At a Glance
- Tasks: Oversee shop operations on Sundays and support a diverse team of volunteers.
- Company: Join a retail team dedicated to fundraising for cancer research.
- Benefits: Enjoy a substantial retirement plan and discounts on travel and technology.
- Other info: Position is permanent, located in Pitlochry, with flexible hours.
- Why this job: This role offers keyholder responsibility with training provided in a vibrant environment.
- Qualifications: Candidates should have experience in customer service and adaptability in changing situations.
The predicted salary is between 12.71 - 12.71 £ per hour.
Retail store assistant (with keyholder responsibility) – £12.71 per hour plus benefits.
Reports to: Shop manager.
Department: Trading.
Contract: Permanent.
Hours: 6 – Sundays (must be flexible for extra hours).
Location: Pitlochry.
Closing date: 28th June 2026 23:55.
Responsibilities- Oversee the running of the shop on a Sunday, including taking keyholder responsibility (training provided) and supporting a diverse team of volunteers.
- Assist the wider shop team in achieving sales and fundraising targets.
- Review and process donated goods and new stock.
- Develop creative ideas to help generate new income, with guidance from the Shop Manager.
- Use customer service skills to make customers and supporters feel welcome and appreciated.
- Maintain shop standards regarding safeguarding, compliance and health & safety.
- Perform varied manual handling and physical activity required within day‑to‑day duties of the role.
- Working knowledge of what makes great customer service.
- Experience working in a lively and vibrant environment.
- Adaptability in changing situations; able to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
- Commercial awareness.
- Ability to create relationships and communicate well.
- Flexibility – retail teams cover needs by working on a rota basis.
- Substantial retirement plan.
- Generous and flexible leave allowance.
- Discounts on travel, technology and other items.
- Gym membership.
- Confidential wellbeing support from the Retail Trust.
We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under‑represented. 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 recruitment@cancer.org.uk or 020 3469 8400 as soon as possible.
Unfortunately we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, to protect young people from health, safety and safeguarding risks.
Retail Sunday Assistant (Pitlochry) employer: Cancer Research UK
Work for a leading charity focused on cancer research, offering a generous leave allowance and gym membership. The team values equality, diversity, and inclusion, actively encouraging applications from under-represented backgrounds. Located in the scenic town of Pitlochry, this role supports a meaningful mission.
