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Retail Shop Assistant (Whitton)

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Cancer Research UK

Dec 6

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior & Mid Level
  • Customer Relations
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You should have strong customer service skills, experience in a busy environment, ability to work independently and in a team, excellent communication, and ideally an interest in fashion.
  • You will provide excellent customer service, support sales and fundraising efforts, maintain shop standards, build community relationships, and assist with fundraising events.

Requirements

  • A n 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 a bility to work well in a team.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • And ideally
  • An understanding or an interest in fashion.
  • Retail experience.

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 job title for this position?

The job title is Retail Shop Assistant.

What is the hourly wage for this position?

The hourly wage is £11.79 per hour.

What are the working hours for this role?

The working hours are part-time at 15 hours per week.

Where is the job located?

The job is located in Whitton.

Is this position permanent or temporary?

This position is permanent.

Who will I report to in this role?

You will report to the Shop Manager.

When is the closing date for applications?

The closing date is open until filled, as shortlisting will be done on a rolling basis.

What kind of skills are required for this position?

Required skills include an understanding of great customer service, experience in a busy customer service environment, the ability to work independently and in a team, and excellent communication skills.

Is retail experience preferred for this role?

Yes, retail experience is ideally preferred for this role.

What benefits does this job offer?

The job offers a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on travel and technology, gym membership, and more.

How do I apply for this position?

To apply, you need to complete the online application form, including the work history section, and submit your CV when invited for an interview.

Is a DBS check required for this position?

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

Can applicants below the age of 18 apply for this role?

Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18 due to health & safety and safeguarding risks.

How does Cancer Research UK ensure equality and diversity in the hiring process?

Cancer Research UK operates an anonymised shortlisting process to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in their hiring practices.

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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.