Retail Store Assistant (Torquay Superstore)

Cancer Research UK; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Cancer Research UK seeks a Retail Store Assistant for their Barrow-in-Furness location. The role involves providing exceptional customer service and supporting fundraising efforts while maintaining shop standards. Ideal candidates will have retail experience and excellent communication skills, contributing to the mission to beat cancer.

Benefits

Retirement Plan

Flexible Leave

Discounts

Gym Membership

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Providing excellent customer and supporter service.
• Achieving sales and fundraising targets as part of the shop team.
• Maintaining shop standards including visual presentation.

Skills

Customer Service Understanding

Busy Customer Service Experience

Ability to Manage Workload Independently

Teamwork Skills

Excellent Communication Skills

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Retail Store Assistant (Torquay Superstore), Barrow-in-Furness

Client: Cancer Research UK

Location: Torquay, Barrow-in-Furness

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 580b407b276c

Job Views: 5

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 need to go much further and much faster. That’s why we’re looking for a talented individual to join our trading team as a Store Assistant. You’ll be an ambassador for Cancer Research UK, engaging with the community and supporting our mission.

In a lively environment, you’ll discover new trends, community networks, and develop new skills, surrounded by dedicated colleagues.

What will I be doing?

• Providing excellent customer and supporter service
• Achieving sales and fundraising targets as part of the shop team
• Maintaining shop standards including visual presentation, safeguarding, and health and safety
• Building relationships with the community and colleagues
• Supporting fundraising events to meet targets
• Taking keyholder responsibilities (training provided)

What skills will I need?

• Understanding of great customer service
• Experience in a busy customer service environment
• Ability to manage workload independently
• Teamwork skills
• Excellent communication skills

And ideally

• Interest or understanding of fashion
• Retail experience

What will I gain?

Contributing to our mission to beat cancer, with access to a generous benefits package, career development, and supportive policies. Benefits include a retirement plan, flexible leave, discounts, gym membership, and more.

How do I apply?

We use an anonymised shortlisting process to promote equality, requiring CVs and a completed online work history. Employment is subject to a satisfactory DBS check. Learn more about our retail teams on our website.