Charity Retail Assistant Manager: Lead Team & Fundraising

Cancer Research UK (CRUK); Sheffield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Cancer Research UK is seeking an experienced Retail Assistant Manager for our Sheffield Meadowhall store. You will support the store manager and lead a large team of paid staff and volunteers to maximize sales and fundraising targets within a busy superstore environment.

You will drive commercial performance, stock management and community engagement, while delivering excellent customer service and representing the Cancer Research UK brand across the local area.

Qualifications

• Commercial awareness with targets
• Experience managing large diverse teams
• Ability to multi-task in busy retail
• Flexibility with rota-based schedule

Responsibilities

• Support the superstore manager in guiding and developing a large team of staff and volunteers.
• Oversee commercial running of the store including display, stock management and store standards.
• Work with the manager to hit targets for donated stock, cash and gift aid.
• Assist with movement and distribution of large donations across shops and eCommerce.
• Lead by example with customer and supporter service.
• Build relationships with local community and Cancer Research UK colleagues for engagement and income.
• Support creative fundraising events to reach targets.
• Deputise for the superstore manager when needed.
• Handle manual handling and physical activity as part of daily duties.

Job description

Cancer Research UK is seeking an experienced Retail Assistant Manager for our Sheffield Meadowhall store. You will support the store manager and lead a large team of paid staff and volunteers to maximize sales and fundraising targets within a busy superstore environment.

You will drive commercial performance, stock management and community engagement, while delivering excellent customer service and representing the Cancer Research UK brand across the local area.