Retail Store Assistant (Rothesay)

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Retail Store Assistant

£12.21 per hour plus benefits

Reports to: Shop manager

Department: Trading

Location: Rothesay Shop

Contract: Permanent

Working hours: Part-time 15 hours per week

Closing date: 27th April 2025 23:55 (may close earlier if filled)

**The internal title for this role is Shop Assistant.

Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK. Cancer Research UK cannot offer visa sponsorship.

About Cancer Research UK: We exist to beat cancer. We are dedicated professionals making a difference every day. We seek a talented individual eager to develop their skills and join our mission.

Role overview: We are looking for a motivated store assistant to join our trading team. You will act as an ambassador for Cancer Research UK, engaging with the community and representing our brand and initiatives.

Key responsibilities:

1. Providing excellent customer and supporter service.
2. Working as part of the shop team to meet sales and fundraising goals.
3. Maintaining shop standards, including visual presentation, safeguarding, and health and safety compliance.
4. Building relationships with the community and colleagues.
5. Supporting fundraising events to meet targets.
6. Taking keyholder responsibilities (training provided).
7. Performing manual handling and physical activities as required.

Candidate requirements:

• 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, balancing work and personal life.

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Benefits: Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, career development opportunities, and access to wellbeing support from the Retail Trust.

Application process: We use anonymised shortlisting to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion. CVs are required but only reviewed after interview invitation. Employment is contingent on a satisfactory DBS check.

For more information, visit our website or contact us at recruitment@cancer.org.uk.

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We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, especially underrepresented ethnic minorities. Please inform us of any adjustments needed during the application process by contacting recruitment@cancer.org.uk or calling 020 3469 8400. We do not recruit individuals under 18 to ensure safety and safeguarding.

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