Cancer Research UK (CRUK)
Retail Sunday Assistant (South Sea)
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Retail Store Assistant (with Keyholder Responsibility)
Millions of bargain-hunters. Endless pre-loved items. One meaningful purpose.
About the Role
Position: Retail store assistant (with keyholder responsibility) Salary & Benefits: £12.71 per hour + benefits Department: Trading Reports to: Shop manager Contract: Permanent Hours: Part-time (6 hours – Sundays only) Location: South Sea Shop
Closing & Opening Dates:
- External: 12th July 2026, 23:55
- Internal: In line with organisational policy (12th July 2026, 23:55)
⚠️ **Eligibility:**Must be eligible to work in the UK. No visa sponsorship available.
The Organisation
At Cancer Research UK, we aim to beat cancer. We thrive on purpose, dedicating our expertise to make a meaningful impact. We seek a motivated, talented retail assistant to join our trading team, handle Sunday shop operations as a keyholder, and join a team passionate about our mission.
Responsibilities
You’ll:
- Oversee Sunday shop operations, including keyholder responsibilities (training provided) and supporting volunteers.
- Help achieve sales and fundraising targets within the wider team.
- Review, receive, and process donated goods and new stock.
- Generate creative revenue ideas (with guidance from the Shop Manager).
- Deliver ** Outstanding customer service**, ensuring supporters feel welcome and valued.
- Uphold safeguarding, compliance, and health & safety standards in-store.
- Prepare for moderate manual handling and physical demands as part of daily duties.
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Requirements
We’re looking for:
- A deep understanding of excellent customer service.
- Experience thriving in a lively and energetic retail environment.
- Adapability and resilience – working independently or as part of a team.
- Commercial awareness and the ability to build relationships.
- Open to flexible work (staff work rota-based, but we respect a work-life balance).
Benefits
When you join, you’ll get:
- Generous benefits package: Retirement plan, leave allowance, travel/gym/tech discounts, and more.
- Career & personal growth opportunities to flourish.
- Retail-specific wellbeing support via the Retail Trust.
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How to Apply
We follow an anonymous shortlisting process to foster equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- Required: Full CV—not reviewed until invite extended.
- Substitute: Fill out our online work history section during application for a fair assessment.
🔍 Note: Offer of employment is subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.
For more details, visit our website or email: recruitment@cancer.org.uk
About Us
Our vision is to create a place where everybody feels they belong and participates actively. We actively encourage applications from under-represented groups, especially those from ethnic minority backgrounds.
To ensure all candidates thrive, if you require adjustments or have accessibility concerns, please contact: Email: recruitment@cancer.org.uk Phone: 020 3469 8400
❌ Note: We’re unable to recruit individuals under 18 due to safeguarding and health and safety risks.
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