Cancer Research UK (CRUK)
Stock Processor (Kirkcaldy)
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Millions of bargain-hunters. Endless pre-loved items. One meaningful purpose.
Retail Stock Processor
£12.71 per hour plus benefits Hours: Part-time (8 hours per week, x2 4-hour shifts) Location: Kirkcaldy
About the Role
Reports to: Store Manager Department: Trading Contract: Permanent
Application Closes: 5th July 2026 (23:55)
Eligibility: You must be eligible to work in the UK.
Cancer Research UK is dedicated to beating cancer. We are professionals with purpose, empowering our teams to make a real difference. Are you someone talented and driven who wants to develop their skills? If you’d like to join us, we’re looking for a proactive Retail Stock Processor to join our trading team!
As a stock processor, you will act as an ambassador, ensuring pre-loved items are cared for and ready for their next home. Every task you perform will directly contribute to our mission of reducing the impact of cancer—making people’s lives better through research, support, and fundraising.
Key Responsibilities
- Processing and maintaining new and donated stock, including pricing, steaming, tagging, and stock rotation/replenishment.
- Assisting the store team to achieve sales and fundraising targets.
- Supporting colleagues and volunteers in stock processing through training and guidance.
- Enforcing safeguarding, compliance, security, and health & safety standards.
- Using your customer service skills to ensure customers and supporters feel welcomed and valued.
- Managing manual handling and physical activities, often demanded in this role.
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About You
We’re looking for someone who shares our determination and asks:
"How can I make a difference?"
Key Skills & Experience
- Experience in a busy, customer-facing environment.
- Adaptability to changing situations and workloads.
- A proactive mindset and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Strong time management and shelf management skills.
- A positive approach to building relationships with the community.
Flexibility
- While flexibility is key to meeting store needs, we understand balancing work and personal life is importanOur retail teams operate on a rota basis, so your input is always welcome.
What We Offer
As a charity with meaningful work, we provide exceptional benefits to recognise your efforts and support your growth:
✅ Retirement plan ✅ Generous flexible leave allowance ✅ Discounts (travel, tech, gyms, and more!) ✅ Access to retail wellbeing support from The Retail Trust ✅ High-quality training and professional development opportunities
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How to Apply
Cancer Research UK operates an anonymised shortlisting process to create a fair, inclusive hiring environment.
- Complete the online application form (CV not required initially but requested later).
- Submit your work history section for fair and objective assessment.
- Satisfactory basic DBS check required before progression.
For all queries, contact: recruitment@cancer.org.uk
Additional Notes
- Social Media & Engagement: Stay updated via LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, and YouTube.
- Chartership & Diversity Commitment: We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, especially those from under-represented ethnic minorities.
"Our vision is a charity where everyone feels a sense of belonging and actively contributes to our mission."
Please inform us of any adjustments or challenges you may face during the application process so we can accommodate your needs.
Find more about how to apply here.
Our Commitments
- We are unable to recruit individuals under the age of 18, to protect them in terms of health & safety and safeguarding.
Of course, discover more about our impact—every contribution, even at this role, plays a part in our mission to save and improve lives through cancer research.
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