Retail Store Manager; Lytham

Retail Store Manager

Location:

Lytham. Salary: £27,336–£32,067 per annum plus benefits. Full time, 37.5 hours per week. Permanent contract under the Trading Department, reporting to the Area Manager.

• Guide, inspire and engage a team of paid staff and volunteers, including recruitment, retention and development.
• Own and deliver the commercial running of the store: display and merchandising, stock management, maintaining shop standards and layout, and achieving sales & income targets.
• Lead by example and provide excellent customer and supporter service.
• Maximise profit through effective cost control and sales.
• Build relationships with the local community and Cancer Research UK colleagues.
• Plan and run creative fundraising events to meet the store’s fundraising targets.
• Maintain compliance with health & safety, safeguarding, security, administration and HR policies.
• Perform manual handling and physical activities required on a day‑to‑day basis.
• Spend 4 weeks in a training shop, learning from a Training Shop Manager.
• Subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.

• Experience managing and inspiring a diverse team.
• Comfort working against targets and motivating others to meet them.
• Ability to multi‑task in a lively environment.
• Working knowledge of customer service excellence.
• Commercial awareness and knowledge of high‑street fashion retail.
• Adaptability and the ability to work effectively independently.
• Awareness of the price, value and worth of items.
• Flexibility to cover rota-based working hours.

• Generous salary and benefits package including a substantial retirement plan, flexible leave allowance and discounts on travel, technology, gym membership and more.
• Career and personal development opportunities.
• High‑quality tools, policies and processes to support the role.
• Access to confidential well‑being support from the Retail Trust.

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under‑represented.

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.

Closing date: 26th July 2026 23:55.