Job Description
Start Your Purpose-Driven Career as a Retail Shop Assistant (Hinckley)
Looking for a meaningful way to spend your Sundays? Join Cancer Research UK as a Retail Shop Assistant (Hinckley) and play your part in beating cancer. This rewarding role offers the chance to manage shop operations on Sundays, work with a fantastic volunteer team, and connect with bargain-hunters while making a real difference. If you’re motivated, customer-focused, and eager to support life-saving research — this could be your perfect opportunity.
Why Choose a Retail Shop Assistant (Hinckley) Role?
As a valued Retail Shop Assistant (Hinckley), you’ll gain hands-on retail experience, keyholder responsibilities, and training to help you grow. Be part of a passionate community that’s committed to saving lives through research and receive access to excellent benefits including flexible leave, retirement plans, wellbeing support, and retail discounts.
What You’ll Do as a Retail Shop Assistant (Hinckley)
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Oversee shop operations and manage keyholder duties on Sundays (full training provided)
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Support a team of dedicated volunteers and work towards sales and fundraising goals
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Process donated and new stock, and suggest creative ways to boost sales
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Deliver excellent customer service to supporters and shoppers
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Uphold safety, safeguarding, and compliance standards
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Carry out varied manual handling and shop floor duties
What We Look For in a Retail Shop Assistant (Hinckley)
Ideal candidates will have:
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Experience delivering great customer service
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Confidence working in a dynamic, fast-paced setting
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Strong adaptability and teamwork skills
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Good commercial awareness and communication abilities
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Flexibility to support shop needs while maintaining work-life balance
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and value diverse perspectives in our team.
How to Apply
Ready to make an impact? Submit your application via our website by 27th April 2025 (23:55). We use an anonymised shortlisting process to promote fairness and inclusivity. All offers are subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.