Retail Assistant Manager (Jersey)

**Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK and Jersey to apply for this vacancy. Those without settled status in the UK require a formal work permit to work in Jersey. Cancer Research UKis not able tooffer visa sponsorship. Please check location before applying**

Endless pre-loved items. A talented team. One clear purpose.

RetailAssistantManager

14.19per hourbenefits

Reports to:Shop manager

Department:Trading

Contract:Fixed-term contract until 1stFebruary 2027

Working hours:Full time 37.5 hours per week OR Part time (2/3 days) 15 or 22.5 hours per week

Location:Jersey shop

External Closing date:9th August2026 23:55

Internal:In line with organisational policy this role will remain open for internal applications until: 9th August 2026 23:55

**The internal title for this role isAssistant Shop Manager.

At Cancer Research UK we exist to beat cancer.

We are professionals with purpose beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. Thats why were looking for someone talented someone who shares our vision someone like you.

Were looking for a motivated Assistant Shop Manager to join Cancer Research UKs trading team in our busy and vibrant St Helier store Jersey. Situated in the heart of Jerseys capital our shop serves a wide variety of customers from local residents to the many tourists who visit the island throughout the year. With a population of around 36000 St Helier is Jerseys largest settlement and only town offering a unique blend of community spirit and a lively retail environment.

Youll be acting as an ambassador for Cancer Research UK supporting the Shop Manager and your team to maximise income through people resources and stock. This is a fast-paced and varied role where no two days are the same. From supporting customers and volunteers to merchandising fundraising stock management and community engagement youll enjoy a broad range of responsibilities and opportunities to make a real impact.

Youll also be surrounded by people who are as dedicated to beating cancer as you are.

• Supporting the Shop Manager to guide inspire and engage a diverse team of paid staff and volunteers.
• Supporting the commercial running of the store including display and merchandising stock management maintaining shop standards store layout sales and income.
• Leading by example and providing excellent customer and supporter service to our diverse customer base of local residents and visitors.
• Working alongside the Shop Manager to achieve targets for donated stock cash Gift Aid average selling price sell-through and stock processing.
• Creating relationships with your local community customers supporters and Cancer Research UK colleagues.
• Supporting the Shop Manager in the organisation and delivery of creative fundraising events to achieve fundraising targets.
• Maintaining compliance with health and safety safeguarding security administration and HR policies.
• Deputising for the Shop Manager in their absence.
• Contributing to the dynamic day-to-day running of a very busy shop where tasks and priorities can change quickly.
• There will be a varied amount of manual handling and physical activity required within the day-to-day duties of the role.

• A working knowledge of what makes great customer service.
• Retail or hospitality experience would be advantageous; however we welcome applications from anyone with experience working with people and delivering great service.
• Experience of working in a lively busy and customer-focused environment.
• A positive hands-on approach and willingness to get stuck in where needed.
• Flexibility and adaptability in changing situations including being able to work effectively independently.
• A willingness to learn develop new skills and take on a variety of responsibilities.
• Commercial awareness.
• The ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with a wide range of people.
• Someone who enjoys being part of an island community and contributing to local causes.
• Flexibility as our retail teams cover the needs of their stores by working on a rota basis. Whilst a level of flexibility is needed to meet the needs of the business we dont forget that you have a life outside of work too.

• Work in a busy and engaging store with a fantastic mix of local customers and tourists.
• Enjoy genuine variety in your role with no two days being the same.
• Be part of a supportive team making a real difference in your local community.
• Develop valuable retail leadership and commercial skills while helping to fund life-saving cancer research.
• Experience the unique community feel of Jersey while working in the heart of St Helier.

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What will I gain

We make sure you are supported by a generoussalary andbenefits package a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality toolspoliciesand processes to enable you to do your job well.

Our benefits package includes a substantial retirement plan a generous and flexible leave allowance discounts on anything from travel to technology gym membership and much more.

Our retail teams also have access to confidential wellbeing support from the Retail Trust.

For the full job description and more information about working with us please contact

How do I apply

Weoperatean anonymised shortlisting processin our commitment to equalitydiversityand inclusion. CVs arerequiredfor all applications; but wewontbe able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess youquicklyfairlyand objectively.

Owing to the nature of this position any offer of employment for this role will be subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.

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Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong benefits from and participates in the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.

We want to see every candidate performing at their best throughout the job application process interview process and whilst at work. We therefore ask you to inform us of any concerns you have or any adjustments you might need to enable this to happen. Please contact or 0as soon as possible.

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.