Retail Assistant; St John's Wood

Overview

Millions of bargain-hunters. Endless pre-loved items. One meaningful purpose. Retail store assistant (with keyholder responsibility) £13.65 per hour plus benefits.

Reports to:

Shop manager. Department:
Trading.

Contract:

Permanent.

Hours:

7.5 – Sundays only.

Location:

St John's Wood shop.

Closing date:
External: 15th July 2026 23:55. Internal:
In line with organisational policy this role will remain open for internal applications until: 15th July 2026 23:55.

Please note:

You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.

• Overseeing the running of the shop on a Sunday, including taking keyholder responsibility (training provided) and supporting a diverse team of volunteers.
• Assisting the wider shop team in achieving sales and fundraising targets.
• Reviewing and processing donated goods and new stock.
• Generating new income ideas with guidance from the Shop Manager.
• Using customer service skills to ensure customers and supporters feel welcome and appreciated.
• Maintaining shop standards regarding safeguarding, compliance and health and safety.
• Performing a varied amount of manual handling and physical activity as part of day-to-day duties.

• Working knowledge of great customer service.
• Experience in a lively and vibrant environment.
• Adaptability in changing situations and the ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to create relationships and communicate well.
• Flexibility to work on a rota basis; we understand you have a life outside of work.

We offer a generous benefits package, opportunities for career and personal development, and access to high-quality tools, policies and processes to enable you to do your job well. Benefits include a substantial retirement plan, generous leave allowance, discounts on travel and technology, gym membership, and more. Confidential wellbeing support is available from the Retail Trust.

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications, but we won’t be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Please complete the work history section of the online application form to enable quick, fair and objective assessment. An offer of employment is subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.

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