Assistant Shop Manager (Cirencester)

Cancer Research UK; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking charity as an Assistant Shop Manager in Cirencester, where your leadership will inspire a dedicated team to maximize income and support the fight against cancer. In this vibrant retail environment, you will engage with the community, manage stock, and ensure excellent customer service while contributing to meaningful fundraising efforts. With a generous benefits package and opportunities for personal development, this role is perfect for someone passionate about making a difference. If you're looking for a fulfilling career where you can truly impact lives, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible Leave Allowance

Gym Membership Discounts

Retirement Plan

Discounts on Travel and Technology

Qualifications

• Experience in a retail environment, ideally with supervisory responsibilities.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support the shop manager in running the store and engaging the team.
• Lead by example in providing excellent customer service.
• Organize fundraising events and maintain shop standards.

Skills

Customer Service

Commercial Awareness

Team Leadership

Adaptability

Job description

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Assistant Shop Manager (Cirencester)

Apply locations Cirencester Shop time type Part time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: May 12, 2025 (6 days left to apply) job requisition id R030826

Endless pre-loved items. A talented team. One clear purpose.

Retail assistant manager

£12.73 - £14.86

Reports to: Shop manager

Department: Trading

Contract: Permanent

Working hours: Part time 22.5 hours per week

Location: Cirencester

Closing date: 11th May 2025 at 23:55 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 not able to offer visa sponsorship.

**The internal title for this role is Assistant Shop Manager.

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 shares our vision, someone like you.

We’re looking for a motivated assistant shop manager to join Cancer Research UK’s trading team. You’ll be acting as an ambassador for Cancer Research UK, supporting the shop manager and your team to maximise income through people, resources and stock.

In a lively, vibrant working environment, you’ll discover something new every day, whether it’s a new high street trend, a new community network or a talent you never knew you had.

You’ll also be surrounded by people who are as dedicated to beating cancer as you are.

What will I be doing?

• Supporting the shop manager to guide, inspire and engage a diverse team of paid staff and volunteers.
• Support the commercial running of the storeincluding display and merchandising, stock management, maintaining shop standards, store layout, sales and income.
• Leading by example and providing excellent customer and supporter service.
• Work alongside the shop manager to achieve targets for donated stock, cash, gift aid, average selling price, sell through and stock processing.
• Creating relationships with your local community and Cancer Research UK colleagues.
• Supporting the shop manager in the organisation and delivery of creative fundraising events for your store to achieve fundraising targets.
• Maintaining compliance with health and safety, safeguarding, security, administration and HR policies.
• Deputising for the shop manager in their absence.

What skills are you looking for?

• A working knowledge of what makes great customer service.
• Experience of working in a lively and vibrant environment.
• Adaptability in changing situations, including being able to work effectively independently.
• Commercial awareness.
• The ability to create relationships and communicate well.
• And ideally supervisor experience, and experience of working in, or an understanding of retail and fashion.

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What will I gain?

Each and every one of our employees contributes to our progress and is supporting our work to beat cancer. We think that’s impressive.

In return, we make sure you are supported by a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools, policies and processes to enable you to do your job well.

Our benefits package includes a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on anything from travel to technology, gym membership, and much more.

Our work – from funding cutting-edge research to developing public policy – will change the world. It’s exciting to be part of our team.

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 be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively.

Our retail teams cover the needs of their stores by working on a rota basis. Whilst a level of flexibility is needed to meet the needs of the business, we don’t forget that you have a life outside of work too.

Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment for this role will be subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.

You can learn more about our fantastic retail teams on our website .

For more information on this career opportunity please visit our website or contact us at [e-mail] .

For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: Linked In , Facebook , Instagram , Twitter and YouTube .

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.

We want to see every candidate performing at their best throughout the job application process, interview process and whilst at work. We therefore ask you to inform us of any concerns you have or any adjustments you might need to enable this to happen. Please contact [e-mail] or 0 20 3469 8400 as soon as possible.

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.

About Us

As the world’s largest independent cancer research charity, we conduct research into the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the disease. 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 you excellent prospects to expand your career as well as the ability to make a real difference to the lives of others. We're always looking for sharp, brave, and collaborative people to join Cancer Research UK and continue to make it a great place to work. Find the career you're looking for and let us change lives together.