Job Advert: Retail Sunday Assistant - Cancer Research UK Shop, Blackpool with keyholder responsibility and lone working
Reports to: Shop manager
Department: Trading
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 6 – Sundays only
Location: Blackpool Shop
Salary: £11.44 per hour plus benefits
Closing date: Open until filled - This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications are received or once a suitable candidate is found
Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is unable to offer visa sponsorship.
Join Our Team at Cancer Research UK – Blackpool!
Are you looking for a rewarding role in the heart of Blackpool? We’re searching for a friendly and dedicated Retail Sunday Assistant to join our Cancer Research UK shop, located close to Blackpool’s iconic attractions.
This role offers more than just retail experience – it’s an opportunity to support life-saving cancer research while working in a lively seaside town. Whether you’re chatting with locals, welcoming tourists, or organising donations, you’ll be part of something truly special.
We’re looking for a reliable and responsible individual who is comfortable with lone working and can take on key holder responsibilities. This means you will be responsible for opening and closing the shop independently on Sundays, ensuring the store is secure and well-organised throughout your shift. You will also be responsible for handling cash and maintaining the safety of the store.
Why Join Us?
Be Part of a Shop That Makes a Difference
Our shop is more than just a retail store—it’s a community hub. Every purchase funds pioneering cancer research, bringing us closer to a world where cancer is no longer a life-threatening disease.
A Lively and Friendly Workplace
From our dedicated team of volunteers to our loyal customers, the Blackpool shop is a warm, welcoming place to work.
A Unique Retail Environment
Forget the typical retail experience—at our shop, you’ll work with a constant flow of unique stock. One day, it might be designer clothes; the next, it could be rare books or vintage homeware.
Build Your Skills and Experience
Whether you’re looking to kickstart a retail career, gain customer service experience, or simply give back to the community, this role offers valuable skills that will stay with you for life. You’ll gain hands-on experience in:
1. Managing a shop independently on Sundays (including opening and closing)
2. Customer service and sales
3. Stock sorting and merchandising
4. Cash handling and operating the till
5. Supervising volunteers
Flexible, Meaningful Work
If you’re looking for a part-time role that fits around your life, this is a great opportunity. Plus, you'll be spending your Sundays doing something genuinely rewarding—helping to fund research that saves lives.
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 be 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 assess you quickly, fairly, and objectively.
Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.
For more information on this career opportunity please visit our website or contact us at recruitment@cancer.org.uk.
Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.
Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.
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