Assistant Shop Manager shop - West St

Overview

Retail Assistant Manager, £13.31 - £15.52 per hour + benefits. Permanent, part time 22.5 hours per week.

Location:

Farnham shop (West St).

Reports to:

Shop Manager. Internal closing date: 19 July 2026. Eligibility to work in the UK is required. Cancer Research UK is a charity that relies on donors and volunteers to support its fundraising and trading activities.

• Support the shop manager to guide, inspire and engage a diverse team of paid staff and volunteers.
• Support the commercial running of the store, including display and merchandising, stock management, maintaining shop standards, store layout, sales and income.
• Lead by example and provide excellent customer and supporter service.
• Work with the shop manager to achieve targets for donated stock, cash, gift aid, average selling price, sell through and stock processing.
• Build relationships with the local community and Cancer Research UK colleagues.
• Support the shop manager in organizing and delivering creative fundraising events to achieve targets.
• Maintain compliance with health and safety, safeguarding, security, administration and HR policies.
• Deputise for the shop manager in their absence.
• Perform 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 ability to work effectively independently.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to build relationships and communicate well.
• Flexibility to cover rota-based shifts; a balance between work needs and personal life.

Generous salary and benefits package, opportunities for career and personal development, and access to tools and processes to enable you to do your job well. Benefits include a substantial retirement plan, generous leave allowance, discounts, gym membership, and wellbeing support from the Retail Trust.

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