Retail Store Manager (Stratford upon Avon)
Sep 7, 2026
Endless pre-loved items. Acrucialsource of fundraising. A store that runs your way.
RetailStoreManager
Reports to: Area manager
Department: Trading
Contract: Fixed term contract until 16th January 2027
Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week
External: 20th September :55
Internal: In line with organisational policy this role will remain open for internal applications until: 20th September :55
Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UKis not abletooffer visa sponsorship.
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. That’s why we’re looking for someone talented, someone who shares our vision, someone like you.
We’relooking for amotivatingstore manager to join Cancer Research UK’s trading team.You’llbeacting as an ambassador for Cancer Research UK,motivatingyour teamtomaximise on sales and fundraising targets.Your shop will bea place where your community gets to meet our people, understand our brand, and see some of thegreat thingswe do.
You’llalso be surrounded by people who are as dedicated to beating cancer as you are.
What will I be doing?
Guiding, inspiring and engaging a team of paid staff and volunteers. This includes recruitment,retentionand development of a diverse shop team.
Taking ownership and responsibilityforcommercial running of your storeincluding display and merchandising, stock management,maintainingshop standards,storelayout,salesand income.
Leading by example and providing excellent customer and supporter service.
Maximising profit through effective cost control and sales.
Creating relationships with your local community and Cancer Research UK colleagues.
Organising and running creative fundraising events for your storeto achieve fundraising targets.
Maintaining compliance with health and safety, safeguarding, security,administrationand HR policies.
There will be a varied amount of manual handling and physical activityrequiredwithin the day-to-day duties of the role.
Whatare you looking for?
Experience of managing and inspiring adiverse team of people.
Comfort working within targets and motivating others to achieve those targets.
The ability to multi-task in a lively environment.
Working knowledge of what makes great customer service.
Knowledge of high street fashion retail.
Adaptability in changing situations, including being able to work effectively independently.
An awareness of the price, value and worth of items.
Flexibility, our retail teams cover the needs of their stores by working on a rota basis. Whilst a level of flexibility is needed to meet the needs of the business, wedon’tforget that you have a life outside of work too.
We make sure you are supported by a generoussalary andbenefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools,policiesand 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.
Weoperatean anonymised shortlisting processin our commitment to equality,diversityand inclusion. CVs arerequiredfor all applications; but wewon’tbe 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 youquickly,fairlyand objectively.
To support your training and development in this role, you will spend 4 weeks in a training shop, learning from a Training Shop Manager, this may be at a different location to the role you applied for.
Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment for this role will be subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.
Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.
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.
Cancer Research UK (CRUK)
We're the world’s largest charity dedicated to saving lives through research.
Cancer Research UK is a leading charity committed to saving lives by advancing research, influencing policies, and providing vital information to combat cancer.
Non-profit Organizations Consumer Services
Company size 1,001–5,000 employees
Company type Nonprofit
Total funding $5.1M Grant
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Retail Store Manager (Stratford upon Avon) employer: Cancer Research UK (CRUK)
Cancer Research UK is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that values community impact and personal growth. As a Part-Time Retail Assistant Manager at our Droitwich Shop, you will enjoy flexible working hours, competitive pay, and the opportunity to lead a passionate team dedicated to making a difference in the fight against cancer. With ongoing training and development opportunities, you'll be empowered to enhance your skills while contributing to a meaningful cause.
