Millions of bargain-hunters. Endless pre-loved items. One meaningful purpose. Retail store assistant (with keyholder responsibility) £11.44 per hour plus benefits Reports to: Shop manager Department: Trading Contract: Permanent Hours: 6 – Sundays only Location: Edinburgh, Portobello Shop Closing date: 2nd February 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. 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. What will I be doing? Overseeing the running of the shop on a Sunday, including taking keyholder responsibility (training provided) and supporting a diverse team of volunteers. Assisting the wider shop team in achieving sales and fundraising targets. Reviewing and processing donated goods and new stock. Coming 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. Varied manual handling and physical activity required in day-to-day duties. What are you looking for? A working knowledge of what makes great customer service. Experience of working in a lively environment. Adaptability in changing situations; able to work independently and as part of a team. Commercial awareness. The ability to create relationships and communicate well. Flexibility; retail teams work on a rota basis. What will I gain? A generous benefits package, career and personal development opportunities, high-quality tools, policies, and processes to enable you to do your job well. Benefits include a substantial retirement plan, generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on travel to technology, gym membership, and more. Access to confidential wellbeing support from the Retail Trust. How do I apply? Anonymised shortlisting process for equality, diversity, and inclusion. CVs required, but not viewed until interview invitation. Complete the work history section of the application form for quick, fair, and objective assessment. Offer of employment subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check. For more information, visit our website or contact us at recruitmentcancer.org.uk. Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, participates in, and benefits from our work. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and cultures, particularly those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are under-represented. We want to see every candidate performing at their best throughout the application and interview process. Inform us of any concerns or adjustments you need. Contact recruitmentcancer.org.uk or 0 20 3469 8400 as soon as possible. We are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18 to protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.