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Superstore supervisor (homeware)

Chelmsford Superstore£13.1 per hourPart-timeClosing 13th September 2026
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About the role

Retail Supervisor Homeware Chelmsford Superstore

locations
Chelmsford Superstore
time type
Part time
posted on
Posted 3 Days Ago
job requisition id
R034179

Endless pre-loved items. A talented team. One clear purpose.  

Superstore supervisor (homeware) 

£13.19 per hour plus benefits

Reports to: Superstore manager 

Department: ​Trading​ 

Contract: ​Permanent​ 

Hours: ​Part time 30 hours per week​  

Location: Chelmsford Superstore

Closing date: Sunday 13th September 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 determined, someone like you. ​

We’re looking for an inspiring superstore supervisor to join Cancer Research UK’s trading team in our homeware department. You’ll be acting as an ambassador for Cancer Research UK, supporting the superstore management team to maximise on sales and fundraising targets. Your superstore will be a place where your community gets to meet our people, understand our brand, and see some of the great things we do.

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

What will I be doing? 

  • Taking responsibility for the commercial running of the homeware department. This includes display and merchandising, stock management and generation, maintaining shop standards, store layout, sales and income.

  • Working alongside the superstore management team to meet agreed targets for donated stock, cash, benchmark gift aid, average selling price, sell through and stock processing.

  • Leading by example and providing excellent customer and supporter service.

  • Supporting the organisation and delivery of creative fundraising events for your store

  • Deputising for the superstore management team by assuming additional responsibilities including supervision of colleagues and volunteers, assisting with team training and undertaking keyholder responsibilities when required.

What are you looking for? 

  • Experience of supervising and inspiring a diverse team of people.

  • Comfort working in a vibrant and fast-paced customer facing environment.

  • The ability to create relationships and communicate well.

  • Commercial awareness.

  • Adaptability to changing situations.

  • Creativity and an ability to use your initiative and provide direction to a team.

What will I gain? 

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.