Retail Weekend Sales Assistant (Newton Abbot, Queen St)

Cancer Research UK

Not Interested
Bookmark
Report This Job

profile Job Location:

Newton Abbot - UK

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: Yesterday
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Millions of bargain-hunters.Endless pre-loved items.Onemeaningful purpose.

RetailStoreAssistant

12.71per hourplusbenefits

Reports to:Shop manager

Department:Trading

Location:Newton Abbott (Queen St) shop

Contract:Fixed-term contract until 9th January 2027

Working hours:Part time 21 hours per week(Weekends & one weekday)

Closing date:

External:19th May 2026 23:55

Internal:In line with organisational policy this role will remain open for internal applications until: 24th May 2026 23:55

**The internal title for this role isShop Assistant.

Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UKis not able tooffer visa sponsorship.

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 wants to develop their skills someone like you.

Werelooking for a motivated storeassistantto join Cancer Research UKs trading team.Youllbe acting as an ambassador for Cancer Research UK.Your shop will be a place where your community gets to meet our people understand our brand and see some of thegreat thingswe do.

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

What will I be doing

  • Providing excellent customer and supporter service.

  • Working as an integral part of the shop team to achieve ambitious sales and fundraising targets.

  • Assistingwithmaintainingshop standardsincluding visual presentation safeguarding compliance and health and safety.

  • Creating relationships with your local community and Cancer Research UK colleagues.

  • Supporting fundraising events for your store to achieve fundraising targets.

  • Taking keyholder responsibility as(training provided).

  • There will be a varied amount of manual handling and physical activitywithin the day-to-day duties of the role.

Whatare you looking for

  • Anunderstandingof what makesgreatcustomer service.

  • Experience of working in a busy customer service environment.

  • The ability to manage your own workloadand work independently when.

  • The ability to work well in a team.

  • Excellentcommunication skills.

  • Flexibility 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 wedontforget that you have a life outside of work too.

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 work from fundingcutting-edgeresearch to developing public policy will change the world.Itsexciting to be part of our team.

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

How do I apply

Weoperatean anonymised shortlisting processin our commitment to equalitydiversityand inclusion. CVs arefor 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.

For more information on this career opportunity pleasevisit our websiteor contact us at.

For more updates on our work and careers follow us on:Linked InFacebookInstagramXandYouTube.

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.


Required Experience:

Junior IC

Millions of bargain-hunters.Endless pre-loved items.Onemeaningful purpose.RetailStoreAssistant12.71per hourplusbenefitsReports to:Shop managerDepartment:TradingLocation:Newton Abbott (Queen St) shopContract:Fixed-term contract until 9th January 2027Working hours:Part time 21 hours per week(Weekends ...
View more view more