Cancer Research UK (CRUK)
Retail Store Assistant Thurrock Superstore
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Retail Store Assistant Thurrock Superstore
Retail Store Assistant – £12.71 per hour (Part-Time) – Thurrock Superstore
Fixed-term contract (3 months)
Reports to: Shop Manager Department: Trading Location: Thurrock Superstore Contract: 3-month fixed-term Working hours: Part-time, 16 hours per week
External application closing: Tuesday 7th July 2026 23:55 Internal applications close: Sunday 12th July 2026 23:55
Internal Role Title: Shop Assistant
⚠️ Important: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply. Cancer Research UK cannot provide visa sponsorship.
About Cancer Research UK
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer right now and for the future. Our dedicated professionals embrace their purpose every day—reducing the impact of cancer and saving lives. But we need more talented individuals who are passionate about growth, development, and making a difference.
This part-time Retail Store Assistant role is your chance to become an ambassador for Cancer Research UK, connect with your local community, and support fundraising efforts while working alongside a team committed to the same mission: beating cancer together.
What You’ll Do
Acting as a frontline team member, your key responsibilities include:
- Delivering outstanding customer and supporter service, ensuring happy, engaged people enter our stores.
- Contributing to sales and fundraising targets, helping drive ambitions as part of the shop team.
- Maintaining shop standards, including:
- Visual presentation
- Safeguarding compliance
- Health and safety adherence
- Building relationships within both the local community and across the Cancer Research UK team.
- Supporting store-hosted fundraising events to meet targets—training provided in keyholding responsibilities if needed.
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📌 Note: This role involves manual handling, physical activity, and varied duties tailored to the needs of the store and community.
We’re Looking for
Key requirements and qualities include:
- A passion for customer service with an understanding of what creates great experiences.
- Experience in a busy retail or service environment (if possible).
- Self-management skills—ability to balance workloads and work independently where needed.
- Strong team player mentality; you thrive in collaboration.
- Excellent communication skills to connect with colleagues and shoppers alike.
- Flexibility: Though you deserve work-life balance, you’re promised availability to accommodate store needs.
Why Choose Cancer Research UK?
You’ll enjoy more than just a job—you’ll be part of a movement with purpose.
🤝 Benefits package:
- Competitive salary of £12.71 per hour
- High-quality tools and policies supporting your efficiency and well-being.
- Comprehensive retirement plan, tailored to your needs.
📈 Career and skill growth opportunities reflective of our commitment to supporting your personal and professional development.
💙 Beyond financial rewards:
- Generous and flexible leave policy (because well-rested, inspired colleagues are the best!”
- Access to wellbeing support, provided through our partnership with The Retail Trust.
- Discounts on travel, health & technology, gym memberships, and more.
Most importantly, you’ll be part of changing the world—advancing cancer research, influencing public policy, and helping individuals live better lives.
How to Apply
- Application process: We use an anonymised shortlisting process to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- CV requirement: Submit a full CV for interview consideration—but know that your online application will be assessed based solely on the work history section until further notice.
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Inclusivity and Support
We believe every candidate has the power to perform at their best. If you need adjustments or have concerns regarding the application/interview process, please contact us immediately:
- Email: recruitment@cancer.org.uk
- Phone: 020 3469 8400
🌱 Encouraging applications from:
- All backgrounds, particularly those from ethnic minority groups underrepresented within our teams.
- Our desire to build a community where everyone feels they belong underpins our values and goals.
Minimum Age Requirement: Unfortunately, we are unable to employ anyone under 18 to uphold our health & safety and safeguarding policies.
Join us to Change the World
Why you’ll love beating cancer with us
🔬 Advancing research: Funding breakthrough treatments and accelerating earlier diagnosis. 💡 Empowering people: Helping those affected by cancer thrive with clearer, kinder information. ✊ Impactful teamwork: Join a collective of mission-driven professionals united by ambition.
A meaningful purpose? Yes. A secure role that contributes positively? Every day. Become part of Cancer Research UK’s legacy one step at a time and find your purpose here.
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