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Retail Sunday Assistant (Chelsea)

CANCER RESEARCH UK
Chelsea shop
Part-time
19th May 2026
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Retail Sunday Assistant (Chelsea)

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Chelsea Shop
London
time type
Part time
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Posted Today
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End Date: May 20, 2026 (6 days left to apply)
job requisition id
R033532

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

Retail store assistant (with keyholder responsibility)  

£13.65 per hour + benefits

Reports to: Shop manager 

Department: ​Trading​ 

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 6 – Sundays only 

Location: Chelsea shop

Closing date:  

External: 19th May 2026 23:55 

Internal: In line with organisational policy this role will remain open for internal applications until: 24th May 2026 23:55 

​​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.

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 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.

What will I gain? 

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 retail teams also have access to confidential wellbeing support from the Retail Trust.

How do I apply? 

For more information on this career opportunity please  visit our website or contact us at 

.recruitment@cancer.org.uk

We want to see every candidate performing at their best throughout the job application process, interview process and whilst at work. We therefore ask you to inform us of any concerns you have or any adjustments you might need to enable this to happen. Please contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk or 020 3469 8400 as soon as possible. 

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