Retail Weekend Assistant (Cirencester)
- locations
- Cirencester Shop
- time type
- Part time
- posted on
- Posted Yesterday
- time left to apply
- End Date: June 29, 2026 (8 days left to apply)
- job requisition id
- R033737
Millions of bargain-hunters. Endless pre-loved items. One meaningful purpose.
Retail store assistant (with keyholder responsibility)
£12.71 per hour plus benefits
Reports to: Shop manager
Department: Trading
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 13 hours – Saturday and Sundays only
Location: Cirencester
Closing date: 28th June 2026 at 23:55 This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications are received or once a suitable candidate is found
Closing date:
External: 28th June 2026 23:55
Internal : In line with organisational policy this role will remain open for internal applications until: 28th June 2026 at 23:55
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
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 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.
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What will I gain?
How do I apply?
You can learn more about our fantastic retail teams on our website.
For more information on this career opportunity please visit our website or contact us at recruitment@cancer.org.uk.
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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.