Retail Store Manager (Rotherham)

Cancer Research UK; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Cancer Research UK is seeking a Retail Store Manager for their Rotherham Shop. The ideal candidate will lead a diverse team, manage store operations, and drive fundraising efforts while ensuring excellent customer service. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and benefits, including career development opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Retirement Plan

Flexible Leave

Gym Membership

Wellbeing Support

Qualifications

• Experience managing and inspiring a diverse team.
• Ability to multi-task in a lively environment.
• Knowledge of excellent customer service standards.

Responsibilities

• Guiding, inspiring, and engaging a team of paid staff and volunteers.
• Owning the commercial operation of the store.
• Maximising profit through effective cost control and sales strategies.

Skills

Team Management

Customer Service

Commercial Awareness

Adaptability

Job description

Retail Store Manager

Endless pre-loved items. A crucial source of fundraising. A store that runs your way.

Salary: £25,734 - £30,149 plus benefits

Reports to: Area Manager

Department: Trading

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week

Location: Rotherham Shop

Closing date: 25th May 2025, 23:55. This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or a suitable candidate is found.

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

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. We are professionals with purpose, but we need to go much further and faster. We’re looking for a talented, motivated store manager to join our trading team. You’ll act as an ambassador for Cancer Research UK, motivating your team to maximize sales and fundraising targets. Your shop will be a community hub where people learn about our work and get involved.

What will I be doing?

• Guiding, inspiring, and engaging a team of paid staff and volunteers, including recruitment, retention, and development of a diverse team.
• Owning the commercial operation of your store, including display, merchandising, stock management, shop standards, layout, sales, and income.
• Leading by example and providing excellent customer and supporter service.
• Maximising profit through effective cost control and sales strategies.
• Building relationships with the local community and Cancer Research UK colleagues.
• Organising and running creative fundraising events to meet targets.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety, safeguarding, security, administration, and HR policies.
• Performing manual handling and physical activities as part of daily duties.

What are we looking for?

• Experience managing and inspiring a diverse team.
• Comfort working within targets and motivating others to achieve them.
• Ability to multi-task in a lively environment.
• Knowledge of excellent customer service standards.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of high street fashion retail.
• Adaptability and ability to work independently in changing situations.
• Awareness of pricing, value, and item worth.
• Flexibility to work on a rota basis to meet store needs, respecting work-life balance.

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What will I gain?

We offer a competitive salary, benefits package, career development opportunities, and support tools. Benefits include a substantial retirement plan, flexible leave, discounts, gym membership, and wellbeing support from the Retail Trust.

How do I apply?

We use an anonymised shortlisting process to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion. CVs are required but will only be viewed after interview invitation. Please complete the work history section of the online application form. The role includes a 4-week training period at a different location, and employment is subject to a satisfactory DBS check.

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

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

We do not accept applications from individuals under 18 to ensure health, safety, and safeguarding.