Stock Assistant

Would you like to be part of our retail team, with particular responsibility for the effective handling and sorting of donated goods.

If you enjoy meeting new people, working as part of a team, and want to make a real difference in your community, we've got a great opportunity for you. We're looking for a part-time Stock Assistant to join our Retail team at our busy and vibrant Diss shop in the Victoria Centre Retail Park.

You will work 7 hours on a Saturday 9am to 5pm.

The pay rate depends on your age, in line with the National Minimum Wage: £12.71 per hour if you're 21 or over, £10.85 if you're aged 18 to 20, and £8.00 if you're under 18.

This is more than just a retail job - it's a chance to support a great cause while gaining valuable experience.

You'll play a key role in accepting, handling and sorting donations ensuring our sorting room is well organised. Being able to lift and carry is essential.

By helping to keep the shop stock replenished and serving customers, you'll also help to create a positive shopping experience

Big C is a regional cancer charity dedicated to supporting local people across our community - whether that's someone with a cancer diagnosis, their family, or their friends. Every item sold and every smile shared in our shops helps make that support possible.

Please see the full job description and person specification for this role: JDPS Stock Assistant (Saturdays).pdf

For an accessible version of this job description, please access here: JDPS Stock Assistant - Accessible Version for Visually Impaired.docx

As an employer, Big C is passionately engaged in its commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and was awarded Gold Accreditation in the Best Employers Eastern Region 2025 for the third time running. We are proud to be able to offer a supportive working environment with a focus on employee wellbeing and recognition of a good work/life balance.

Big C's Core Values are Respect, Empathy, Support, Trust and Honesty. These provide a benchmark for behaviour across the organisation. If you share these values, have the skills and experience, we would love to hear from you.

• 5% employer pension contribution
• 33 days holiday per annum, inclusive of bank holidays (full time equivalent)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company sick pay
• Life assurance
• Health cash plan and wellbeing resources
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Continued Professional Development (CPD) - Opportunities for training and development

Sunday 11 October 2026, however please note that this vacancy may close earlier.

Big C are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, young adults and children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Your application plays an essential part in our choosing the right person for this position.