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 wants to develop their skills, someone like you.
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 also 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. This includes taking keyholder responsibility (training provided) and supporting a talented and diverse team of volunteers.
• Assisting the wider shop team in achieving sales and fundraising targets.
• Reviewing and processing donated goods and new stock .
• C oming up with creative ideas to help generate new income, with guidance from the Shop Manager.
• Using your customer service skills to make sure our customers and supporters feel welcome and appreciated.
• Maintaining shop standards regarding safeguarding, compliance and health and safety.
• There will be a varied amount of manual handling and physical activity required within the day-to-day duties of the role.

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, o ur 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, we don’t forget that you have a life outside of work too.

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Retail store assistant (with keyholder responsibility)
£ 1 2.21 per hour plus benefits
Reports to: Shop manager
Department:Trading
Contract:Permanent
Hours: 1 6 hours – (this role will include at least 1 day of 9-5.30
Must be flexible and able to work weekends and the occasional overtime)
Location: Thurso Shop
Closing date: 24th August 202 5 23:55This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications are received or once a suitable candidate is found
Interview date: w/c 1 Sept 25 - however this date may change depending on response rate
Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.