Charity Retail Assistant — Part Time & Community Impact

Cancer Research UK; Sefton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Substantial retirement plan

Generous leave allowance

Discounts on travel and technology

Job summary

Cancer Research UK’s Southport Superstore is hiring a part-time Shop Assistant. You will be the face of our charity, delivering excellent customer service, helping with fundraising efforts, and supporting store operations on a 16-hour weekly rota.

You’ll work as part of a friendly team to promote our brand and cause. The role requires a proactive approach, good communication, and the ability to manage tasks and work independently when needed.

Qualifications

• Eligible to work in the UK and aged 18 or over.
• Experience in a busy customer service environment is desirable.
• Able to manage own workload and work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Providing excellent customer and supporter service.
• Achieving ambitious sales and fundraising targets as part of the shop team.
• Maintaining shop standards including visual presentation and health & safety.
• Building relationships with local community and Cancer Research UK colleagues.
• Supporting fundraising events to hit targets.
• Taking keyholder responsibility as required.
• Handling manual tasks and physical activity as part of daily duties.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Job description

Cancer Research UK’s Southport Superstore is hiring a part-time Shop Assistant. You will be the face of our charity, delivering excellent customer service, helping with fundraising efforts, and supporting store operations on a 16-hour weekly rota.

You’ll work as part of a friendly team to promote our brand and cause. The role requires a proactive approach, good communication, and the ability to manage tasks and work independently when needed.