Retail Store Assistant (Sutton Coldfield)

• locations
• Sutton Coldfield (Premium) Shop

• time type
• Part time

• posted on
• Posted Today

• time left to apply
• End Date: February 2, 2026 (9 days left to apply)

• job requisition id
• R032724

Millions of bargain-hunters. Endless pre-loved items. One meaningful purpose.  

Retail store assistant (with keyholder responsibility)

£12.21 per hour

Reports to: Shop manager

Department: Trading

Contract: Fixed-term contract ending 31st May 2026

Hours: Part time 13.5 hours per week – Every Sundays and 1 day during the week

Location: Sutton Coldfield  

Closing date: 1st February 2026 at 23:55   This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications are received or once a suitable candidate is found

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. 

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.

We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That’s why we’re looking for someone talented, someone who wants to develop their skills, someone like you.

We’re looking for a motivated retail assistant to join Cancer Research UK’s trading team. You’ll be acting as an ambassador for Cancer Research UK and taking responsibility for the shop on a Sunday.

In a lively, vibrant working environment, you’ll discover something new every day, whether it’s a new high street trend, a new community network or a talent you never knew you had.

You’ll also be surrounded by people who are as dedicated to beating cancer as you are.

What will I be doing?

• Overseeing the running of the shop on a Sunday. This includes taking keyholder responsibility (training provided) and supporting a talented and diverse team of volunteers.
• Assisting the wider shop team in achieving sales and fundraising targets.
• Reviewing and processing donated goods and new stock.
• Coming up with creative ideas to help generate new income, with guidance from the Shop Manager.
• Using your customer service skills to make sure our customers and supporters feel welcome and appreciated.
• Maintaining shop standards regarding safeguarding, compliance and health and safety.

What skills are you looking for?

• A working knowledge of what makes great customer service.
• Experience of working in a lively and vibrant environment.
• Adaptability in changing situations, including being able to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
• Commercial awareness.
• The ability to create relationships and communicate well.
• And ideally experience of working in, or an understanding of retail and fashion.

[Download the full role profile] 

What will I gain?

Each and every one of our employees contributes to our progress and is supporting our work to beat cancer. We think that’s impressive.

In return, we make sure you are supported by a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools, policies and processes to enable you to do your job well.

Our benefits package includes a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on anything from travel to technology, gym membership, and much more.

Our work – from funding cutting-edge research to developing public policy – will change the world. It’s exciting to be part of our team.

How do I apply?

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won’t be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively.

Our retail teams cover the needs...

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Fundraising Assistant

Fundraising Assistant
Fundraising leadership team
Office Based in Edgbaston, Birmingham
30 hours (flexible work available with hours to be agreed, office based and due
to the nature of the role, there will be occasional out of hours work)
£20,000 (FTE £25,000)
24 days pro rata plus bank holidays
Permanent (6 month probationary period)

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About Edward’s Trust

Edward’s Trust is a local West Midlands charity providing support for bereaved children, young people, and
parents. We have 36 years of experience and operate at the highest level, providing qualified counselling and
holistic support for complex or prolonged grief. We do not set time limits and the service is completely free.
We do not get Government funding; therefore, we rely on donations to keep this vital service going.

Our Values

RESPECT
We will act with integrity in all that we do, being mindful and considerate to all. We respect and remember
those who have died. Respect is a constant that embraces diversity and uniqueness of experience.

HOPE
A feeling of trust in tomorrow. We embody, instill, and empower a feeling of trust in tomorrow. Hope is the
hand to hold. We have a vision that one day there will be a universal understanding of life-changing grief.

HOLISTIC
Complete and all encompassing. We acknowledge and respond to the needs of the whole person: mentally,
physically, emotionally, and spiritually. We recognise the total experience of grief, promoting a holistic
approach to bereavement care.

SUPPORT
Enabling with compassion and care. We provide responsive support that is appropriate, relevant, and
meaningful to each individual. Together in safety and strength. Encouraging society to respond appropriately
to people facing loss and surviving bereavement.

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EXCELLENCE

Embracing professional integrity and creative innovation. We are passionate about providing exceptional
services and maintaining the highest standards in all that we do. Excellence is valuing people. We are
committed to driving innovation and change.

Role summary

The Fundraising Assistant role is a vital role for Edward’s Trust’s Fundraising Team. You will be assisting with
all areas of Fundraising from being the first point of call for supporters and volunteers, to support them with
fundraising activities, ensuring they are thanked, and communications are personal and timely. You will be
involved in planning and assisting with the fundraising activity across the team and will have responsibility for
keeping our database and records up to date and ensuring we are compliant.

This is an excellent role if you are looking to start a career in Fundraising, working with the Fundraising
Leadership Team who has over 20 years experience in the third sector.  If you are looking for a truly fulfilling
role supporting bereaved children and adults in the West Midlands, this is the role for you.

Key tasks and responsibilities

•  Be the first point of contact for supporters, requests and queries relating to fundraising.
•  Maintain accurate records of fundraising activity and income and be able to report on basic
fundraising activity and income, including following financial procedures such as scanning
and banking of cheques, timely preparation of thank you letters and updating of the
fundraising database and planning and evaluation documents.

•  Maintain the fundraising database, Donorflex, and any other planning documents through

accurate data input and compliance with data processing regulations.

•  Process Gift Aid
•  Create materials such as posters, tickets, signs, social media posts and campaign emails to

promote fundraising activities as required

•  Be responsible for managing, ordering, updating and keeping track of all fundraising

merchandise, leaflets and other equipment for fundraising purposes.

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Library Assistant (Graduate Trainee)

Christ Church seeks to appoint a Library Assistant (Graduate Trainee) on a one-year fixed term contract. The role of the Library Assistant (Graduate Trainee) encompasses many facets of library work: front-line reader services; collection management and Special Collections.

This fixed-term post is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly college and gain experience working in a large Oxford college library. The role is intended to provide a time-limited period of training and development and for this reason carries with it no expectation of permanent employment at Christ Church.

In addition to training received in post, the Library Assistant (Graduate Trainee) will also participate in visits and events run by the Bodleian Libraries as part of the Bodleian Libraries Graduate Trainee scheme, which provides the necessary experience for application to a postgraduate course in librarianship or information management.

The Library Assistant will work regular shifts on the front-desk, working with both the University’s online library catalogue (SOLO) and the automated library management system (Alma), repair damaged books, and respond to reader queries in person, by phone and via email.

For more information, including how to apply, please see the attached Further Particulars.

Vacancy details

£27,534 per annum

Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

One-year fixed term contract

If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact academic.recruitment@chch.ox.ac.uk.

Candidates are also welcome to contact Gabriel Sewell, College Librarian (gabriel.sewell@chch.ox.ac.uk), for an informal discussion about this post. 

All enquiries will be treated with confidence and will not form part of the selection decision.

Membership Recruiter with SWWFL (South West Wildlife Fundraising Ltd)

Contact details

Send your CV and a short, eye-catching covering note indicating why you are suitable and would stand out from the crowd to Steve Cameron Membership Sales Manager scameron@swwfl.co.uk

Tel: 01392 420124

South West Wildlife Fundraising Ltd

Second Floor, Cornerstone House

Western Way

Exeter

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See our website at www.swwfl.co.uk for more details.

We are growing and we are now seeking mature, patient, self-motivated, fun-loving, hard-working people with resilience and heaps of determination to join our expanding team across Shropshire who want to make a real difference to local wildlife.

South West Wildlife Fundraising Ltd (SWWFL) working on behalf of Shropshire Wildlife Trust (SWT), is seeking experienced salespeople with a love of the great outdoors to contribute even more to the amazing growth in sales SWWFL has achieved over the last 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Engage with members of the public at various booked events and venues across Shropshire to promote the inspirational work of Shropshire Wildlife Trust.
• To gain support by signing members of the public up as members of SWT.
• To meet our daily commitment to the Trust, to help them grow and support wildlife more effectively

Requirements

• Experienced in direct sales, fundraising, Face to Face and/or promotions preferred
• Must have access to a car and a full driving licence
• Looking for permanent role, creating a flexible working pattern, ideally 2-3 days per week, including Saturday and/or Sunday
• Confident, self-motivated, well-rounded person able to work to a high degree of autonomy
• Must be 18+ with no upper age limit for applicants (we find this type of work especially suits semi-retired or retired people)
• People-focused, with an enthusiastic, engaging personality

Rewards

• Permanent, employed roles with fantastic, uncapped earnings potential (currently £20-£30+ per hour for top performers)
• A successful, supportive, “family-feeling” company who takes great care & pride in its employees
• Full training and support provided: a 3-day induction with shadow training & field coaching
• Travel expenses paid (40p per mile)
• Pension scheme
• Varied working environments with much of our work based in different locations/venues
• Lots of opportunities to work at outdoor fetes, fairs and festivals.

This role is ideal for someone who gets a ‘buzz’ out of selling, is looking for flexibility in their working life, is a natural people-person with great listening skills who has a desire to ‘put something back’ into the community and make a real difference to local wildlife.

Would you like the opportunity to work for such a rewarding company with clear objectives in a job with great job satisfaction?

Send your CV and a short, eye-catching covering note indicating why you are suitable and would stand out from the crowd to Steve Cameron Membership Sales Manager scameron@swwfl.co.uk

Find Us

Our administrative staff are based at our head office in Exeter city centre.

Tel: 01392 420124

South West Wildlife Fundraising Ltd

Second Floor, Cornerstone House

Western Way

Exeter

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Channing School is seeking a capable and proactive HR Officer to join our busy support team. As a member of the HR function and sole administrative support to the Bursar, this is a varied and rewarding role that supports the smooth running of the school.

Working closely with the Head of HR, you will contribute to a full HR generalist service including recruitment, onboarding, compliance, and HR administration. You will also provide high-quality administrative support to the Bursar and play a key part in coordinating the work of the Governing Board, including arranging meetings and taking minutes.

We are looking for a confident and organised administrator with excellent interpersonal skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities. Candidates should be confident using IT systems and keen to develop their skills.

Previous HR and/or school administration experience is highly desirable. A good understanding of safeguarding, confidential working, and governance processes will be an advantage.

Hours
Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.30pm. Occasional evening work is required to support Governors’ meetings or school events. This is not a term-time-only role and regular attendance on site is required.

For further information, please refer to the Job Description document provided.

Salary & Benefits
• Competitive salary circa £38,000 per annum, dependent on experience
• 30 days paid holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• Non-contributory pension (10% employer contribution)
• Free lunch and daily refreshments
• Access to school sports facilities (when available)
• Annual flu vaccination and Employee Assistance Programme
• Training and development opportunities

How to Apply

Deadline: 12pm on Monday 26 January 2026

Interviews: 2 February 2026

Safeguarding commitment

Channing School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To assist in this, the school follows a formal recruitment procedure for the employment of all staff which adheres to the recommendations of the Department for Education (DfE) in “Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education” and the school’s Child Protection Policy. A copy of this procedure is available on request.

Subject to statutory provisions, no applicant will be treated less favourably than another on the grounds of a protected characteristic as defined in the Equality Act. Ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration.

We are looking for a detail-oriented Housekeeper to help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for audiences, performers, and staff at our theatre. This role is essential to ensuring high standards of cleanliness across all public and backstage areas.
 

Closing date: 30/01/2026

Housekeeping Assistant (William Aston Hall)- Fixed Term

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Housekeeper to help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for audiences, performers, and staff at our theatre. This role is essential to ensuring high standards of cleanliness across all public and backstage areas.

Contract Type - Fixed Term - 6 months

Hours - 15 per week

The Role

Key Responsibilities

• • Emptying waste and recycling bins or similar receptacles, transporting waste material to designated collection points
  • Sweeping floors with brushes or dust control mops
  • Mopping floors with wet or damp mops
  • Vacuuming and spot cleaning carpets and rugs
  • Using electronically powered scrubbing / polishing / machines to scrub, polish, spray and clean floors
  • Dusting, damp wiping, washing or polishing the furniture, ledges, windowsills and external surfaces of cupboards, radiators, shelves and fitments.
  • Replenishing consumable items (soap, toilet rolls, paper towels) if required
  • Cleaning toilets, urinals, hand basins and sinks
  • Using chemical agents as required in the discharge of cleaning operation or maintenance procedures whilst following guidelines for use.
• Emptying waste and recycling bins or similar receptacles, transporting waste material to designated collection points

The Person

• Knowledge of general housekeeping duties
• Ability to follow instructions and carry out delegated tasks accurately effectively and within given time frames.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Punctual and reliable
• Ability to work both alone and within a team to achieve specified standards.
• Be flexible to changing demands of the post.
• Take pride in a job well done.

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PLEASE NOTE: By clicking on this link, you will automatically be redirected to a new webpage, where you will find the full Job Description and you can complete an online application to be considered for this role.

Nursing

Healthcare Assistant (Theatres)

Healthcare Assistant (Theatres)

Ipswich Hospital | Theatres | Permanent | Full Time | Includes weekend work

£24,043.50 per annum

37.5 hours per week

Nuffield Health is the UK’s largest Healthcare Charity. From our innovative healthcare and leisure facilities to our community access programmes, we’re committed to building a healthier nation. Inside our award-winning hospitals, this starts with commitment to quality and the highest standards of patient care. It starts with you.

As a Healthcare Assistant in theatre at our Ipswich Hospital, you’ll be highly motivated and enjoy working somewhere that’s constantly and rapidly changing. You’ll show real empathy and find the challenges of theatre work fascinating. As well as great communication skills, you’ll bring a flexible approach to both your duties and hours. You will be qualified with an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care, and have relevant experience in an acute hospital or care setting,

As a Healthcare Assistant in theatre, you will:

• Create a great experience for patients undergoing major and minor surgeries

• Have the time you need to care for patients as people

• Understand people’s individual needs

• Play a key role in a fast-paced environment, supporting the theatre team where you will assist with moving patients, theatre preparation, family reassurance, administration tasks

• Work flexibly to support our team

Helping you feel good

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That’s why we’ve developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options.

Nuffield Health Ipswich Hospital 

Set in over 19 acres of private woodland, Nuffield Health Ipswich Hospital is a haven of tranquility and repose. Only private patients are treated at Nuffield Health Ipswich Hospital, making us the only purely private hospital in East Anglia and the first within the Nuffield Health Hospitals group. We are currently registered with the Care Quality Commission for 60 beds, with areas of specialty in cataract, cosmetic, gynaecology, imaging & radiology, orthopaedics and urology & men's health Ipswich has a CQC (Care Quality Commission) rating of good.

At Nuffield Health, we take care of what’s important to you

If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it’s a good idea to apply right away to ensure you’re considered for this role.

Apply today… It starts with you.

Rewards & Benefits

Helping you be and feel your best.

Annual Leave

25 days + Bank Holidays, increasing to 27 days after 5 years and to 30 days after 10 years of service.

Nuffield Health Healthcare Plan

Membership is free for employees and you can add partner and dependants at your own cost.

*eligibility criteria applies.

Financial Wellbeing

A range of employee benefits through a Financial Wellbeing provider – including affordable loans repaid through salary, access to your pay when you need it, simple savings, a government Help to Save scheme and money insights.

Cycle to Work Scheme

Save money, get fit and reduce your carbon footprint by taking advantage of this tax-efficient scheme to get a new bike.

Gym Membership

Free membership to any Nuffield Health gym, plus discounted memberships for family members.

Online GP

Discounted access to secure video and telephone GP consultations and a suite of healthcare management tools, provided by digital healthcare company Doctor Care Anywhere.

Emotional Wellbeing Support

Access to our Emotional Wellbeing services and discounted virtual, telephone, and face-to-face treatment.

Healthcare Scheme

Provides you with access to treatment in our own hospitals (or other Nuffield Health approved facilities).

Overtime

For clinical roles grade 9 and below...

Role: Volunteer Marketing Assistants

Location: Remote (UK only) and/or hybrid to Brighton.

Hours: Flexible and to be discussed, a minimum of two hours per week.

Contract: These voluntary roles have an initial commitment of two months, with the possibility of review or extension.

Reports to: Senior Marketing Manager

Who we are:

Grassroots Suicide Prevention (GSP) is a national charity committed to the timely intervention and prevention of suicide. We work to empower people to help save lives through connecting, educating, and campaigning nationally. Our vision is a future where more lives are saved from suicide.

About the role:

We are seeking some dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers to support our marketing and communications efforts. As a Marketing Assistant, you will work closely with the Senior Marketing Manager and the wider team to do any activities such as research, enhance our digital presence, engage audiences, write copy, support campaigns, develop case studies, podcasts, designs. This role is ideal for someone passionate about marketing, eager to develop their skills and CV, and motivated by making a difference in the mental health and suicide prevention sector.

Supporting documents:

Volunteer Marketing Assistant Job Description.pdf

Applications:

Please email a cover letter explaining which areas of marketing you could offer to us, with any examples of your work and your CV to jake@prevent-suicide.org.uk. We will be interviewing potential applicants on a rolling basis.

GSP is in a period of transition and development and the post holder should be aware that their Job Description may evolve to meet the future needs of the Charity.

Title: Talent Acquisition Planner

Worcester, Worcestershire, GB, WR1 3ZQ

Sanctuary is one of the UK’s leading providers of housing, care and community services. With around 13,000 employees, we maintain a culture where diversity is valued and talent is nurtured and rewarded.

Talent Acquisition Planner

Worcester based with a balance of home and office working

£27,521 - £28,970 per year

35 hours per week

We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Planner to join our team on a permanent basis. In this varied role, you will be responsible for supporting our Talent Acquisition Team with direct sourcing activity and administrative support for our Affordable Housing business. During a busy time for this business area, you will have the opportunity to work closely with our hiring managers and supporting them through the recruitment process.

Working with a small and supportive team, and being part of the larger People Services function, this is a great opportunity to hone your skills in direct sourcing and volume recruitment.

The role of Talent Acquisition Planner will include:

• Developing and maintaining talent pipelines for specific business areas
• Managing ad hoc vacancies by liaising with hiring managers and managing the candidate journey
• Phone screening to aid hiring managers by producing qualified long lists
• Helping to coordinate volume and/or niche vacancy campaigns as and when needed
• Support with interview scheduling as needed
• Working closely with the larger Central Talent Team to move roles through the process in a prompt way

Skills and experiences:

• Proven experience working in a recruitment environment in an administrative capacity (agency or in-house)
• Experience using a variety of direct sourcing techniques for example database sourcing, and recruitment advertising
• Experience of coordinating volume and/or niche recruitment campaigns
• Previous experience using applicant tracking systems and social media marketing platforms
• Experience advising managers and staff on recruitment related issues

We provide homes and care for more than 250,000 people in England and Scotland. Our customers are at the heart of all we do. With around 14,000 colleagues, we foster a diverse and inclusive culture, and nurture and reward talent.

Our Benefits   

As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:

• 25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays
• A pension scheme with matching employer contributions from Sanctuary up to set limits
• Life Assurance
• Employee Volunteering scheme
• Employee Advice Service including counselling
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Voluntary health plans
• Employee discounts
• Wellbeing support and tools
• Employee recognition scheme
• Employee platform to access your reward and wellbeing package online, find exclusive discounts, wellbeing resources and recognition tools
• Staff Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
• £27,521 per annum (rising to £28,970 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)

View the job profile (if the link is unavailable please visit the Sanctuary careers website)   

Closing Date: 5 February 2026

If you're unsure about any details, have questions about the role or want to discuss a need for adjustments, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you -corporate.recruitment@sanctuary.co.uk

We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early appli...

If you would like to apply for this role please  fill out the Online Application Form

Our Vision at Minstead Trust is to live in a society where people with learning disabilities enjoy fulfilling lives of their own choosing.

As a trust, our mission is to support people with learning disabilities to fully develop their individual potential by providing opportunities, enhancing life skills, ensuring informed choice, and influencing society.

• We appreciate each person. Everyone is different – we respect and celebrate this.

• We’re always learning. We all have something to offer and more to learn.

• We’re always improving. Striving to give our best and to have more impact.

• We push for change. We will challenge society to be fully inclusive.

• We find the joy in everyday life. We have the freedom to be ourselves and enjoy what we do.

We are not licensed to sponsor employees for visas; therefore, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. You need to have, or be able to obtain, right to work in the UK in order to take up this position.

  All staff working for, or on behalf of Minstead Trust, understand their responsibilities in relation to safeguarding adults at risk and know who to escalate concerns to within Minstead Trust.  

Due to the nature of this employment sector your application is subject to a successful Disclosure and Bar...