Community-Focused Retail Assistant & Fundraising Champion

Cancer Research UK; England; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Cancer Research UK is seeking a motivated Store Assistant to join our trading team. You will be an ambassador for the charity, helping customers, supporting fundraising events, and contributing to strong shop performance in a lively, fashion-conscious environment.

We value great service, independence, and teamwork. Ideal candidates understand fashion trends and enjoy working with the public to beat cancer.

Qualifications

• Understanding of what makes great customer service.
• Experience of working in a busy customer service environment.
• Ability to manage your own workload and work independently.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ideally an understanding or interest in fashion.
• Retail experience.

Responsibilities

• Providing excellent customer and supporter service.
• Working as an integral part of the shop team to achieve ambitious sales and fundraising targets.
• Assisting with maintaining shop standards including visual presentation, safeguarding compliance and health and safety.
• Creating relationships with your local community and Cancer Research UK colleagues.
• Supporting fundraising events for your store to achieve fundraising targets.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Workload management

Retail experience

Fashion interest

Job description

Cancer Research UK is seeking a motivated Store Assistant to join our trading team. You will be an ambassador for the charity, helping customers, supporting fundraising events, and contributing to strong shop performance in a lively, fashion-conscious environment.

We value great service, independence, and teamwork. Ideal candidates understand fashion trends and enjoy working with the public to beat cancer.