Retail Sunday Assistant (Hemel Hempstead) at Cancer Research UK

Millions of bargain-hunters. Endless pre-loved items. One meaningful purpose.

Retail Store Assistant (with Keyholder Responsibility)

• Hourly Rate: £11.44 per hour
• Reports to: Shop Manager
• Department: Trading
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Part-time, 6 hours per week – Sundays only
• Location: Hemel Hempstead
• Closing Date: 1st December 2024, 23:55

Please note: This role may close early if a high number of applications are received or if a suitable candidate is identified. To avoid disappointment, we encourage you to apply promptly.

Eligibility: You must have the right to work in the UK, as Cancer Research UK cannot offer visa sponsorship for this position.

About Us

At Cancer Research UK, our mission is to beat cancer.

We are professionals with purpose, committed to making progress every day. To achieve our ambitious goals faster, we’re looking for talented individuals like you—someone eager to grow their skills and make an impact.

We’re looking for a motivated Retail Assistant to join our trading team. As an ambassador for Cancer Research UK, you’ll take on keyholder responsibilities and oversee the shop on Sundays.

In this lively and vibrant environment, you’ll discover something new every day—whether it’s a new fashion trend, a local community connection, or an untapped personal talent.

You’ll also work alongside people just as dedicated to beating cancer as you are.

Your Role

• Overseeing the shop’s operations on Sundays, including keyholder responsibilities (full training provided) and supporting a talented team of volunteers.
• Assisting the shop team in achieving sales and fundraising targets.
• Reviewing and processing donated goods and new stock.
• Developing creative ideas to generate additional income, with guidance from the Shop Manager.
• Using customer service skills to ensure customers and supporters feel valued and welcomed.
• Maintaining shop standards regarding compliance, safeguarding, and health and safety.

What We’re Looking For

• A good understanding of what makes excellent customer service.
• Experience working in a lively, dynamic environment.
• Adaptability in changing situations, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Commercial awareness.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Ideally, experience in retail or an understanding of the fashion industry.

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What You’ll Gain

Every employee contributes to our progress, helping to support our mission to beat cancer. That’s something we find truly inspiring.

In return, we provide a generous benefits package, extensive career and personal development opportunities, and high-quality tools, policies, and processes to help you excel in your role.

Our benefits include:

• A substantial retirement plan.
• Generous and flexible leave allowances.
• Discounts on a wide range of products and services, including travel, technology, and gym memberships.

Being part of Cancer Research UK means contributing to transformative work, from funding cutting-edge research to shaping public policy. It’s an exciting and rewarding environment.

How to Apply

We use an anonymised shortlisting process as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. While CVs are required, we won’t review them until after shortlisting. Instead, please complete the work history section of the online application form for a fair and objective assessment.

Our retail teams work on a rota basis to meet the needs of their stores, but we value your life outside of work and aim to offer flexibility where possible.

Due to the nature of this role, any employment offer will be subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.

Learn more about our incredible retail teams on our website or contact us at recruitment@cancer.org.uk.

Additional Information

• For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
• Cancer Research UK aims to foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, including ethnic minority backgrounds.
• If you need any adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us at recruitment@cancer.org.uk or call 020 3469 8400.

Please note: Due to safeguarding and health and safety considerations, we cannot hire anyone under the age of 18.