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Retail Supervisor (Glasgow Forge Superstore)

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Customer Relations
    Sales & Business Development
  • Glasgow

Requirements

  • Experience of supervising and inspiring a diverse team of people.
  • Comfort working in a vibrant and fast-paced customer facing environment.
  • The ability to create relationships and communicate well.
  • Commercial awareness.
  • Adaptability to changing situations.
  • Creativity and an ability to use your initiative and provide direction to a team.
  • Flexibility, our retail teams cover the needs of their stores by working on a rota basis. While 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

  • Taking responsibility for the commercial running of the clothing/fashion department. This includes display and merchandising, stock management and generation, maintaining shop standards, store layout, sales and income.
  • Working alongside the superstore management team to meet agreed targets for donated stock, cash, benchmark gift aid, average selling price, sell through and stock processing.
  • Leading by example and providing excellent customer and supporter service.
  • Supporting the organisation and delivery of creative fundraising events for your store.
  • Deputising for the superstore management team by assuming additional responsibilities including supervision of colleagues and volunteers, assisting with team training and undertaking keyholder responsibilities when required.
  • 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 salary range for the Retail Supervisor position?

The salary range for the Retail Supervisor position is £23,528 to £27,460 plus benefits.

What are the working hours for this role?

The working hours for this role are full-time, at 37.5 hours per week.

Where is the Retail Supervisor position located?

The Retail Supervisor position is located at Glasgow Forge Superstore.

What is the closing date for applications?

The closing date for applications is 24th November 2024 at 23:55, though the vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications are received or a suitable candidate is found.

Is visa sponsorship available for this role?

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

What type of experience is required for this position?

Experience of supervising and inspiring a diverse team of people is required for this position.

Will I be required to perform physical tasks?

Yes, there will be a varied amount of manual handling and physical activity required within the day-to-day duties of the role.

What benefits are included with this position?

The benefits package includes a substantial retirement plan, generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on various services, gym membership, and access to confidential wellbeing support from the Retail Trust.

Is there a training opportunity for new employees?

Yes, the role includes assisting with team training as part of the responsibilities.

How should I apply for this position?

To apply for this position, you need to complete the online application form and submit your CV. The CV will be viewed only if you are invited for an interview.

Are there support adjustments available during the application process?

Yes, candidates are encouraged to inform the recruitment team of any concerns or adjustments needed to enable them to perform at their best during the application process.

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.

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