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, South Clerk St Closing date: 26 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. 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 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. Coming up with creative ideas to help generate new income, with guidance from the Shop Manager. Using your customer service skills to ensure 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 of the role. What are you looking for? A working knowledge of great customer service. Experience in a lively and vibrant 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 with working hours, covering store needs on a rota basis while respecting your life outside of work. What will I gain? Generous benefits package, career and personal development opportunities, and high-quality tools, policies, and processes to enable you to do your job well. Benefits include a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, and discounts on travel and technology. 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 work history section of the online application form for assessment. Any offer of employment subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check. Contact recruitmentcancer.org.uk for more information. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, particularly from ethnic minority backgrounds who are under-represented. We ask you to inform us of any concerns or adjustments needed during the application and interview process. Contact recruitmentcancer.org.uk or 0 20 3469 8400. Applicants must be over 18 to protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.