you are supported by a generoussalary andbenefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools,policiesand processes to enable you to do your job well.
Our benefits package includes a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on anything from travel to technology, gym membership, and much more.
Our retail teams also have access to confidential wellbeing support from the Retail Trust.
For the full job description and more information about working with us please contact
How do I apply?
Weoperatean anonymised shortlisting processin our commitment to equality,diversityand inclusion. CVs arerequiredfor all applications; but wewon’tbe able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess youquickly,fairlyand objectively.
Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment for this role will be subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.