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Retail Shop Assistant (Greenock)

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    Full-time
    Entry, Junior & Mid Level
  • Customer Relations
    Hospitality & Retail
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AI generated summary

  • You must be eligible to work in the UK, have customer service experience, communicate well, manage your workload, work in a team, and be flexible. DBS check required; must be 18+.
  • You will provide excellent customer service, meet sales targets, maintain shop standards, engage with the community, support fundraising events, and handle physical tasks as needed.

Requirements

  • You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.
  • 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.
  • 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, we don’t forget that you have a life outside of work too.
  • 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.
  • Taking keyholder responsibility as required (training provided).
  • There will be a varied amount of manual handling and physical activity required within the day-to-day duties of the role.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Retail Shop Assistant.

Where is this job located?

This job is located at the Greenock and Largs Shop.

What is the hourly wage for this position?

The hourly wage for this position is £11.44 plus benefits.

What type of contract is being offered?

A 3-month fixed-term contract (FTC) is being offered for this position.

How many hours per week will I work?

The position is part-time, requiring 15 hours of work per week.

When is the closing date for applications?

The closing date for applications is 10th November 2024 at 23:55.

Do you offer visa sponsorship for this position?

No, Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

What are the key responsibilities of the Retail Shop Assistant?

Key responsibilities include providing excellent customer service, achieving sales and fundraising targets, maintaining shop standards, and supporting fundraising events.

What qualifications or experience do I need to apply?

You need an understanding of great customer service, experience in a busy customer service environment, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Will I receive training for keyholder responsibilities?

Yes, training will be provided for keyholder responsibilities as required.

What benefits are included with this job?

Benefits include a generous salary, a retirement plan, flexible leave allowance, discounts on various services, and access to wellbeing support.

How do I apply for this position?

To apply, you need to complete the online application form with your work history; CVs will only be reviewed after an interview invitation.

Is there a minimum age requirement for this position?

Yes, candidates must be at least 18 years old to apply for this position.

What should I do if I require adjustments during the application process?

You should inform the recruitment team of any concerns or adjustments needed by contacting recruitment@cancer.org.uk or calling 020 3469 8400.

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.