Retail Assistant Portobello

Retail store assistant (with keyholder responsibility)

£12.71 per hour plus benefits

Reports to:

Shop manager

Department:
Trading

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

6 – Sundays only

Location:

Edinburgh, Portobello

Closing date: 21st June 2026 23:55

We’re looking for a motivated retail assistant to join Cancer Research UK’s trading team. You’ll act as an ambassador for the charity and take responsibility for the shop on a Sunday.

• Oversee the running of the shop on a Sunday, taking keyholder responsibility and supporting a diverse team of volunteers.
• Assist the wider shop team to achieve sales and fundraising targets.
• Review and process donated goods and new stock.
• Develop creative ideas to generate new income with guidance from the Shop Manager.
• Use customer service skills to welcome and appreciate customers and supporters.
• Maintain shop standards regarding safeguarding, compliance and health and safety.
• Perform varied manual handling and physical activity as required.

• Working knowledge of excellent customer service.
• Experience working in a lively and vibrant environment.
• Adaptability in changing situations and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commercial awareness.
• Strong relationship building and communication skills.
• Flexibility to work on a rota basis; willing to work outside normal business hours.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including a substantial retirement plan, a flexible leave allowance, discounts on travel, technology, gym membership, and additional perks. Our retail teams have access to confidential wellbeing support from the Retail Trust.

Cancer Research UK is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, especially those from ethnic minority groups under-represented in the charity sector.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. Applicants under the age of 18 will not be considered. Any offer of employment will require a satisfactory basic DBS check.