Retail Assistant Shirley shop

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:

Southampton (Shirley) shop

External Closing date: 21st June 2026 23:55

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

• Oversee the running of the shop on Sunday, including keyholder responsibility and supporting 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 under guidance of 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 great customer service.
• Experience working in a lively and vibrant environment.
• Adaptability to changing situations, and ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Commercial awareness.
• Ability to build relationships and communicate well.
• Flexibility to cover rota‑based work; some flexibility needed for work schedule.
• DBS check requirement upon offer.
• Under 18s cannot be hired.

The benefits include a substantial retirement plan, generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on travel, technology, gym membership, and more. Teams also have access to confidential wellbeing support.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, especially those from ethnic minority backgrounds underrepresented.