Retail Sunday Assistant (Dumbarton)
Location: Dumbarton Shop
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 5 – Sundays only
Salary: £11.44 per hour plus benefits
Reports to: Shop manager
Department: Trading
Closing date: 22nd January 2025 23:55
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.
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. 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.
What will I be doing?
1. Overseeing the running of the shop on a Sunday, including keyholder responsibility (training provided) and supporting a talented team of volunteers.
2. Assisting the wider shop team in achieving sales and fundraising targets.
3. Reviewing and processing donated goods and new stock.
4. Coming up with creative ideas to help generate new income, with guidance from the Shop Manager.
5. Using your customer service skills to ensure our customers and supporters feel welcome and appreciated.
6. Maintaining shop standards regarding safeguarding, compliance, and health and safety.
7. Performing a variety of manual handling and physical activities required for day-to-day duties.
What are you looking for?
1. A working knowledge of excellent customer service.
2. Experience in a lively and vibrant environment.
3. Adaptability in changing situations, including the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
4. Commercial awareness.
5. The ability to build relationships and communicate effectively.
6. Flexibility to meet the needs of the business while balancing your life outside of work.
What will I gain?
We provide a generous benefits package, career and personal development opportunities, and tools to enable you to perform well. Our benefits package includes a substantial retirement plan, a generous leave allowance, discounts on travel, technology, gym memberships, and more. Our retail teams also have access to confidential 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 view them until we invite you for an interview. Please complete the work history section of the online application form for assessment.
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.
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We encourage applications from all backgrounds and cultures, particularly those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.
We want every candidate to perform at their best throughout the application process. Please inform us of any adjustments you might need by contacting recruitment@cancer.org.uk or 020 3469 8400.
Unfortunately, we cannot recruit anyone below the age of 18 to protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.
About Us
As the world’s largest independent cancer research charity, we conduct research into the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. Our aim is to see 3 in 4 people survive cancer by 2034, and our staff are integral to achieving that ambition. Cancer Research UK offers excellent career prospects and the ability to make a real difference in the lives of others.
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