Endless pre-loved items. A talented team. One clear purpose.
Retail Assistant Manager
£12.73 - £14.86 plus benefits
Reports to: Shop manager
Department: Trading
Contract: Permanent
Working hours: Part time 22.5 hours per week
Location: Clitheroe Shop, 16 Castle St
Closing date: 11 May 23:55 (may close earlier if filled)
**The internal title for this role is Assistant Shop Manager.**
Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK. Cancer Research UK cannot offer visa sponsorship.
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer daily. We seek someone talented, aligned with our vision, like you.
We’re looking for a motivated Assistant Shop Manager to join our trading team, acting as an ambassador for Cancer Research UK, supporting the shop manager and team to maximize income through people, resources, and stock.
You’ll be surrounded by dedicated colleagues committed to beating cancer.
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 operations of the store, including display, merchandising, stock management, and maintaining shop standards.
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, sales, and stock processing.
5. Creating relationships with the local community and Cancer Research UK colleagues.
6. Supporting the organization and delivery of 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 when absent.
9. Performing manual handling and physical activities as part of daily duties.
What are you looking for?
* Knowledge of excellent customer service.
* Experience working in a lively, vibrant environment.
* Adaptability to changing situations and ability to work independently.
* Commercial awareness.
* Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
* Flexibility to work on a rota basis, understanding work-life balance needs.
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What will I gain?
A competitive salary, benefits, career development, and access to resources like retirement plans, leave allowance, discounts, gym membership, and wellbeing support from the Retail Trust.
For more details and to apply, contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk.
How do I apply?
We use anonymized shortlisting for equality, diversity, and inclusion. CVs are required but only reviewed after interview invitation. Complete the work history in the online form for quick assessment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory DBS check.
Visit our website or contact us at recruitment@cancer.org.uk for more info. Follow us on social media for updates.
We encourage applications from all backgrounds, especially underrepresented ethnic minorities. Please inform us of any adjustments needed during the process by contacting recruitment@cancer.org.uk or calling 020 3469 8400.
Applicants must be 18 or older to ensure safety and safeguarding.
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