Logo of Huzzle

Home

Matches

Explore

Manage

Retail Shop Assistant (Barnet)

image

Cancer Research UK

8d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior & Mid Level
  • Quick Apply
    4d left

AI generated summary

  • You must be 18+, eligible to work in the UK, with retail and customer service experience, great communication skills, and an interest in fashion. A DBS check is required.
  • You will provide excellent customer service, maintain shop standards, assist in fundraising events, and build community relationships while achieving sales and fundraising targets.

Requirements

  • You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy.
  • An understanding of what makes great customer service.
  • Experience of working in a busy customer service environment.
  • The ability to manage your own workload and work independently when required.
  • The ability to work well in a team.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • An understanding or an interest in fashion.
  • Retail experience.
  • Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment for this role will be subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.
  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • Providing excellent customer and supporter service.
  • Working as an integral part of the shop team to achieve ambitious sales and fundraising targets.
  • Assisting with maintaining shop standards including visual presentation, safeguarding compliance and health and safety.
  • Creating relationships with your local community and Cancer Research UK colleagues.
  • Supporting fundraising events for your store to achieve fundraising targets.

FAQs

What is the pay rate for the Retail Shop Assistant position?

The pay rate for the Retail Shop Assistant position is £11.79 per hour.

What is the duration of the contract for this role?

The contract for this role is a 6-month fixed-term contract.

What are the working hours for the Retail Shop Assistant position?

The working hours for this position are part-time, totaling 22.5 hours per week on a rota basis.

Is there a deadline for applications for this job?

Yes, the closing date for applications is 8th December 2024 at 23:55, although the vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications are received or a suitable candidate is found.

Is eligibility to work in the UK required for this position?

Yes, you must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy, as Cancer Research UK is unable to offer visa sponsorship.

What qualifications or skills are needed for the Retail Shop Assistant role?

Candidates should have an understanding of great customer service, experience in a busy customer service environment, the ability to manage their own workload, work well in a team, and possess excellent communication skills. Ideally, an understanding or interest in fashion and some retail experience would also be beneficial.

What kind of benefits can employees expect from this role?

Employees can expect a generous benefits package that includes a substantial retirement plan, a flexible leave allowance, discounts on various services like travel and gym memberships, as well as career and personal development opportunities.

How does the application process for this role work?

The application process includes completing an online application form with a work history section. CVs are required but will only be viewed once candidates are invited for an interview, as the organization operates an anonymised shortlisting process for fairness.

Will there be a background check for this role?

Yes, any offer of employment for this role will be subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.

What if I have concerns or need adjustments during the application process?

Candidates are encouraged to inform the organization of any concerns or adjustments they might need during the application or interview process by contacting recruitment@cancer.org.uk or calling 020 3469 8400.

image

Cancer Research UK

Science & Healthcare
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2002
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Cancer Research UK is a renowned charitable organisation dedicated to advancing cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and support. Their overarching goal is to bring about a future where all cancers are cured, ensuring that individuals can lead full and healthy lives. Through funding groundbreaking research, raising awareness, and providing crucial support, Cancer Research UK strives to make a profound impact on cancer outcomes. Their relentless efforts are focused on improving prevention strategies, enhancing early detection methods, and developing effective treatments, with the ultimate aim of saving lives and improving the well-being of those affected by cancer.

Benefits

  • Flexible Working

    We encourage a flexible working culture, including options such as home-working, reduced or flexi-hours, job shares, job-splits, compressed and core hours. We offer a high level of flexibility for the vast majority of our office-based roles, meaning that you’ll only be required to work from a specific location for 1 or 2 days a week on average.

  • Income Protection and Life Assurance

    We provide all staff with free insurance policies, paying 50% of your salary if you are unable to work through illness, and up to 4 times your salary for your beneficiaries should the unthinkable happen and you die while in our employment.

  • Pension

    Our Retirement Plan is worth up to 12% of salary and offers all employees a flexible way to build a pension fund, no matter which stage of your career you’re at. You’ll be given choice, control, financial benefits and valuable protection benefits. It is a defined contribution plan, which means contributions paid into the plan by you and by Cancer Research UK are invested in the funds you choose—you can have as little or as much control over this as you want.

  • Payroll giving

    We offer all employees a way to support any charity of their choice tax-free through their salary. Payroll Giving is a very effective way of supporting causes close to your heart: A £10 monthly donation will only cost you £8 as a standard tax-rate payer and even less, £6 if you are higher tax-rate payer.

  • Annual Leave

    For the majority of our roles we offer 25 days holiday a year plus bank holidays, and an extra day for Christmas Eve. You can choose to use the religious bank holidays flexibly.