Retail Sunday Assistant (Greenford)

Cancer Research UK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent charity organization in the City of London seeks a Retail Store Assistant with keyholder responsibilities. You will oversee the shop operations on Sundays, support a diverse team, and help achieve sales targets. Ideal candidates will have strong customer service skills and the ability to work independently in a vibrant environment. This part-time position offers a generous benefits package including retirement options, flexible leave, and discounts.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Flexible leave allowance

Discounts on travel and technology

Gym membership

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in a lively environment preferred.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Flexibility to work on a rota basis.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the running of the shop on Sundays.
• Assist the team in achieving sales and fundraising targets.
• Process donated goods and manage stock.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Adaptability

Commercial awareness

Communication

Job description

Overview

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

Retail store assistant (with keyholder responsibility)

1 2.56 per hour plus benefits

Reporting & Location

Reports to: Shop manager

Department: Trading

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 6 Sundays only

Location: Greenford

Closing date: Sunday 12th October 202 5 23 : 55 This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications are received or once a suitable candidate is found

You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.

About Cancer Research UK

At Cancer Research UK we exist to beat cancer.

We are professionals with purpose beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. Thats why were looking for someone talented someone who wants to develop their skills someone like you.

Were looking for a motivated retail assistant to join Cancer Research UKs trading team. Youll be acting as an ambassador for Cancer Research UK and taking responsibility for the shop on a Sunday.

Youll also be surrounded by people who are as dedicated to beating cancer as you are.

What will I be doing

• Overseeing the running of the shop on a Sunday. This includes taking keyholder responsibility (training provided) and supporting a talented and diverse team of volunteers.
• Assisting the wider shop team in achieving sales and fundraising targets.
• Reviewing and processing donated goods and new stock.
• Coming up with creative ideas to help generate new income with guidance from the Shop Manager.
• Using your customer service skills to make sure our customers and supporters feel welcome and appreciated.
• Maintaining shop standards regarding safeguarding compliance and health and safety.
• There will be a varied amount of manual handling and physical activity within the day-to-day duties of the role.

What are you looking for

• A working knowledge of what makes great customer service.
• Experience of working in a lively and vibrant environment.
• Adaptability in changing situations including being able to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
• Commercial awareness.
• The ability to create relationships and communicate well.
• Flexibility to cover the needs of the business by working on a rota basis, balanced with your life outside of work.

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What will I gain

We make sure you are supported by a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities, and high-quality tools, policies and processes to enable you to do your job well.

Our benefits package includes a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on anything from travel to technology, gym membership and much more.

Our retail teams also have access to confidential wellbeing support from the Retail Trust.

How do I apply

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are for all applications; but we wont be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively.

Owing to the nature of this position any offer of employment for this role will be subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.

For more information on this career opportunity please visit our website or contact us.

Our Vision

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.

Accessibility

We want to see every candidate performing at their best throughout the job application process, interview process and whilst at work. We therefore ask you to inform us of any concerns you have or any adjustments you might need to enable this to happen. Please contact us as soon as possible.

Unfortunately we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18 so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.

Key Skills

• Athletics
• Agriculture
• Cost Control
• Cost Estimation
• Law
• AC Maintenance

Employment Type: Part-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1