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Retail Sunday Assistant (Blackpool)

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

  • You should have customer service knowledge, experience in vibrant environments, adaptability, commercial awareness, strong communication skills, flexibility, and be 18+. A DBS check is required.
  • You will oversee shop operations on Sundays, manage volunteers, support sales goals, process donations, generate income ideas, ensure customer satisfaction, and uphold safety standards.

Requirements

  • A working knowledge of what makes great customer service.
  • Experience of working in a lively and vibrant environment.
  • Adaptability in changing situations, including being able to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
  • Commercial awareness.
  • The ability to create relationships and communicate well.
  • 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.
  • You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.
  • 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

  • Overseeing the running of the shop on a Sunday. This includes taking keyholder responsibility (training provided) and supporting a talented and diverse team of volunteers.
  • Assisting the wider shop team in achieving sales and fundraising targets.
  • Reviewing and processing donated goods and new stock.
  • Coming up with creative ideas to help generate new income, with guidance from the Shop Manager.
  • Using your customer service skills to make sure our customers and supporters feel welcome and appreciated.
  • Maintaining shop standards regarding safeguarding, compliance and health and safety.
  • There will be a varied amount of manual handling and physical activity required within the day-to-day duties of the role.

FAQs

What are the working hours for this position?

The working hours for this position are 6 hours on Sundays only.

What is the hourly pay for the Retail Sunday Assistant role?

The hourly pay for the Retail Sunday Assistant role is £11.44 per hour plus benefits.

Is this a part-time or full-time position?

This is a part-time position, as it requires working only on Sundays.

What qualifications do I need to apply for this role?

You should have a working knowledge of great customer service, experience in a lively environment, adaptability, and commercial awareness.

Will I receive training for keyholder responsibility?

Yes, training will be provided for keyholder responsibility as part of the role.

How do I apply for the Retail Sunday Assistant position?

To apply, you need to complete the online application form, including the work history section, and submit your CV, which will be reviewed once you are invited for an interview.

What should I do if I need any adjustments during the application process?

If you need any adjustments during the application process, please contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk or call 020 3469 8400 as soon as possible.

Is there an age requirement to apply for this position?

Yes, applicants must be at least 18 years old due to health & safety and safeguarding risks.

What benefits does Cancer Research UK offer for this role?

Benefits include a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on travel, technology, gym membership, and access to confidential wellbeing support from the Retail Trust.

When is the closing date for applications?

The closing date for applications is 10 November 2024 at 23:55, but the vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received.

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.