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Volunteers · Cumnock shop

Volunteer - Retail Assistant - Cumnock

Volunteering is always in style! Do you have a passion for fashion and love working with people? Then we have a new exciting opportunity for you.

Keeping our services and activities running takes a team effort – with volunteers providing that extra mile of support, effort and care alongside staff.

Volunteers support all areas of the Ayrshire Hospice so whether your expertise is with our fundraising team, helping out at one of our shops or providing support to our patients, we have a volunteer role with your name on it!

• Department
• Volunteers
• Locations
• Cumnock shop
• Employment type
• Volunteer

To apply for the AAT Accountancy Trainee - School & College Leaver – August 2026 role click the ‘Apply now’ button below. It should take no longer than 10 minutes to complete your application.

If you would like an informal chat about the role before applying then please contact on: careers@pkf-francisclark.co.uk.

We are excited to announce an opportunity to join our Trading team.

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual who thrives in a team environment, embraces change, and is eager to learn within our catering operation at Castle Espie Wetland Centre.

This is a hands-on role with the opportunity to help shape an unforgettable visitor experience at our centre. This role involves working within our catering team and may offer the opportunity to work within our retail and admissions team. Our Catering Assistant position offers a great opportunity to work not only in a setting of exceptional natural beauty but within a predominantly daytime operation. Castle Espie is just a short drive from Comber and easily commutable from Newtownards, Belfast and Bangor.

As a member of our Trading Team, you’ll not only have the chance to make an impact on the visitor experience, you will also support our wildlife conservation efforts, as the profits we generate are reinvested back into our charity.

This is a casual position where hours are offered on an ad hoc basis. Candidates will need to be willing to work some weekends, bank holidays and during the school holidays. Typically you will be working daytime hours, although, you may be required to work the occasional evening for a special event or function.

When visiting our website, you will notice the position is referred to as Trading Assistant. This is how the role is known internally at WWT.

The role requires a team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You will have a passion for great customer service.

As Catering Assistant, you will support the catering offer at Castle Espie Wetland Centre.

Working closely with the Trading Manager, Supervisors and wider Trading and Catering team you will:

• Shape the visitor experience by generating a warm and welcoming environment which is inspirational, vibrant and represents the WWT brand.
• Service customer needs including making hot drinks, clearing tables, keeping our catering area clean and food preparation. Previous catering experience is preferred but not essential – successful candidates with no catering background will be given full training to complete their duties to the highest standard.
• Fully adhere to and comply with all standards, in particular Industry Food Hygiene standards.
  

We will be actively reviewing applications and interviews will be held on a rolling basis. The advert may close early if a successful candidate is found.

We’re WWT, and we’re on a mission to restore the super-powered ecosystems we call wetlands. There’s never been a more important moment for our work, and we’ve got some phenomenal people on the case.

Whether they’re taking a new visitor under their wing, or conducting ground-breaking research further afield, our team are second to none. And there’s nothing we love more than watching them soar.

Whatever you do here, you’ll be helping to restore wetlands and unlock their power. So, the only question left is, what role will you play?

Why you’ll love working at WWT

• Wake up every day knowing your work is helping to restore wetlands, and our world
• Be surrounded and inspired by our team of passionate, dedicated people
• Free entry to all our wetland centres, including your family
• Free car parking and secure bike storage areas
• Colleague discount on shopping and memberships
• Cycle to work scheme
• Contributory pension scheme

WWT is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered solely on merit.

Registered Charity Number England & Wales, no 1030884 and Scotland, no SC039410

Job Description:  Casual Catering Assistant

Department:                         Catering Department

Reporting to:

Catering Supervisor

Main Purpose:

•  To deliver an efficient, friendly, quality service to our customers and to meet

the catering needs of the College

Key areas:

•  To  assist  with  maintaining  standards  within  the  Conference  and  Catering

department

•  Ensure that customers experience high levels of service and hygiene
•  Uniform  and  standards  of  appearance  are  followed  correctly  with  good

personal hygiene.

•  Following financial regulations and cash handling procedures
•  Maintaining a safe working environment for self and colleagues
•  Participate

in  team  meetings  and  maintain  effective  and  meaningful

communication with management and colleagues.

•  Maintain record of any complaints so that we can avoid these in future
•  To  ensure  all  areas  are  clean  and  tidy  and  appropriate  levels  of  service

equipment and cutlery is always available.

•  Ensure all foods are well presented and topped up.
•  To have good product knowledge and to offer customer advice to meet their

dietary requirements.

•  Display appropriate point of sale and merchandising.
•  To ensure the correct portion control is carried out.
•  Ensure our food policy and any relevant information related to improving the

sustainability is communicated to staff and students

•  Be proactive in finding ways of reducing the carbon footprint of catering

Health and Safety:

All staff members are expected to observe all health and safety at work regulations as set
out by Homerton College in accordance with its statutory obligations.

•  Ensure food safety procedures are adhered to.
•  Follow fire safety procedures.
•  Follow COSHH procedures.
•  Reporting of all accidents and near misses.
•  Safe use of machinery and equipment to minimise any risk of injury.
•  To promote good housekeeping and ensure public toilets are kept clean and

fit for use and are monitored daily by the outlet team.

Casual Catering Assistant Jan 2025

•  Take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and of others

who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work.

•  Report  any  unsafe  practices  or  broken  machinery/equipment  to  the

management team, so that remedial action can be taken immediately.

Person Specification

Essential:

•  Experience of working in a fast-paced professional catering environment.
•  Work in a positive, respectful and professional manner
•  A passion for delivering excellent customer service
•  The ability to follow instructions from the catering supervisors
•  A flexible approach to working hours including evenings and weekends.
•  Good communication skills
•  Excellent attendance and time keeping skills

      Desirable:

•  Experience of working in a similar college environment
•  Knowledge of an epos till system
•  Working experience in a cafeteria / café type environment

Casual Catering Assistant Jan 2025

Thorncliffe Hall, Newton Chambers Rd, Chapeltown, Sheffield, S35 2PH
t 0114 2845298   e  office@paces-school.org.uk  w  pacesschool.org.uk
…………………………………………………………………………….

Job description

Job Title:
Location:
Reporting to:
Hours:
Salary:
Probationary Period:
Type:

Conductor Assistant /Teaching Assistant
Thorncliffe Hall, Chapeltown, Sheffield S35 2PH
Conductor/Teacher
37.5 hours per week; 39 weeks per year (term-time only)
£22,579 per annum (£13.50 per hr)
Three months
Full Time post

Description of Paces:

Paces Sheffield is a specialist centre and charity for children and adults with neurological conditions (mainly
cerebral  palsy).  Paces  provides  Conductive  Education:  a  holistic  package  of  support  that  aims  to  help
individuals obtain the greatest level of independence through a range of supportive measures.

Paces School is a small specialist school for children living with Cerebral Palsy and other neurological disorders
situated in the North of Sheffield and provides education for children from Sheffield and other neighbouring
authorities.  Paces  is  a  non-maintained  special  school  that  delivers  the  National  Curriculum  through  the
framework of Conductive Education.

Parents, staff, governors and trustees have overseen the growth of Paces as a charity, with the school gaining
Non-Maintained Special School status in 2009.

Paces aims to provide and develop a curriculum that enriches the learning opportunities for all the children
with a child-centred approach which fosters an environment in which each child is given the tools and the
motivation to achieve their goals.  Each day at Paces is very carefully planned by our fantastic team of staff
who are dedicated to providing the highest level of education possible for the children.

The role will be to support the Conductor/Teacher with a variety of tasks to ensure that the planning and
implementing of the daily Conductive Education programme is completed correctly and all procedures and
policies are followed accordingly.

Job Summary:

Roles and Responsibilities:

The post holder will undertake all tasks required within the remit of this role, including but not limited to:
•  Supporting the delivery of Conductive Education programmes.
•  Assist and take part in planning and implementing daily programmes under the direction of the

conductor-teacher/teacher.

•  Assist in planning and preparing the learning environment.
•  Assist with general housekeeping tasks.

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Headteacher:  Lizzie Bell
DfE Reg No: 373/7044

Paces School is proud to be a part of Paces Sheffield, which is a registered Charity and Company limited by guarantee.
Charity No: 1104356 - Company No: 4793176
Registered Office Address: Unit 4, Smithy Wood Business Park, Smithy Wood Drive, Sheffield, S35 1QN

Thorncliffe Hall, Newton Chambers Rd, Chapeltown, Sheffield, S35 2PH
t 0114 2845298   e  office@paces-school.org.uk  w  pacesschool.org.uk
…………………………………………………………………………….

•  Demonstrate enthusiasm and a responsibility towards promoting the educational and developmental

potential of all children.

•  Treat the children/young people with dignity and respect.
•  Maintain professional attitudes and loyalty to the school at all times.
•  Attend all staff meetings and recommended training programmes for their own professional

development.

•  To undertake Performance Management on a yearly cycle. This will be informed by observations and

discussions throughout the year.

•  Supporting pupils with self-care and personal care activities.
•  Undertakes other duties commensurate with the post as requested by line management.
•  Follow the relevant school policies and practices including but limited to:

➢  Paces Health and Safety policy; Equal opportunities policy; Safeguarding policies
➢  Demonstrate a responsibility towards promoting the educational and developmental potential

of all pupils

•  This is a very physical role, with manual handling on a daily basis

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Personal Qualities  •  Be able to work effectively in a team

•  Enthusiastic nature/

•  Communicate with parents, team members and

personality

Essential

Desirable

other professionals.

•  Commitment to raise achievement and

aspirations of children.

•  Commitment to play a full part in the life of the

school community.

Qualifications /
Training

•  Willingness to attend recommended training
programmes for their own professional
development.

•

Level 3 Teaching
Assistant qualification or
equivalent.

Work
Circumstances

•  Post is subject to a full DBS enhanced disclosure.
•  Commitment to safeguarding the welfare of

•  Experience supporting
children and adults

children and to providing equality of
opportunity.

Paces School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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TEACHING SUPPORT ASSISTANT APPRENTICE 

Wargrave House School 

Term Time (190 days) + 7 days 

5 days per week (37.5 hours) 

Pro-rata salary £18,517 per annum (£10.00ph) including SEN 

Join Our Team at Remarkable! 

Are you looking to work for a charity with ambitious growth plans and an exciting journey ahead? At Remarkable, we are seeking energetic and passionate individuals who want to make a real difference in the lives of young people.

At Remarkable Group, we take pride in delivering high-quality services for autistic young people. Wargrave House School (ages 5–16) is a non-maintained special school with an outstanding reputation for excellence in education and care.

Our mission is to create a world where autistic people can live happy and fulfilling lives. We support and educate autistic individuals throughout their lives, redefining possibilities through innovative and transformative services. With an ambitious five-year plan ahead, we are looking for values-driven individuals to help us achieve our goals.

Are you passionate about education but need experience and a Level 3 Teaching Support Assistant qualification? Our apprenticeship programme is the perfect starting point!

• As a Teaching Support Assistant Apprentice, you will play a vital role within the classroom team, working under the guidance of the class teacher. Alongside other support staff, you will help nurture and develop our learners, supporting them on their educational and life journeys.

• In partnership with Realise Training, we offer apprenticeships to enthusiastic individuals.

• For full details, visit:

  Teaching assistant apprenticeship - Realise (realisetraining.com)

We are committed to:

✔ Providing a clear career path for all staff.

✔ Investing in training, mentoring, and professional development.

✔ Promoting internally to help you grow in your career.

If you share our values, have the skills and passion to make a difference, and want to be part of our journey, we would love to hear from you!

What we offer 

We offer our staff autism specific training to support continuous professional development. Our benefits include an attractive pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, free lunch, long service awards, enhanced sick pay and enhanced maternity & paternity pay and a Golden Hello welcome bonus of up to £250.

To apply 

You can apply now by clicking the button below.

In accordance with recent updates to KCSIE 2025 (Keeping Children Safe in Education) guidance, we will be performing online searches and requesting references for all shortlisted candidates.

Please note:  We will require proof of right to work in the UK and qualifications at interview stage.  If this is not provided you may not be interviewed. 

Closing Date:  Tuesday 13th January 2026 

Interviews: Tuesday 26th January 2026 

Remarkable Autism Ltd operates a safer recruitment process.  Appointment to the post will be subject to suitable references and an enhanced Disclosure Barring Service check including child and adult barred lists. Remarkable Autism Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Teaching Support Assistant Apprentice

Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside, United Kingdom

WA12 8RS

£18,517 per year

Temporary - Full-time

Posted yesterday

Closing date: 27/01/2026

Job reference: IJ1457703NewTSAA

Teaching Support Assistant Apprentice

Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside, United Kingdom

£18,517 per year

Home Support Assistant

Hours: Flexible hours (Mon-Fri during business hours) to suit you

Salary: 12.21 per hour for employment induction, training, client visits including travel time and mileage (45p per mile) between clients

Contract Type: Zero Hours 

Location: We currently have roles available in East Devon and Teignbridge.

Please note:

• Access and use of a motor vehicle is required.
• Previous applicants need not re-apply.

About the Role

Age UK Devon’s Enabling and Home Support Service aims to enable older people to make the most of later life and stay independent in their own homes.

Our dedicated Home Support Assistants work in their local communities to help older people by providing companionship and pampering, enabling support attending appointments or activities, shopping (escorted and unescorted), organising household paperwork, providing time off for carers, meal planning and preparation, light cleaning and household, and help with basic pet care.

You will be joining a friendly team with supportive management who provide in house training and development to support you in your role. There is no tricky paperwork or timesheets to complete as our service operates digitally, so all scheduled visits and client information is accessed via an App on an Age UK Devon smartphone which is issued to each Home Support Assistant.

You will be entitled to 20 days of holiday per annum exclusive of bank holidays (calculated on a pro-rata basis for part time employees).

You will be entitled to sign up for:

• BUPA Employee Assistance Programme
• The Blue Light Discount Card
• Age UK Discounts Portal provided by Aon
• Tickets for Good

This post is a zero hours contract, which gives you the flexibility to work as many hours as you choose during our business hours, providing we have the clients in your area. Additional hours are often available for covering holiday leave and sickness.

How to Apply

To apply, please download and complete the application form and the equalities and diversity monitoring form. Email both completed documents to homesupport@ageukdevon.org.uk. If you have any questions, please email or phone us on 0333 241 2340.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position:

Events Assistant

Reports to:

Hospitality Manager

Salary:

National Minimum/Living Wage

Location:

Dumfries House, Cumnock

The King’s Foundation

The King’s Foundation is a charity founded by King Charles III and was first formed in 1990.
Inspired  by  the  vision  and  values  of  His  Majesty,  the  Foundation  focuses  on  creating  better
communities where people, places and the planet can coexist in harmony.

The  charity  offers  education  courses  for  over  15,000  students  annually,  health  and  wellbeing
programmes  for  nearly  2,000  people  every  year,  and  spearheads  placemaking  and  regeneration
projects in the UK and overseas to revitalise communities and historic buildings.

The King’s Foundation is headquartered at its flagship regeneration project, Dumfries House in
Ayrshire, Scotland, and acts as custodian of other historic Royal sites including the Castle of Mey
in Caithness, Scotland, and Highgrove Gardens in Gloucestershire, which are open to visitors. The
Foundation also carries out its work at educational and cultural hubs in London, based at The
King’s Foundation School for Traditional Arts in Shoreditch, Trinity Buoy Wharf on the River
Thames and the Garrison Chapel in Chelsea.

The  work  of  The  King’s  Foundation  is  underpinned  by  our  Founder  His  Majesty  The  King’s
philosophy of harmony: that by understanding the balance, the order and the relationships between
ourselves and the natural world we can create a more sustainable future. We have a diverse and
inclusive workplace, creating a welcoming, safe space for everyone. This means that every member
of our team can bring their whole self to work. We encourage qualified applicants from a wide
range of backgrounds to apply to and join The King’s Foundation and bring their valuable skills
and experiences.

The Foundation is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees,
including the provision of workplace  adjustments.  We  do not tolerate discrimination based on
protected characteristics (age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or
ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership) or other difference
such as socio-economic background or social origin.

The Role:

We are looking for a hard-working, enthusiastic individual to join our Function and Events team,
the candidate will assist in the delivery of the various events held here at Dumfries House
including:

•  Weddings
•  Conferences
•  Coach Parties
•  Private Dining
•  Corporate Events

The  role  will  include  all  aspects  of  the  hospitality  industry  from  greeting  the  guests  on  arrival,
serving teas and coffees, serving lunch or dinner through to the departure of guests.

Key Tasks

Specific Duties will include:

The role will involve all aspects of the hospitality industry. These include but are not limited to:

•  Delivering  a  high  standard  of  customer  service  particularly  when  giving  guests  a  warm

welcome to the house and ensuring their needs are catered for.

•  Ensuring all hospitality aspects are delivered; Lunches, Dinners, Weddings Conferences

etc.

•  Working on the bar during weddings and events.
•  Working alongside our chef team to ensure delivery of events in a timely fashion.
•  Understanding the history of Dumfries House and relaying this to guests of the House.
•  Be an Ambassador for The King’s Foundation.

Person Specification

The essential skills, knowledge and experience required are:

•  We are looking for  enthusiastic  and hardworking individual who can work as  part of a

team as well as working conscientiously on their own.
•  The candidate must be able to interact with customers.
•  Experience in a public facing role is advantageous.
•  Having  a  knowledge  of  hospitality,  ideally  events  service,  however  restaurant  or  café

service would be beneficial to the role.

•  A polite manner and being able to work well under pressure in a busy environment.
•  Experience in hospitality is desirable not essential, all training will be provided.

Other:

•  The post will be based at Dumfries House, Dumfries House Estate, Cumnock, KA18

2NJ with the requirement to travel on occasion.

•  Variable hours contract.
•  Your working hours will vary, but will be between 10 – 40 hours per week. Shifts will

include weekend work.

•  You must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Applications: Please submit a cover letter and CV (please note one A4 page maximum each for
CV and letter) to Gordon Watson, email address: - hr.recruitment@kings-foundation.org and
request an application form.

Retail Assistant (Marlborough)

• locations
• Marlborough Shop

• time type
• Part time

• posted on
• Posted Yesterday

• job requisition id
• R032019

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: Permanent

Hours: Part time 6 hours per week – Sundays only

Location:  Marlborough

Closing date: Open until filled. We will be shortlisting on a rolling basis and will close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.

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 of their stores by working on a rota basis. Whilst a level of flexibility is needed to meet the needs of the business, we don’t forget that you have a life outside of work too.

Owing to the nature of thi...

Sunday Shop Assistant (Amersham)

• locations
• Amersham Shop

• time type
• Part time

• posted on
• Posted Yesterday

• time left to apply
• End Date: February 2, 2026 (11 days left to apply)

• job requisition id
• R032697

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 6 hours per week – Sundays only

Location:  Amersham

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 of their stores by working on a rota basis. Whilst a level o...

Sunday Shop Assistant (Berkhamsted)

• locations
• Berkhamsted Shop

• time type
• Part time

• posted on
• Posted Today

• time left to apply
• End Date: January 26, 2026 (11 days left to apply)

• job requisition id
• R032334

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 6 hours per week – Sundays only

Location:  Berkhamsted

Closing date: 25th January 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 of their stores by working on a rota basis. Whilst a le...

Weekend Shop Assistant (Gerrards Cross)

• locations
• Gerrards Cross Shop

• time type
• Part time

• posted on
• Posted Today

• time left to apply
• End Date: January 26, 2026 (11 days left to apply)

• job requisition id
• R031968

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: Permanent

Hours: Part time 6 hours per week – Weekends only

Location:  Gerrards Cross

Closing date: Open until filled. We will be shortlisting on a rolling basis and will close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.

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 of their stores by working on a rota basis. Whilst a level of flexibility is needed...

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