Retail Assistant (Liverpool Superstore)

Cancer Research UK; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in Liverpool is seeking a Retail Assistant to engage with the community and support fundraising efforts. This part-time position requires excellent customer service skills and the ability to maintain shop standards. Join us in our mission to make a difference while enjoying supportive benefits and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Retirement plans

Leave allowance

Discounts

Gym membership

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Understanding of excellent customer service.
• Experience in a busy customer service environment.
• Ability to manage workload independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer and supporter service.
• Achieve sales and fundraising targets.
• Maintain shop standards and safety procedures.

Skills

Customer service understanding

Experience in busy environments

Teamwork skills

Excellent communication

Flexibility

Job description

Retail Assistant (Liverpool Superstore)

Apply locations: Liverpool Superstore

Time type: Part time

Posted on: Posted Yesterday

Time left to apply: End Date: August 11, 2025 (11 days left to apply)

Job requisition id: R031738

Millions of bargain-hunters. Endless pre-loved items. One meaningful purpose.

Retail Store Assistant

£12.21 per hour plus benefits

Reports to: Shop manager

Department: Trading

Location: Liverpool Superstore

Contract: Permanent x 4

Working hours: Part time 15 hours per week

Closing date: 10th August 2025 23:55 (may close earlier if high volume of applications or suitable candidate found)

Interview date: Recruitment day on 26th/27th/28th August 2025 (Location TBC)

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

Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK. Cancer Research UK cannot offer visa sponsorship.

About us: At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. We are professionals with purpose, and we’re looking for someone talented and motivated to join our trading team. As a shop assistant, you'll be an ambassador for Cancer Research UK, engaging with the community and supporting our mission.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing excellent customer and supporter service.
• Achieving sales and fundraising targets as part of the shop team.
• Maintaining shop standards, visual presentation, safeguarding, and health and safety.
• Building relationships with the community and colleagues.
• Supporting fundraising events.
• Taking keyholder responsibilities (training provided).
• Manual handling and physical activity involved in daily duties.

Candidate requirements:

• Understanding of excellent customer service.
• Experience in a busy customer service environment.
• Ability to manage workload independently.
• Teamwork skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Flexibility to work on a rota basis, respecting work-life balance.

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What you will gain:

Supportive salary and benefits, career development opportunities, and tools to perform well. Benefits include retirement plans, leave allowance, discounts, gym membership, and wellbeing support from the Retail Trust.

How to apply:

We use an anonymised shortlisting process to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion. CVs are required but not viewed until interview invitation. Complete the work history section on the online form for quick, fair assessment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory DBS check.

For more information, visit our website or contact [e-mail].

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We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, especially underrepresented ethnic minorities. Please inform us of any adjustments needed during the process by contacting [e-mail] or 020 3469 8400.

We do not recruit anyone under 18 to ensure safety and safeguarding.

About us

We are the world’s largest independent cancer research charity, aiming for 3 in 4 survival rate by 2034. Join us to make a difference and grow your career in a collaborative environment.