Assistant Shop Manager

Retail Assistant Manager – Cancer Research UK, Wallingford

• Pay: £13.25 – £15.46 per hour plus benefits
• Contract:
  
  4‑month fixed term
• Hours:
  
  30 hours per week, part‑time
• Location:
  
  Wallingford
• Reports to:
  
  Shop manager
• Department:
  Trading

• Support the shop manager to guide, inspire and engage a diverse team of paid staff and volunteers.
• Assist with commercial operations including display and merchandising, stock management, maintaining shop standards, store layout, sales and income.
• Deliver 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 organising and delivering creative fundraising events to meet targets.
• Maintain compliance with health and safety, safeguarding, security, administration and HR policies.
• Deputise for the shop manager in their absence.

• Strong customer‑service orientation.
• Experience working in a lively retail environment.
• Adaptability and the ability to work independently.
• Commercial awareness.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Supervisory experience or knowledge of retail and fashion preferred.

A generous benefits package, including a substantial retirement plan, a flexible leave allowance, discounts on travel and technology, gym membership and further career development opportunities.

Cancer Research UK is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates must be eligible to work in the UK and the role is open to individuals aged 18 and over. Applicants may request reasonable adjustments. No visa sponsorship will be offered.

Offer of employment is subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.

Position closes on 21st June 2026 at 23:55 or earlier if filled.