Assistant Shop Manager

Retail Assistant Manager

£12.84 - £15.00 plus benefits

Reports to:

Shop manager
Department:
Trading

Contract:

Mat Cover

Working hours:

Part time 30 hours per week

Location:

North Berwick Shop

Closing date: 26th January 23:55

Internal title:
Assistant Shop Manager

Eligibility:
Must be eligible to work in the UK. Cancer Research UK does not offer visa sponsorship.

We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. We need someone talented, shares our vision.

• Supporting the shop manager to guide, inspire and engage a diverse team of paid staff and volunteers.
• Supporting the commercial running of the store including display and merchandising, stock management, maintaining shop standards, store layout, sales and income.
• Leading by example and providing excellent customer and supporter service.
• Working alongside the shop manager to achieve targets for donated stock, cash, gift aid, average selling price, sell through and stock processing.
• Creating relationships with local community and Cancer Research UK colleagues.
• Supporting the shop manager in the organisation and delivery of creative fundraising events to achieve fundraising targets.
• Maintaining compliance with health and safety, safeguarding, security, administration and HR policies.
• Deputising for the shop manager in their absence.
• Varied manual handling and physical activity required within day‑to‑day duties.

• Working knowledge of great customer service.
• Experience working in a lively and vibrant environment.
• Adaptability in changing situations; able to work independently.
• Commercial awareness.
• Ability to create relationships and communicate well.
• Flexibility – retail teams cover needs on a rota basis; life outside work matters.

Generous salary and benefits package, career and personal development opportunities, high‑quality tools, policies and processes to enable you to do your job well. Includes substantial retirement plan, generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on travel, technology, gym membership, and more. Retail teams also have access to confidential wellbeing support from the Retail Trust.

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; CVs will be viewed only after invitation for interview. Complete the work history section of the online application form. Offer of employment subject to satisfactory basic DBS check. For more information visit website or contact  Phone . We do not recruit anyone under 18.

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. We support every candidate performing at best throughout the process and in workplace. Inform us of any concerns or adjustments needed. Contact  or .