Assistant Store Manager (Sidmouth)

Cancer Research UK; Sidmouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Cancer Research UK as an Assistant Store Manager in Sidmouth, where you'll lead a team and support the shop manager in maximizing income and community engagement. This role offers a dynamic work environment dedicated to beating cancer, with opportunities for career development and a generous benefits package.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Generous benefits package including retirement plans

Flexible leave

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a lively environment preferred.
• Supervisor experience in retail and fashion is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the shop manager in leading and inspiring a diverse team.
• Ensure compliance with policies and lead by example in customer service.
• Manage stock, achieve sales targets, and support fundraising events.

Skills

Customer service skills

Adaptability

Communication

Relationship-building

Commercial awareness

Job description

Assistant Store Manager (Sidmouth), Sidmouth

Client:

Cancer Research UK

Location:

Sidmouth, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

a49f0159502c

Job Views:

8

Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

Job Description:

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer

We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. We’re looking for a motivated assistant shop manager to join Cancer Research UK’s trading team. You’ll support the shop manager and your team to maximise income through people, resources, and stock.

In a lively environment, you’ll discover something new every day, whether it’s a community network or a talent you never knew you had. You’ll also be surrounded by people dedicated to beating cancer.

Responsibilities:

1. Supporting the shop manager in leading and inspiring a diverse team of 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 with the shop manager to achieve targets for donated stock, sales, and stock processing.
5. Building relationships with the local community and colleagues.
6. Supporting the organisation and delivery of fundraising events.
7. Maintaining compliance with health and safety, safeguarding, security, and HR policies.
8. Deputising for the shop manager when needed.

Desired Skills:

1. Excellent customer service skills.
2. Experience working in a lively environment.
3. Adaptability and independence.
4. Commercial awareness.
5. Good communication and relationship-building skills.
6. Supervisor experience and familiarity with retail and fashion are preferred.

Benefits:

Supportive work environment with career development opportunities, a generous benefits package including retirement plans, flexible leave, discounts, and more.

Application Process:

We use an anonymised shortlisting process to promote equality, requiring CVs and work history in the online application. The role is subject to a satisfactory DBS check.

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