Shop Assistant - 1 day per week

Big-C-Cancer-Charity; Fakenham; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension

Holiday entitlement 33 days

Cycle to work

Sick pay

Life assurance

Health plan

EAP

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Big C in Fakenham, Norfolk, seeks a part-time Shop Assistant to join a busy shop and help support people affected by cancer in the community. The role is 7 hours per week, flexibly scheduled over 6 days including weekends and bank holidays.

Pay starts at the National Minimum Wage depending on age, with rates of £12.71/hr (21+), £10.85/hr (18-20) and £8.00/hr (<18). The employer promotes equity and inclusion, offers pension and holiday benefits, cycle-to-work, life assurance, health plans and CPD

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for retail is essential.
• Willing to work flexibly including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers and process purchases.
• Maintain shop tidiness and stock levels.
• Support fundraising activities and community engagement.

Skills

Enthusiasm for retail

Team player

Job description

Join our busy and vibrant Fakenham shop in Norfolk as a part-time Shop Assistant and turn your enthusiasm for retail into something meaningful. This is more than a retail role – it’s an opportunity to gain valuable experience, be part of a team and support people affected by cancer in your community.

Big C is a regional cancer charity dedicated to supporting local people across our community – whether that’s someone with a cancer diagnosis, their family, or their friends. Every item sold and every smile shared in our shops helps make that support possible. About the role

This is a part-time role of 7hours per week, to be worked flexibly over 6days, including weekends and bank holidays.

The pay rate depends on your age, in line with the National Minimum Wage: £12.71 per hour if you're 21 or over, £10.85 if you're aged 18 to 20, and £8.00 if you're under 18.

As an employer, Big C is passionately engaged in its commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and was awarded Gold Accreditation in the Best Employers Eastern Region 2025 for the thirdtime running. We are proud to be able to offer a supportive working environment with a focus on employee wellbeing and recognition of the importance of a good work/life balance.

Big C's Core Values are Respect, Empathy, Support, Trust and Honesty. These provide a benchmark for behaviour across the organisation. If you share these values, have the skills and experience, we would love to hear from you.

Subject to eligibility/scheme rules, benefits include:

• 5% employer pension contribution
• 33 days holiday per annum, inclusive of bank holidays (full time equivalent)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company sick pay
• Life assurance
• Health cash plan and wellbeing resources
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Continued Professional Development (CPD) – Opportunities for training and development

Recruitment Process

Closing date for applicati ons: Tuesday, 17 November2026, however please note that this vacancy may close earlier.

Big C are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, young adults and children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Your application plays an essential part in our choosing the right person for this position.

£8.00 – £12.71 per hour (National Minimum Wage dependent on age)