Retail Shop Assistant (Headington)

Cancer Research UK; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking charity as a Retail Shop Assistant, where your role will be pivotal in engaging with the community and providing exceptional customer service. This part-time position offers a competitive hourly wage and a chance to contribute to meaningful fundraising efforts. You'll work closely with a dedicated team, ensuring the shop meets its sales targets while maintaining high standards. This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to make a real difference in the fight against cancer while developing your skills in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Retirement Plan

Generous Leave

Gym Membership

Confidential Wellbeing Support

Discounts

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Providing excellent customer and supporter service.
• Maintaining shop standards including visual presentation.
• Building relationships with the community and colleagues.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Job description

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Retail Shop Assistant (Headington)

Apply locations: Headington (114 London Road), time type: Part time, posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago, job requisition id: R031019

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: Headington

Contract: 6-month fixed-term contract

Working hours: Part time 22.5 hours per week

Closing date: Open until filled. We will be shortlisting on a rolling basis and will close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.

Please note: 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: We exist to beat cancer. We are professionals with purpose, but we need to go much further and much faster. We’re looking for someone talented who wants to develop their skills, someone like you.

We’re seeking a motivated store assistant to join our trading team. You’ll act as an ambassador for Cancer Research UK, engaging with the community and showcasing our work.

What will I be doing?

• Providing excellent customer and supporter service.
• Working as part of the shop team to achieve sales and fundraising targets.
• 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 as trained.
• Engaging in manual handling and physical activities as required.

What are you looking for?

• An understanding of great 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, understanding work-life balance.

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What will I gain?

Support through a competitive salary and benefits, career development opportunities, and quality tools and policies. Benefits include a retirement plan, generous leave, discounts, gym membership, and more. Our work aims to change the world, and retail team members have access to confidential 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 not viewed until interview. Please complete the work history section in the online application. A satisfactory DBS check is required for employment.

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

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

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

About Us

As the world’s largest independent cancer research charity, we conduct research into prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Our goal is to see 3 in 4 people survive cancer by 2034. We offer excellent career prospects and the chance to make a real difference. Join us and help change lives.