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Retail Sunday Assistant (Sheffield, Ecclesall Road)

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Cancer Research UK

3d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior & Mid Level
  • Customer Relations
    Hospitality & Retail
  • Sheffield
  • Quick Apply
    9d left

AI generated summary

  • You must be eligible to work in the UK, have customer service knowledge, retail experience, adaptability, commercial awareness, strong communication skills, and be over 18. A DBS check is required.
  • You will manage the shop on Sundays, support volunteers, achieve sales targets, process donations, generate income ideas, provide excellent customer service, and uphold health and safety standards.

Requirements

  • You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy.
  • 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.
  • 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

  • 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 is the hourly pay for the Retail Sunday Assistant position?

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

What are the working hours for this role?

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

What is the location of the job?

The location of the job is Sheffield, Ecclesall Road.

What responsibilities will I have as a Retail Sunday Assistant?

As a Retail Sunday Assistant, you will oversee the running of the shop, support a team of volunteers, assist in achieving sales and fundraising targets, process donated goods, maintain shop standards, and use customer service skills.

Do I need to have previous retail experience to apply?

While retail experience is preferred, a working knowledge of customer service and adaptability in lively environments is important for this role.

Will I receive any training for keyholder responsibilities?

Yes, training will be provided for keyholder responsibilities.

Is this position permanent?

Yes, this position is permanent.

What benefits are offered with this position?

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

How do I apply for this position?

To apply, you need to complete the online application form and submit a CV. However, the CV will not be reviewed until candidates are invited for an interview.

Is there an age requirement for this position?

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

How does Cancer Research UK support diversity and inclusion in the hiring process?

Cancer Research UK operates an anonymised shortlisting process and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, particularly those from under-represented ethnic minority backgrounds.

Will I need to undergo a background check for this position?

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

Can I reach out for more information about the job or application process?

Yes, you can contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk for more information about this career opportunity.

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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.