CANCER RESEARCH UK

Retail Sunday Assistant (Derby Shop, Alvaston)

• locations
• Derby Shop (Alvaston)

• time type
• Part time

• posted on
• Posted 3 Days Ago

• job requisition id
• R031873

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:  Derby Shop, Alvaston

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 this position, any offer of employment for this role will be subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.

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.  

For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: Linked In, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.

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. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.

About Us

As the world’s largest independent cancer research charity, we conduct research into the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the disease. Our aim is to see 3 in 4 people survive cancer by 2034 and our staff are integral to achieving that ambition. Cancer Research UK offers you excellent prospects to expand your career as well as the ability to make a real difference to the lives of others. We're always looking for sharp, brave, and collaborative people to join Cancer Research UK and continue to make it a great place to work. Find the career you're looking for and let us change lives together.

Retail Store Assistant (Felixstowe)

• locations
• Felixstowe Shop

• time type
• Part time

• posted on
• Posted 4 Days Ago

• job requisition id
• R031804

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

Retail store assistant

£12.21 per hour

Reports to: Shop manager

Department: Trading

Location: Felixstowe

Contract: Permanent

Working hours: Part time 15 hours per week on a rota basis

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 store assistant to join Cancer Research UK’s trading team. You’ll be acting as an ambassador for Cancer Research UK. Your shop will be a place where your community gets to meet our people, understand our brand, and see some of the great things we do.

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?

• Providing excellent customer and supporter service.
• Working as an integral part of the shop team to achieve ambitious sales and fundraising targets.
• Assisting with maintaining shop standards including visual presentation, safeguarding compliance and health and safety.
• Creating relationships with your local community and Cancer Research UK colleagues.
• Supporting fundraising events for your store to achieve fundraising targets.

What skills are you looking for?

• An understanding of what makes great customer service.
• Experience of working in a busy customer service environment.
• The ability to manage your own workload and work independently when required.
• The ability to work well in a team.
• Excellent communication skills.

And ideally

• An understanding or an interest in fashion.
• Retail experience

[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 this position, any offer of employment for this role will be subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.

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.  

For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: Linked In, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.

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. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.

About Us

As the world’s largest independent cancer research charity, we conduct research into the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the disease. Our aim is to see 3 in 4 people survive cancer by 2034 and our staff are integral to achieving that ambition. Cancer Research UK offers you excellent prospects to expand your career as well as the ability to make a real difference to the lives of others. We're always looking for sharp, brave, and collaborative people to join Cancer Research UK and continue to make it a great place to work. Find the career you're looking for and let us change lives together.

Retail Assistant Manager (Holyhead Superstore)

• locations
• Holyhead Superstore

• time type
• Full time

• posted on
• Posted 8 Days Ago

• job requisition id
• R032054

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

Retail Assistant Manager 

£25,209- £29,432 plus benefits

Reports to: Shop manager 

Department: ​Trading​ 

Contract: ​Permanent​ 

Working hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week 

Location: Holyhead Superstore

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

**The internal title for this role is Assistant Shop Manager.

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 shares our vision, someone like you. ​

We’re looking for a motivated assistant shop manager to join Cancer Research UK’s trading team. You’ll be acting as an ambassador for Cancer Research UK, supporting the shop manager and your team to maximise income through people, resources and stock.

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

What will I be doing? 

• Supporting the shop manager to guide, inspire and engage a diverse team of paid staff and volunteers.

• Support the commercial running of the store including display and merchandising, stock management, maintaining shop standards, store layout, sales and income.

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

• Work alongside the shop manager to achieve targets for donated stock, cash, gift aid, average selling price, sell through and stock processing.

• Creating relationships with your local community and Cancer Research UK colleagues.

• Supporting the shop manager in the organisation and delivery of creative fundraising events for your store to achieve fundraising targets.

• Maintaining compliance with health and safety, safeguarding, security, administration and HR policies.

• Deputising for the shop manager in their absence.

• There will be a varied amount of manual handling and physical activity required within the day-to-day duties of the role.

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.

• Commercial awareness.

• The ability to create relationships and communicate well.

• Flexibility, 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.

What will I gain? 

We make sure you are supported by a generous salary and 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 retail teams also have access to confidential wellbeing support from the Retail Trust.

For the full job description and more information about working with us please contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk

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.

Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment for this role will be subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.

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

.

recruitment@cancer.org.uk

For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: Linked In,

,Facebook

,Instagram

and

X

.

YouTube

Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.

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. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.

About Us

As the world’s largest independent cancer research charity, we conduct research into the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the disease. Our aim is to see 3 in 4 people survive cancer by 2034 and our staff are integral to achieving that ambition. Cancer Research UK offers you excellent prospects to expand your career as well as the ability to make a real difference to the lives of others. We're always looking for sharp, brave, and collaborative people to join Cancer Research UK and continue to make it a great place to work. Find the career you're looking for and let us change lives together.

Retail Sunday Assistant (Harrogate Beulah)

• locations
• Harrogate (Beulah St) Shop

• time type
• Part time

• posted on
• Posted 10 Days Ago

• job requisition id
• R031729

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

Retail store assistant (with keyholder responsibility)  

£12.21 per hour plus benefits

Reports to: Shop manager 

Department: ​Trading​ 

Contract: ​fixed term contract until 31st January 2026

Hours: 6 – Sundays only 

Location: Harrogate Beulah Shop

Closing date: open until filled - ​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.

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.

• There will be a varied amount of manual handling and physical activity required within the day-to-day duties of the role.

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.

• Flexibility, 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.

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

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.

Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment for this role will be subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.

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

.

recruitment@cancer.org.uk

For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: Linked In,

,Facebook

,Instagram

and

X

.

YouTube

Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.

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. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.

About Us

As the world’s largest independent cancer research charity, we conduct research into the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the disease. Our aim is to see 3 in 4 people survive cancer by 2034 and our staff are integral to achieving that ambition. Cancer Research UK offers you excellent prospects to expand your career as well as the ability to make a real difference to the lives of others. We're always looking for sharp, brave, and collaborative people to join Cancer Research UK and continue to make it a great place to work. Find the career you're looking for and let us change lives together.

Assistant Shop Manager (Carlisle)

• locations
• Carlisle Shop

• time type
• Part time

• posted on
• Posted 10 Days Ago

• job requisition id
• R031777

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

Retail Assistant Manager 

£12.73 - £14.86 plus benefits

Reports to: Shop manager 

Department: ​Trading​ 

Contract: ​Permanent​ 

Working hours: Part time 29 hours per week 

Location: Carlisle Shop

Closing date: Open until filled - ​This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications are received or once a suitable candidate is found​ 

**The internal title for this role is Assistant Shop Manager.

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 shares our vision, someone like you. ​

We’re looking for a motivated assistant shop manager to join Cancer Research UK’s trading team. You’ll be acting as an ambassador for Cancer Research UK, supporting the shop manager and your team to maximise income through people, resources and stock.

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

What will I be doing? 

• Supporting the shop manager to guide, inspire and engage a diverse team of paid staff and volunteers.

• Support the commercial running of the store including display and merchandising, stock management, maintaining shop standards, store layout, sales and income.

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

• Work alongside the shop manager to achieve targets for donated stock, cash, gift aid, average selling price, sell through and stock processing.

• Creating relationships with your local community and Cancer Research UK colleagues.

• Supporting the shop manager in the organisation and delivery of creative fundraising events for your store to achieve fundraising targets.

• Maintaining compliance with health and safety, safeguarding, security, administration and HR policies.

• Deputising for the shop manager in their absence.

• There will be a varied amount of manual handling and physical activity required within the day-to-day duties of the role.

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.

• Commercial awareness.

• The ability to create relationships and communicate well.

• Flexibility, 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.

What will I gain? 

We make sure you are supported by a generous salary and 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 retail teams also have access to confidential wellbeing support from the Retail Trust.

For the full job description and more information about working with us please contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk

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.

Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment for this role will be subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.

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

.

recruitment@cancer.org.uk

Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.

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. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.

About Us

As the world’s largest independent cancer research charity, we conduct research into the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the disease. Our aim is to see 3 in 4 people survive cancer by 2034 and our staff are integral to achieving that ambition. Cancer Research UK offers you excellent prospects to expand your career as well as the ability to make a real difference to the lives of others. We're always looking for sharp, brave, and collaborative people to join Cancer Research UK and continue to make it a great place to work. Find the career you're looking for and let us change lives together.

Retail Assistant Manager (Newbury Superstore)

• locations
• Newbury Superstore

• time type
• Full time

• posted on
• Posted 18 Days Ago

• job requisition id
• R031773

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

Retail assistant manager (superstore)  

£25,419- £29,679 plus benefits

Reports to: Store Manager 

Department: ​Trading​ 

Contract: ​Permanent​ 

Hours: ​Full time 37.5 hours per week​  

Location: Newbury Superstore

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 determined, someone like you. ​

We’re looking for a motivating superstore assistant manager to join Cancer Research UK’s trading team. You’ll be acting as an ambassador for Cancer Research UK, supporting the superstore manager and your 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? 

• Supporting the superstore manager in guiding, inspiring and engaging a large team of paid staff and volunteers. This includes recruitment, retention and development of a diverse superstore team.

• Taking responsibility for the commercial running of the superstore including display and merchandising, stock management and generation, maintaining shop standards, store layout, sales and income.

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

• Assisting with the processing systems that allow for the movement and distribution of large volumes of donations including across other Cancer Research UK shops, superstores and eCommerce.

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

• Creating relationships with your local community and Cancer Research UK colleagues to generate community engagement and additional income and stock.

• Supporting the shop manager in the organisation and delivery of creative fundraising events for your store to achieve fundraising targets.

• Deputising for the superstore manager in their absence.

• There will be a varied amount of manual handling and physical activity required within the day-to-day duties of the role.

What are you looking for? 

• Commercial awareness with previous success working with sales and profit targets.

• Experience of managing and inspiring a large and diverse team of people.

• Comfort working within targets and motivating others to achieve those targets.

• The ability to multi-task in a lively high volume retail environment with large volumes of stock.

• Creativity and a desire to seek out opportunities for innovative ways of working.

• The ability to create relationships and communicate well.

• Flexibility, 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.

What will I gain? 

We make sure you are supported by a generous salary and 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 retail teams also have access to confidential wellbeing support from the Retail Trust.

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.

Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment for this role will be subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.

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

.

recruitment@cancer.org.uk

For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: Linked In,

,Facebook

,Instagram

and

X

.

YouTube

Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.

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. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.

Retail Store Sunday Assistant (Minehead)

• locations
• Minehead Shop

• time type
• Part time

• posted on
• Posted 30+ Days Ago

• job requisition id
• R031150

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

Retail store assistant (with keyholder responsibility)  

£12.21 per hour plus benefits

Reports to: Shop manager 

Department: ​Trading​ 

Contract: ​Permanent​ 

Hours: 6 – Sundays only 

Location: Minehead

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

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.

• There will be a varied amount of manual handling and physical activity required within the day-to-day duties of the role.

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.

• Flexibility, 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.

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

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.

Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment for this role will be subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.

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

.

recruitment@cancer.org.uk

For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: Linked In,

,Facebook

,Instagram

and

X

.

YouTube

Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.

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. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.

About Us

As the world’s largest independent cancer research charity, we conduct research into the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the disease. Our aim is to see 3 in 4 people survive cancer by 2034 and our staff are integral to achieving that ambition. Cancer Research UK offers you excellent prospects to expand your career as well as the ability to make a real difference to the lives of others. We're always looking for sharp, brave, and collaborative people to join Cancer Research UK and continue to make it a great place to work. Find the career you're looking for and let us change lives together.

Retail Assistant Manager (Wantage)

• locations
• Wantage Shop

• time type
• Part time

• posted on
• Posted 19 Days Ago

• job requisition id
• R031887

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

Retail assistant manager

£12.73 - £14.86

Reports to: Shop manager

Department: Trading

Contract: Permanent

Working hours: Part time 22.5 hours per week

Location: Wantage

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.

**The internal title for this role is Assistant Shop Manager.

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 shares our vision, someone like you.

We’re looking for a motivated assistant shop manager to join Cancer Research UK’s trading team. You’ll be acting as an ambassador for Cancer Research UK, supporting the shop manager and your team to maximise income through people, resources and stock.

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?

• Supporting the shop manager to guide, inspire and engage a diverse team of paid staff and volunteers.
• Support the commercial running of the store including display and merchandising, stock management, maintaining shop standards, store layout, sales and income.
• Leading by example and providing excellent customer and supporter service.
• Work alongside the shop manager to achieve targets for donated stock, cash, gift aid, average selling price, sell through and stock processing.
• Creating relationships with your local community and Cancer Research UK colleagues.
• Supporting the shop manager in the organisation and delivery of creative fundraising events for your store to achieve fundraising targets.
• Maintaining compliance with health and safety, safeguarding, security, administration and HR policies.
• Deputising for the shop manager in their absence.

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.
• Commercial awareness.
• The ability to create relationships and communicate well.
• And ideally supervisor experience, and 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 this position, any offer of employment for this role will be subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.

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.  

For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: Linked In, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.

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. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.

About Us

As the world’s largest independent cancer research charity, we conduct research into the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the disease. Our aim is to see 3 in 4 people survive cancer by 2034 and our staff are integral to achieving that ambition. Cancer Research UK offers you excellent prospects to expand your career as well as the ability to make a real difference to the lives of others. We're always looking for sharp, brave, and collaborative people to join Cancer Research UK and continue to make it a great place to work. Find the career you're looking for and let us change lives together.

Retail Assistant Manager (Carmarthen)

• locations
• Carmarthen Discount Store

• time type
• Full time

• posted on
• Posted 30 Days Ago

• job requisition id
• R031583

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

Retail Assistant Manager 

£24,915 - £29,068

Reports to: Shop manager 

Department: ​Trading​ 

Contract: ​Permanent​ 

Working hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week 

Location: Carmarthen Shop

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

**The internal title for this role is Assistant Shop Manager.

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 shares our vision, someone like you. ​

We’re looking for a motivated assistant shop manager to join Cancer Research UK’s trading team. You’ll be acting as an ambassador for Cancer Research UK, supporting the shop manager and your team to maximise income through people, resources and stock.

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

What will I be doing? 

• Supporting the shop manager to guide, inspire and engage a diverse team of paid staff and volunteers.

• Support the commercial running of the store including display and merchandising, stock management, maintaining shop standards, store layout, sales and income.

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

• Work alongside the shop manager to achieve targets for donated stock, cash, gift aid, average selling price, sell through and stock processing.

• Creating relationships with your local community and Cancer Research UK colleagues.

• Supporting the shop manager in the organisation and delivery of creative fundraising events for your store to achieve fundraising targets.

• Maintaining compliance with health and safety, safeguarding, security, administration and HR policies.

• Deputising for the shop manager in their absence.

• There will be a varied amount of manual handling and physical activity required within the day-to-day duties of the role.

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.

• Commercial awareness.

• The ability to create relationships and communicate well.

• Flexibility, 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.

What will I gain? 

We make sure you are supported by a generous salary and 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 retail teams also have access to confidential wellbeing support from the Retail Trust.

For the full job description and more information about working with us please contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk

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.

Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment for this role will be subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.

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

.

recruitment@cancer.org.uk

Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.

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. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.

About Us

As the world’s largest independent cancer research charity, we conduct research into the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the disease. Our aim is to see 3 in 4 people survive cancer by 2034 and our staff are integral to achieving that ambition. Cancer Research UK offers you excellent prospects to expand your career as well as the ability to make a real difference to the lives of others. We're always looking for sharp, brave, and collaborative people to join Cancer Research UK and continue to make it a great place to work. Find the career you're looking for and let us change lives together.

Retail Store Manager (Portobello Rd, London)

• locations
• Portobello Road (London) Shop
• London

• time type
• Full time

• posted on
• Posted 12 Days Ago

• time left to apply
• End Date: September 29, 2025 (1 day left to apply)

• job requisition id
• R031415

Endless pre-loved items. A crucial source of fundraising. A store that runs your way.  

Retail Store Manager 

£29,589- £32,824 plus benefits

Reports to: Area manager 

Department: ​Trading​ 

Contract: ​Permanent​ 

Hours: ​Full time 37.5 hours per week​  

Location: Portobello Rd, London 

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 shares our vision, someone like you. ​

We’re looking for a motivating store manager to join Cancer Research UK’s trading team. You’ll be acting as an ambassador for Cancer Research UK, motivating your team to maximise on sales and fundraising targets. Your shop 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? 

• Guiding, inspiring and engaging a team of paid staff and volunteers. This includes recruitment, retention and development of a diverse shop team.

• Taking ownership and responsibility for commercial running of your store including display and merchandising, stock management, maintaining shop standards, store layout, sales and income.

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

• Maximising profit through effective cost control and sales.

• Creating relationships with your local community and Cancer Research UK colleagues.

• Organising and running creative fundraising events for your store to achieve fundraising targets.

• Maintaining compliance with health and safety, safeguarding, security, administration and HR policies.

• There will be a varied amount of manual handling and physical activity required within the day-to-day duties of the role.

What are you looking for? 

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

• Comfort working within targets and motivating others to achieve those targets.

• The ability to multi-task in a lively environment.

• Working knowledge of what makes great customer service.

• Commercial awareness.

• Knowledge of high street fashion retail.

• Adaptability in changing situations, including being able to work effectively independently.

• An awareness of the price, value and worth of items.

• Flexibility, 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.

What will I gain? 

We make sure you are supported by a generous salary and 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 retail teams also have access to confidential wellbeing support from the Retail Trust.

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.

To support your training and development in this role, you will spend 4 weeks in a training shop, learning from a Training Shop Manager, this may be at a different location to the role you applied for.

Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment for this role will be subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.

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

.

recruitment@cancer.org.uk

Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.

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. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.

About Us

As the world’s largest independent cancer research charity, we conduct research into the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the disease. Our aim is to see 3 in 4 people survive cancer by 2034 and our staff are integral to achieving that ambition. Cancer Research UK offers you excellent prospects to expand your career as well as the ability to make a real difference to the lives of others. We're always looking for sharp, brave, and collaborative people to join Cancer Research UK and continue to make it a great place to work. Find the career you're looking for and let us change lives together.

Retail Area Support Manager (Oxfordshire, Northamptonshire and Bedfordshire)

• locations
• Home Based - England (35 Hour Weekly Max)

• time type
• Full time

• posted on
• Posted 30+ Days Ago

• job requisition id
• R031826

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

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

Retail area support manager (Oxfordshire, Northamptonshire and Bedfordshire) 

£27,500 - £ 30,350 + company car

Reports to: Area manager 

Department: ​Trading​ 

Contract: ​Permanent​ 

Hours: ​Full time 35 hours per week​  

Location: Home-based (travel required) This role covers areas across Oxfordshire, Northamptonshire and Bedfordshire. MUST LIVE WITHIN 22 MILES OF AREA

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 shares our vision, someone like you. ​

We’re looking for an inspiring area support manager to join Cancer Research UK’s trading team. You’ll be acting as an ambassador for Cancer Research UK, supporting the Area Manager and the area team to maximise income through people, resources and stock.

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

What will I be doing? 

• Playing an integral part in the achievement of key performance indicators across the area. These include income, expenditure budgets, processing targets, average selling price, sell through rates, fundraising and customer service.

• Supporting the commercial running of your area and making commercial decisions based on data.

• Being aware of trends on the high street, and amongst charity retailers, and applying that knowledge and learning to your area.

• Supporting the Area Manager and area teams in areas such as recruitment, development, retention, performance management, equality and diversity and fundraising.

• Managing stock management and stock initiatives across the area. This includes generating quality donated goods, stock selection and distribution and pricing to maximise income.

• Assisting with the implementation of national volunteer recruitment campaigns and supporting other divisional and national projects.

• Deputising for the Area Manager as required.

What are you looking for? 

• A collaborative and successful retail manager.

• Comfort working within targets and motivating others to achieve those targets.

• Commercial awareness with great business judgement.

• The ability to build networks and influence.

• Adaptability in changing situations, including being able to work effectively independently.

• Must experience of leading and performance managing a team of people across multiple sites

• Locality, you’ll need to live within a reasonable distance from the region and have your own access to transport. Travel costs will be reimbursed in line with Cancer Research UK’s travel and expenses policy.

• Flexibility, 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.

What will I gain? 

We make sure you are supported by a generous salary and 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 retail teams also have access to confidential wellbeing support from the Retail Trust.

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.

Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment for this role will be subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.

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

.

recruitment@cancer.org.uk

Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.

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. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.

About Us

As the world’s largest independent cancer research charity, we conduct research into the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the disease. Our aim is to see 3 in 4 people survive cancer by 2034 and our staff are integral to achieving that ambition. Cancer Research UK offers you excellent prospects to expand your career as well as the ability to make a real difference to the lives of others. We're always looking for sharp, brave, and collaborative people to join Cancer Research UK and continue to make it a great place to work. Find the career you're looking for and let us change lives together.

Retail Sunday Assistant (Knaresborough)

• locations
• Knaresborough Shop

• time type
• Part time

• posted on
• Posted Today

• job requisition id
• R031925

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

Retail store assistant (with keyholder responsibility)  

£12.21 per hour plus benefits

Reports to: Shop manager 

Department: ​Trading​ 

Contract: ​Permanent​ 

Hours: 6 – Sundays only 

Location: Knaresborough Shop

Closing date: Open until filled - 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.

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.

• There will be a varied amount of manual handling and physical activity required within the day-to-day duties of the role.

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.

• Flexibility, 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.

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

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.

Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment for this role will be subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.

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

.

recruitment@cancer.org.uk

For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: Linked In,

,Facebook

,Instagram

and

X

.

YouTube

Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.

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. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.

About Us

As the world’s largest independent cancer research charity, we conduct research into the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the disease. Our aim is to see 3 in 4 people survive cancer by 2034 and our staff are integral to achieving that ambition. Cancer Research UK offers you excellent prospects to expand your career as well as the ability to make a real difference to the lives of others. We're always looking for sharp, brave, and collaborative people to join Cancer Research UK and continue to make it a great place to work. Find the career you're looking for and let us change lives together.

Retail Assistant Manager (Woodbridge)

• locations
• Woodbridge Shop

• time type
• Part time

• posted on
• Posted Today

• job requisition id
• R031998

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

Retail assistant manager

£12.67 - £14.77

Reports to: Shop manager

Department: Trading

Contract: Permanent

Working hours: Part time 15 hours per week

Location: Woodbridge

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.

**The internal title for this role is Assistant Shop Manager.

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 shares our vision, someone like you.

We’re looking for a motivated assistant shop manager to join Cancer Research UK’s trading team. You’ll be acting as an ambassador for Cancer Research UK, supporting the shop manager and your team to maximise income through people, resources and stock.

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?

• Supporting the shop manager to guide, inspire and engage a diverse team of paid staff and volunteers.
• Support the commercial running of the store including display and merchandising, stock management, maintaining shop standards, store layout, sales and income.
• Leading by example and providing excellent customer and supporter service.
• Work alongside the shop manager to achieve targets for donated stock, cash, gift aid, average selling price, sell through and stock processing.
• Creating relationships with your local community and Cancer Research UK colleagues.
• Supporting the shop manager in the organisation and delivery of creative fundraising events for your store to achieve fundraising targets.
• Maintaining compliance with health and safety, safeguarding, security, administration and HR policies.
• Deputising for the shop manager in their absence.

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.
• Commercial awareness.
• The ability to create relationships and communicate well.
• And ideally supervisor experience, and 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 this position, any offer of employment for this role will be subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.

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.  

For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: Linked In, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.

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. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.

About Us

As the world’s largest independent cancer research charity, we conduct research into the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the disease. Our aim is to see 3 in 4 people survive cancer by 2034 and our staff are integral to achieving that ambition. Cancer Research UK offers you excellent prospects to expand your career as well as the ability to make a real difference to the lives of others. We're always looking for sharp, brave, and collaborative people to join Cancer Research UK and continue to make it a great place to work. Find the career you're looking for and let us change lives together.

Assistant Manager (Bath, Westgate Street)

• locations
• Bath Shop (Westgate Street)

• time type
• Part time

• posted on
• Posted Today

• job requisition id
• R031992

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

Retail assistant manager

£12.78 - £14.91

Reports to: Shop manager

Department: Trading

Contract: Permanent

Working hours: Part time 30 hours per week

Location: Bath (Westgate Street)

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.

**The internal title for this role is Assistant Shop Manager.

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 shares our vision, someone like you.

We’re looking for a motivated assistant shop manager to join Cancer Research UK’s trading team. You’ll be acting as an ambassador for Cancer Research UK, supporting the shop manager and your team to maximise income through people, resources and stock.

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?

• Supporting the shop manager to guide, inspire and engage a diverse team of paid staff and volunteers.
• Support the commercial running of the store including display and merchandising, stock management, maintaining shop standards, store layout, sales and income.
• Leading by example and providing excellent customer and supporter service.
• Work alongside the shop manager to achieve targets for donated stock, cash, gift aid, average selling price, sell through and stock processing.
• Creating relationships with your local community and Cancer Research UK colleagues.
• Supporting the shop manager in the organisation and delivery of creative fundraising events for your store to achieve fundraising targets.
• Maintaining compliance with health and safety, safeguarding, security, administration and HR policies.
• Deputising for the shop manager in their absence.

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.
• Commercial awareness.
• The ability to create relationships and communicate well.
• And ideally supervisor experience, and 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 this position, any offer of employment for this role will be subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.

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.  

For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: Linked In, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.

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. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.

About Us

As the world’s largest independent cancer research charity, we conduct research into the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the disease. Our aim is to see 3 in 4 people survive cancer by 2034 and our staff are integral to achieving that ambition. Cancer Research UK offers you excellent prospects to expand your career as well as the ability to make a real difference to the lives of others. We're always looking for sharp, brave, and collaborative people to join Cancer Research UK and continue to make it a great place to work. Find the career you're looking for and let us change lives together.

Assistant Store Manager (Sleaford)

• locations
• Sleaford Shop

• time type
• Part time

• posted on
• Posted Yesterday

• job requisition id
• R031942

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

Retail assistant manager

£12.78 - £14.91

Reports to: Shop manager

Department: Trading

Contract: Permanent

Working hours: Part time 15 hours per week

Location: Sleaford

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. 

**The internal title for this role is Assistant Shop Manager.

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 shares our vision, someone like you.

We’re looking for a motivated assistant shop manager to join Cancer Research UK’s trading team. You’ll be acting as an ambassador for Cancer Research UK, supporting the shop manager and your team to maximise income through people, resources and stock.

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?

• Supporting the shop manager to guide, inspire and engage a diverse team of paid staff and volunteers.
• Support the commercial running of the store including display and merchandising, stock management, maintaining shop standards, store layout, sales and income.
• Leading by example and providing excellent customer and supporter service.
• Work alongside the shop manager to achieve targets for donated stock, cash, gift aid, average selling price, sell through and stock processing.
• Creating relationships with your local community and Cancer Research UK colleagues.
• Supporting the shop manager in the organisation and delivery of creative fundraising events for your store to achieve fundraising targets.
• Maintaining compliance with health and safety, safeguarding, security, administration and HR policies.
• Deputising for the shop manager in their absence.

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.
• Commercial awareness.
• The ability to create relationships and communicate well.
• And ideally supervisor experience, and 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 this position, any offer of employment for this role will be subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.

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.  

For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: Linked In, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.

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. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.

About Us

As the world’s largest independent cancer research charity, we conduct research into the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the disease. Our aim is to see 3 in 4 people survive cancer by 2034 and our staff are integral to achieving that ambition. Cancer Research UK offers you excellent prospects to expand your career as well as the ability to make a real difference to the lives of others. We're always looking for sharp, brave, and collaborative people to join Cancer Research UK and continue to make it a great place to work. Find the career you're looking for and let us change lives together.

Interim Programme Director - AI Strategy & Implementation

• locations
• Stratford (2 Redman Place)

• time type
• Full time

• posted on
• Posted Today

• time left to apply
• End Date: December 28, 2025 (16 days left to apply)

• job requisition id
• R032584

Programme Director - AI Strategy & Implementation

9-month interim - day rate contractor

Day Rate: £800-£1000 per day

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 innovative and ambitious, someone like you.​ As Programme Director you will lead our AI implementation programme - a key element of CRUKs long-term growth strategy.

CRUK is embracing Artificial Intelligence as a transformative capability to accelerate our mission and deliver significant organisational impact. From Generative AI and Agentic AI to machine learning, these technologies will enable us to improve operational efficiency, enhance scientific breakthroughs, and create more personalised supporter experiences.

This role will focus on embedding AI capabilities across CRUK’s fundraising, cancer intelligence and information, and organisational operations—driving improvements in supporter experience, enabling better cancer outcomes through smarter use of data, and enhancing internal processes. It will ensure alignment with our culture and strategy while championing AI literacy, fostering collaboration, and ensuring ethical and inclusive implementation. This role will not be responsible for the delivery of our AI-based cancer research, which will be primarily delivered through extramural grant funding activity.

This is an exciting opportunity to join CRUK at the forefront of innovation and help shape how AI revolutionises the way we work and the impact we make..

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver CRUK’s AI transformation roadmap, ensuring alignment with organisational mission and strategic goals.

• Lead programme delivery and governance, balancing time, cost, quality, and scope while ensuring ethical, legal, and financial compliance.

• Build and champion an AI Centre of Excellence, fostering a culture of experimentation and scaling successful AI initiatives.

• Manage strategic partnerships and collaboration, including major tech providers and internal transformation programmes.

• Provide strong leadership and oversight, driving impact measurement, risk management, and embedding EDI principles across all AI activities.

Skills and experience

• Significant experience leading AI implementation programmes in complex, knowledge-based organisations.

• Expertise in business design and operating model development through to successful implementation.

• Highly developed stakeholder influencing skills and political awareness.

• Strong financial and analytical skills.

• Experience managing external consultancy and technology supplier relationships.

• Strategic thinker with ability to plan for medium and long-term horizons.

• Familiarity with ethical AI practices and governance.

Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.

Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination  

Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism   

Human: Act to have a positive impact on people  

Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively

We’re looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.

If you’re interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we’d still love to hear from you.

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 fairly and objectively.

For more information on this career opportunity please visit our website or contact us at recruitment@cancer.org.uk.  

For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: Linked In, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.

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. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.

About Us

We’re the world’s leading cancer charity, dedicated to saving and improving lives with our research.

We work to reduce the impact of cancer on people’s day-to-day lives through our research, influence and information.

We are beating cancer – step by step, day by day. Our work means that people with cancer live better lives through earlier diagnosis and kinder, more effective treatments. Find a purposeful career that will empower you to grow and collaborate with like-minded experts.

Retail Assistant Manager (Chelsea)

• locations
• Chelsea Shop
• London

• time type
• Full time

• posted on
• Posted 3 Days Ago

• time left to apply
• End Date: January 12, 2026 (8 days left to apply)

• job requisition id
• R031760

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

Retail Assistant Manager 

£26,880 - £29,341 plus benefits

Reports to: Shop manager 

Department: ​Trading​ 

Contract: ​Permanent​ 

Working hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week over 5 days, Monday to Sunday

Location: Chelsea

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

**The internal title for this role is Assistant Shop Manager.

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 shares our vision, someone like you. ​

We’re looking for a motivated assistant shop manager to join Cancer Research UK’s trading team. You’ll be acting as an ambassador for Cancer Research UK, supporting the shop manager and your team to maximise income through people, resources and stock.

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

What will I be doing? 

• Supporting the shop manager to guide, inspire and engage a diverse team of paid staff and volunteers.

• Support the commercial running of the store including display and merchandising, stock management, maintaining shop standards, store layout, sales and income.

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

• Work alongside the shop manager to achieve targets for donated stock, cash, gift aid, average selling price, sell through and stock processing.

• Creating relationships with your local community and Cancer Research UK colleagues.

• Supporting the shop manager in the organisation and delivery of creative fundraising events for your store to achieve fundraising targets.

• Maintaining compliance with health and safety, safeguarding, security, administration and HR policies.

• Deputising for the shop manager in their absence.

• There will be a varied amount of manual handling and physical activity required within the day-to-day duties of the role.

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.

• Commercial awareness.

• The ability to create relationships and communicate well.

• Flexibility, 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.

What will I gain? 

We make sure you are supported by a generous salary and 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 retail teams also have access to confidential wellbeing support from the Retail Trust.

For the full job description and more information about working with us please contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk

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.

Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment for this role will be subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.

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

.

recruitment@cancer.org.uk

Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.

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. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.

About Us

We’re the world’s leading cancer charity, dedicated to saving and improving lives with our research.

We work to reduce the impact of cancer on people’s day-to-day lives through our research, influence and information.

We are beating cancer – step by step, day by day. Our work means that people with cancer live better lives through earlier diagnosis and kinder, more effective treatments. Find a purposeful career that will empower you to grow and collaborate with like-minded experts.

Retail Assistant Manager (Dumbarton)

• locations
• Dumbarton Shop

• time type
• Full time

• posted on
• Posted Today

• job requisition id
• R032426

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

Retail Assistant Manager 

£25,020 - £29,232 plus benefits

Reports to: Shop manager 

Department: ​Trading​ 

Contract: ​Permanent​ 

Working hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week 

Location: Dumbarton Shop

Closing date: Open until filled - ​This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications are received or once a suitable candidate is found​ 

**The internal title for this role is Assistant Shop Manager.

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 shares our vision, someone like you. ​

We’re looking for a motivated assistant shop manager to join Cancer Research UK’s trading team. You’ll be acting as an ambassador for Cancer Research UK, supporting the shop manager and your team to maximise income through people, resources and stock.

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

What will I be doing? 

• Supporting the shop manager to guide, inspire and engage a diverse team of paid staff and volunteers.

• Support the commercial running of the store including display and merchandising, stock management, maintaining shop standards, store layout, sales and income.

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

• Work alongside the shop manager to achieve targets for donated stock, cash, gift aid, average selling price, sell through and stock processing.

• Creating relationships with your local community and Cancer Research UK colleagues.

• Supporting the shop manager in the organisation and delivery of creative fundraising events for your store to achieve fundraising targets.

• Maintaining compliance with health and safety, safeguarding, security, administration and HR policies.

• Deputising for the shop manager in their absence.

• There will be a varied amount of manual handling and physical activity required within the day-to-day duties of the role.

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.

• Commercial awareness.

• The ability to create relationships and communicate well.

• Flexibility, 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.

What will I gain? 

We make sure you are supported by a generous salary and 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 retail teams also have access to confidential wellbeing support from the Retail Trust.

For the full job description and more information about working with us please contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk

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.

Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment for this role will be subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.

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

.

recruitment@cancer.org.uk

Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.

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. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.

About Us

We’re the world’s leading cancer charity, dedicated to saving and improving lives with our research.

We work to reduce the impact of cancer on people’s day-to-day lives through our research, influence and information.

We are beating cancer – step by step, day by day. Our work means that people with cancer live better lives through earlier diagnosis and kinder, more effective treatments. Find a purposeful career that will empower you to grow and collaborate with like-minded experts.

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 this position, any offer of employment for this role will be subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.

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.  

For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: Linked In, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.

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. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.

About Us

We’re the world’s leading cancer charity, dedicated to saving and improving lives with our research.

We work to reduce the impact of cancer on people’s day-to-day lives through our research, influence and information.

We are beating cancer – step by step, day by day. Our work means that people with cancer live better lives through earlier diagnosis and kinder, more effective treatments. Find a purposeful career that will empower you to grow and collaborate with like-minded experts.

Retail Store Assistant (Didcot)

• locations
• Didcot Shop

• time type
• Part time

• posted on
• Posted Yesterday

• job requisition id
• R032546

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

Retail store assistant

£12.21 per hour

Reports to: Shop manager

Department: Trading

Location: Didcot

Contract: Permanent

Working hours: Part time 21 hours per week on a rota basis

Closing date: Open until filled. We will be shortlisting on a rolling basis and will close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.   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 store assistant to join Cancer Research UK’s trading team. You’ll be acting as an ambassador for Cancer Research UK. Your shop will be a place where your community gets to meet our people, understand our brand, and see some of the great things we do.

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?

• Providing excellent customer and supporter service.
• Working as an integral part of the shop team to achieve ambitious sales and fundraising targets.
• Assisting with maintaining shop standards including visual presentation, safeguarding compliance and health and safety.
• Creating relationships with your local community and Cancer Research UK colleagues.
• Supporting fundraising events for your store to achieve fundraising targets.

What skills are you looking for?

• An understanding of what makes great customer service.
• Experience of working in a busy customer service environment.
• The ability to manage your own workload and work independently when required.
• The ability to work well in a team.
• Excellent communication skills.

And ideally

• An understanding or an interest in fashion.
• Retail experience

[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 this position, any offer of employment for this role will be subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.

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.  

For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: Linked In, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.

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. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.

About Us

We’re the world’s leading cancer charity, dedicated to saving and improving lives with our research.

We work to reduce the impact of cancer on people’s day-to-day lives through our research, influence and information.

We are beating cancer – step by step, day by day. Our work means that people with cancer live better lives through earlier diagnosis and kinder, more effective treatments. Find a purposeful career that will empower you to grow and collaborate with like-minded experts.

Retail Superstore Manager Stevenage Superstore

• locations
• Stevenage Superstore

• time type
• Full time

• posted on
• Posted 2 Days Ago

• job requisition id
• R032478

Endless pre-loved items. A crucial source of fundraising. A store that runs your way.   

Retail Superstore Manager (Stevenage Superstore)

£30,144 - £35,354

Reports to: Area manager 

Department: ​Trading​ 

Contract: ​Permanent​ 

Hours: ​Full time 37.5 hours per week​ including weekends

Location: Stevenage Superstore

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

Interview date:

​​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 a motivating superstore manager to join Cancer Research UK’s trading team. You’ll be acting as an ambassador for Cancer Research UK, motivating your 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.

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? 

• Guiding, inspiring and engaging a team of paid staff and volunteers. This includes recruitment, retention and development of a diverse superstore team.

• Taking ownership and responsibility for the commercial running of your superstore including display and merchandising, stock management and generation, maintaining shop standards, store layout, sales and income.

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

• Maximising profit through effective cost control and sales.

• Working to agreed targets for donated stock, cash, benchmark gift aid, average selling price, sell through and stock processing.

• Creating relationships with your local community and Cancer Research UK colleagues to generate community engagement and additional income and stock.

• Oversee the movement and distribution of large volumes of donations including across other Cancer Research UK shops, superstores and eCommerce.

• Organising and running creative fundraising events for your store to achieve fundraising targets.

• Maintaining compliance with health and safety, safeguarding, security, administration and HR policies.

What skills will I need? 

• Commercial awareness with previous success working with sales and profit targets.

• Experience of managing and inspiring a large and diverse team of people.

• Comfort working within targets and motivating others to achieve those targets.

• The ability to multi-task in a lively high volume retail environment with large volumes of stock.

• Adaptability in changing situations, including being able to work effectively independently.

• Creativity and a desire to seek out opportunities for new and innovative ways of working.

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.

For the full job description and more information about working with us please contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk

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.

Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment for this role will be subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.

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

For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: Linked In,

,Facebook

,Instagram

andTwitter

.

YouTube

Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.

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. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.

About Us

We’re the world’s leading cancer charity, dedicated to saving and improving lives with our research.

We work to reduce the impact of cancer on people’s day-to-day lives through our research, influence and information.

We are beating cancer – step by step, day by day. Our work means that people with cancer live better lives through earlier diagnosis and kinder, more effective treatments. Find a purposeful career that will empower you to grow and collaborate with like-minded experts.

Retail Shop Assistant (Headington)

• locations
• Headington (114 London Road)

• time type
• Part time

• posted on
• Posted Yesterday

• job requisition id
• R032137

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

Retail store assistant

£12.21 per hour

Reports to: Shop manager

Department: Trading

Location: Headington

Contract: 12 month fixed-term contract

Working hours: Part time 15 hours per week on a rota basis

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 store assistant to join Cancer Research UK’s trading team. You’ll be acting as an ambassador for Cancer Research UK. Your shop will be a place where your community gets to meet our people, understand our brand, and see some of the great things we do.

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?

• Providing excellent customer and supporter service.
• Working as an integral part of the shop team to achieve ambitious sales and fundraising targets.
• Assisting with maintaining shop standards including visual presentation, safeguarding compliance and health and safety.
• Creating relationships with your local community and Cancer Research UK colleagues.
• Supporting fundraising events for your store to achieve fundraising targets.

What skills are you looking for?

• An understanding of what makes great customer service.
• Experience of working in a busy customer service environment.
• The ability to manage your own workload and work independently when required.
• The ability to work well in a team.
• Excellent communication skills.

And ideally

• An understanding or an interest in fashion.
• Retail experience

[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 this position, any offer of employment for this role will be subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.

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.  

For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: Linked In, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.

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. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.

About Us

We’re the world’s leading cancer charity, dedicated to saving and improving lives with our research.

We work to reduce the impact of cancer on people’s day-to-day lives through our research, influence and information.

We are beating cancer – step by step, day by day. Our work means that people with cancer live better lives through earlier diagnosis and kinder, more effective treatments. Find a purposeful career that will empower you to grow and collaborate with like-minded experts.

Director of Science, Policy

• locations
• Stratford (2 Redman Place)

• time type
• Full time

• posted on
• Posted Today

• time left to apply
• End Date: February 18, 2026 (19 days left to apply)

• job requisition id
• R032758

Director of Science Policy 

Department: ​ Policy, Information & Communication (PIC) 

Contract: ​ Permanent​ 

Hours: Full-time (we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements)  

Location: ​Stratford, London​ ​Office-based with high flexibility (typically 2 days per week in the office)​  

Closing date: 18th February 23:59 

​​

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.  

As the world’s leading cancer charity, we are at the forefront of the global fight against cancer, bringing together millions of people who share our determination to beat it. For over 120 years, we’ve been making discoveries that have saved countless lives, and which benefit millions of people around the world each year. Yet, the challenge of cancer remains, we have so much more to do. We want to live in a world where everybody lives longer, better lives, free from the fear of cancer.

In this role, you’ll be a pragmatic and inspirational leader, setting the strategic direction of CRUK’s Science, Research and Innovation Environment (SRIE) policy agenda, shaping influential positions and identifying new opportunities to strengthen the organisation’s voice across the UK and internationally. Acting as a prominent ambassador for cancer research policy, you will drive sector-wide advocacy, build alignment with health policy priorities, and ensure a coherent approach across research, innovation, and population needs. You will provide high-level oversight of UK and international influencing activity, public affairs, and campaigning, fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders, political campaigners, and global partners. As part of the senior leadership team, you will work closely with peers across the PIC directorate, contributing to directorate-wide strategy, culture, and engagement - and ultimately, helping to create the optimal environment for world leading cancer research.

What will be some of the main responsibilities?  

• Set strategic direction and lead the team to ensure CRUK develops impactful SRIE policy that is well researched, evidence based, timely but is reflective of consumer needs /appetite to ensure maximum resonance with policy/ public affairs agenda in the UK, EU and internationally in line with CRUK’s strategic focus.

• Set and deliver objectives and implementation plans that are fully aligned with CRUK’s strategic priorities within PIC. Partner with other directorates to exploit synergies for the delivery of higher impact, broader and accelerated outcomes. Ensure risks and performance are tracked and managed.

• Responsible for Director level oversight of SRIE policy, championing these areas at PIC’s SLT and providing strategic steer to Policy and Information teams and programme boards.

• Act as a senior CRUK ambassador, leveraging the charity’s brand and weight to set the pace and establish a key influencing position in the SRIE policy arena.

• Ensure representation of CRUK on relevant bodies to support the development of science and research strategies in the UK, European Union, and internationally, recognising CRUK’s long history of successful delivery of high quality, impactful research. Keep abreast of scientific and policy advances and maintain an understanding of the breadth of the charity’s policy portfolio.

• Provide expert knowledge and advice on issues to inform internal staff including senior staff, press & PR and the public affairs & campaigns teams. Ensure consistency of public policy messages and flex where beneficial to support better policy, SRIE and funding propositions.

• Network across CRUK to ensure organisational buy in to policy lines/strategies, consistency of policy messages across the organisation and full exploitation of integrated opportunities to advance key strategic priorities.

• Lead an engaged team ensuring they are motivated and effective through setting a clear vision/direction that has clear line of sight to the CRUK and PIC strategic agenda and creating a culture of development, stretch, feedback and recognition.

What skills are we looking for?  

• Proven ability to network with and influence a broad and diverse range of senior stakeholders to progress critical agendas.

• Politically aware with substantial science policy/ campaigning experience in one or more of the voluntary, medical, government, industry, health and research sectors.

• Excellent relationship/stakeholder management and communication skills.

• Strong strategic thinking/ problem solving skills informed by an appreciation of internal and external factors and the ability to identify and leverage synergies.

• Inspirational leader with the ability to build a compelling vision and align others behind it.

• Ability to build collaboration across diverse functions, roles and levels of seniority.

• Ability to work with ambiguity and complexity while continuing to drive progress and identify pragmatic solutions.

• Extensive budget management experience.

• Proven track record of developing and executing policy strategies/ approaches that have far reaching and demonstrable impact on the ground.

• Evidence of agility and strategic thinking in leveraging policy as part of a broader/integrated organisational proposition to deliver better, more accelerated outcomes.

• Strong experience of operating as part of a senior leadership team.

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.

We don’t forget people have lives outside of work too and so we actively encourage a flexible working culture.

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.

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

.

recruitment@cancer.org.uk

For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on:  Linked In, 

,Facebook

,Instagram

andTwitter

.

YouTube

Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.

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. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.

Retail Store Assistant (Bridport)

• locations
• Bridport Shop

• time type
• Part time

• posted on
• Posted Today

• time left to apply
• End Date: February 16, 2026 (12 days left to apply)

• job requisition id
• R032860

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

Retail Store Assistant 

£12.21 per hour plus benefits

Reports to: Shop manager 

Department: ​Trading​ 

Location: Bridport shop

Contract: Permanent

Working hours: Part time 6 hours per week 

Closing date: 15th Februaury 2026 23:55 ​This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications are received or once a suitable candidate is found​ 

**The internal title for this role is Shop Assistant.

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 store assistant to join Cancer Research UK’s trading team. You’ll be acting as an ambassador for Cancer Research UK. Your shop 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? 

• Providing excellent customer and supporter service.

• Working as an integral part of the shop team to achieve ambitious sales and fundraising targets.

• Assisting with maintaining shop standards including visual presentation, safeguarding compliance and health and safety.

• Creating relationships with your local community and Cancer Research UK colleagues.

• Supporting fundraising events for your store to achieve fundraising targets.

• Taking keyholder responsibility as required (training provided).

• There will be a varied amount of manual handling and physical activity required within the day-to-day duties of the role.

What are you looking for? 

• An understanding of what makes great customer service.

• Experience of working in a busy customer service environment.

• The ability to manage your own workload and work independently when required.

• The ability to work well in a team.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Flexibility, 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.

What will I gain? 

We make sure you are supported by a generous salary and 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.

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

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.

Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment for this role will be subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.

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

.

recruitment@cancer.org.uk

For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on:  Linked In, 

,Facebook

,Instagram

and

X

.

YouTube

Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.

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. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.

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• locations
• Bridport Shop

• time type
• Part time

• posted on
• Posted 7 Days Ago

• time left to apply
• End Date: February 9, 2026 (5 days left to apply)

Area Delivery Driver (Fleet)

• locations
• RDC Fleet

• time type
• Full time

• posted on
• Posted Today

• time left to apply
• End Date: February 16, 2026 (12 days left to apply)

• job requisition id
• R032879

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

Retail driver (RDC Fleet and surrounding areas)

£24,663 - £26,500 plus benefitsReports to: Transport Supervisor

Department: Transport

Contract: 12 month Fixed Term Contract

Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week

Location: Fleet Regional Distribution Centre (RDC), GU52 8EA

Closing date: when 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 shares our vision, someone like you. ​

We’re looking for a talented retail driver to join Cancer Research UK’s trading team. You’ll be acting as an ambassador for Cancer Research UK, increasing the profitability of the shops and superstores through the distribution of donated and new stock.

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

What will I be doing? 

• Working with the team to identify opportunities to generate quality donated goods.

• Ensuring effective stock flow by transferring goods between shop locations.

• Supporting divisional and national stock movement in relation to stock generation campaigns.

• Assisting new shop and superstore openings and re-fits by managing the movement and storage of stock and equipment.

• Using your customer service skills to make sure our customers and supporters feel welcome and appreciated.

• Supporting fundraising events including movement of stock and equipment.

What are you looking for? 

• Considerable driving experience with the ability to drive safely and confidently, often in unfamiliar areas.

• Manual handling experience with the ability to work in a physically demanding environment.

• Comfort in completing paperwork correctly and managing your own workload in a busy environment.

• A full driving licence and good driving record.

• The ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people.

• Locality, you’ll need to live within a reasonable distance from the region. A manual vehicle will be provided, and travel costs are covered via a fuel card in line with Cancer Research UK’s travel and expenses policy.

[Download the full role profile]

What will I gain? 

We make sure you are supported by a generous salary and 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 retail teams also have access to confidential wellbeing support from the Retail Trust.

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.

Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment for this role will be subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.

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

.

recruitment@cancer.org.uk

For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on:  Linked In, 

,Facebook

,Instagram

and

X

.

YouTube

Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.

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. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.

Retail Assistant Manager (Bridport)

• locations
• Bridport Shop

• time type
• Part time

• posted on
• Posted Today

• time left to apply
• End Date: February 16, 2026 (12 days left to apply)

• job requisition id
• R032858

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

Retail Assistant Manager 

£24,915 - £29,068 plus benefits

Reports to: Shop manager 

Department: ​Trading​ 

Contract: Permanent

Working hours: Part time 30 hours per week 

Location: Bridport shop

Closing date: 15th Februaury 23:55 ​This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications are received or once a suitable candidate is found​ 

**The internal title for this role is Assistant Shop Manager.

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 shares our vision, someone like you. ​

We’re looking for a motivated assistant shop manager to join Cancer Research UK’s trading team. You’ll be acting as an ambassador for Cancer Research UK, supporting the shop manager and your team to maximise income through people, resources and stock.

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

What will I be doing? 

• Supporting the shop manager to guide, inspire and engage a diverse team of paid staff and volunteers.

• Support the commercial running of the store including display and merchandising, stock management, maintaining shop standards, store layout, sales and income.

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

• Work alongside the shop manager to achieve targets for donated stock, cash, gift aid, average selling price, sell through and stock processing.

• Creating relationships with your local community and Cancer Research UK colleagues.

• Supporting the shop manager in the organisation and delivery of creative fundraising events for your store to achieve fundraising targets.

• Maintaining compliance with health and safety, safeguarding, security, administration and HR policies.

• Deputising for the shop manager in their absence.

• There will be a varied amount of manual handling and physical activity required within the day-to-day duties of the role.

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.

• Commercial awareness.

• The ability to create relationships and communicate well.

• Flexibility, 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.

What will I gain? 

We make sure you are supported by a generous salary and 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 retail teams also have access to confidential wellbeing support from the Retail Trust.

For the full job description and more information about working with us please contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk

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.

Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment for this role will be subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.

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

.

recruitment@cancer.org.uk

Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.

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. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.

Retail Sunday Assistant (Cambridge)

• locations
• Cambridge Shop (Regent Street)

• time type
• Part time

• posted on
• Posted Today

• time left to apply
• End Date: February 16, 2026 (12 days left to apply)

• job requisition id
• R032834

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:  Cambridge

Closing date: 15th 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 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 this position, any offer of employment for this role will be subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.

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.  

For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: Linked In, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.

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. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.

Lead Site Reliability Engineer

• locations
• Stratford (2 Redman Place)

• time type
• Full time

• posted on
• Posted Today

• time left to apply
• End Date: February 17, 2026 (13 days left to apply)

• job requisition id
• R032272

Modern tech-stack. Hybrid infrastructure. Reliability for 4,000+ users. 

Lead Site Reliability Engineer

£64,000 - £74,000 (+ Benefits)

Grade: P3MP

Reports to: Senior Manager, Platform Engineering

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time 35 hours per week

Location: Stratford, London. Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office)

Visa sponsorship: Cancer Research UK can consider visa sponsorship for this vacancy. If this applies to you, please ensure that this is clearly marked on your application. 

Closing date: 16 February 2026 23:55

This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. If you require more time to apply as part of a reasonable adjustment, please contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk as soon as possible.

Recruitment process: Telephone interview followed by two competency-based interviews

Interview date: From the week commencing 23 February 2026

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 fully complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly, and objectively.

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.

Cancer Research UK has an ambitious Engineering Strategy supported by a modern Tech Stack and a complex hybrid infrastructure spanning on‑premise and multi‑cloud environments.

As a Lead Site Reliability Engineer, you’ll play a vital role in shaping and advancing SRE practices across the charity. You’ll lead incident response, drive automation to reduce operational toil, and act as the escalation point for complex production issues. You’ll define meaningful Service Level Objectives, strengthen observability, and help foster a blameless, learning‑focused culture that continually improves reliability.

You’ll also lead and develop a team of Site Reliability Engineers, balancing day‑to‑day operational needs with engineering work that delivers long‑term improvements. Working closely with development teams and Platform Engineering colleagues, you’ll embed SRE principles across our services, coaching engineers and influencing technical direction to ensure reliability is built in from the start.

If you’re an SRE leader who has strengthened large‑scale production systems across complex on‑premise and AWS environments, and you’re passionate about developing and leading teams to drive meaningful change, we would love for you to join our mission.

What will I be doing?

• Ensuring the reliability, availability, and performance of Cancer Research UK’s production services across AWS, on‑premise, and data centre environments. This includes:

  • Defining and monitoring Service Level Objectives (SLOs), error budgets, and reliability metrics.

  • Reducing incidents and operational toil through automation, engineering improvements, and continuous optimisation.

• Leading incident response, promoting a blameless culture, coordinating cross‑team response, and ensuring post-mortem and follow‑up actions drive long‑term improvement.

• Building and maintaining comprehensive monitoring, logging, alerting, and tracing capabilities.

  • Creating tools and dashboards that give teams clear visibility into system health, performance, and reliability and help them proactively identify issues.

• Collaborating closely with development teams, architects, and Platform Engineering colleagues to embed reliability, observability, and operability into service design.

• Advising on scalability, performance, capacity planning, and production readiness at scale.

• Driving automation and toil reduction through infrastructure as code, robust CI/CD pipelines, self‑service tooling, and the removal of manual operational tasks.

• Collaborating with the Head of Platform Engineering and peers to shape SRE strategy and practices across the organisation.

• Championing the adoption of SRE principles (including SLOs, error budgets, capacity planning, and the balance between reliability work and feature development).

• Using modern platform approaches (LaaS, PaaS, FaaS, containers, serverless) to balance reliability, agility, and cost‑effectiveness.

• Producing and maintaining high-quality documentation, ensuring production systems are understood, debugged, and operated by the team and promoting knowledge sharing.

• Defining and championing best practices for reliability, observability, incident management, and operational excellence across the organisation.

Line Management:

• Line-managing and leading the SRE team (c.5 direct reports), coaching them to develop their skills and careers.

• Creating an inclusive and high-performing team culture that recognises success and retains talent within the team and wider function.

• Setting clear objectives and KPIs for the team.

• Balancing operational demands with engineering work to ensure the team can invest in automation, reliability improvements, and skills development.

• Mentoring engineers across Platform Engineering and development teams to strengthen operational capability and adopt SRE best practices.

• Supporting self‑service initiatives while ensuring strong governance around reliability, security, and cost management.

What skills will I need?

• Proven experience as a Lead Site Reliability Engineer, operating and improving large‑scale production systems across complex on‑premise and AWS cloud environments.

  • This includes troubleshooting performance issues, managing incidents, conducting post-mortems, and implementing lasting solutions that prevent recurrence.

• Expert in SRE best practices with strong AWS experience and a proven record of improving reliability and reducing toil through engineering solutions across networking, storage, databases, and platform services.

• Experience automating operational tasks and delivering self‑service capabilities using infrastructure as code and CI/CD tooling (e.g., Terraform, AWS CDK, Ansible, CloudFormation, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI).

• Effectively troubleshot and debugged Linux/ Unix systems using Python in line with security best practices.

• Strong observability experience (including Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/Splunk, Datadog, or CloudWatch), with the ability to design effective monitoring, alerting, and dashboards.

• Proficiency with containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, ECS/Fargate) and a solid understanding of microservices, distributed systems, and service mesh technologies.

• Background in leading engineering teams, with strong management and coaching skills and the ability to drive change and guide people through ambiguity and evolving business needs.

• Has successfully built credible and collaborative technical and non-technical stakeholder relationships with the ability to explain complex technical issues, balance competing priorities, and influence technical decisions.

Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.

Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination

Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism

Human: Act to have a positive impact on people

Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively

We’re looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.

If you’re interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we’d still love to hear from you.

What will I gain?

We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.

You can explore our benefits by visiting our careers web page.

Additional Information

For more information about working with us please visit our website or contact us at recruitment@cancer.org.uk.  

For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.

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. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.

Retail Sunday Assistant (Woodbridge)

• locations
• Woodbridge Shop

• time type
• Part time

• posted on
• Posted Today

• time left to apply
• End Date: February 16, 2026 (12 days left to apply)

• job requisition id
• R032833

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:  Woodbridge

Closing date: 15th 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 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 this position, any offer of employment for this role will be subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.

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.  

For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: Linked In, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.

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. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.

Retail Store Manager (Bridport)

• locations
• Bridport Shop

• time type
• Full time

• posted on
• Posted Today

• time left to apply
• End Date: February 16, 2026 (12 days left to apply)

• job requisition id
• R032859

Endless pre-loved items. A crucial source of fundraising. A store that runs your way.  

Retail Store Manager 

£26,784- £31,459 plus benefits

Reports to: Area manager 

Department: ​Trading​ 

Contract: Permanent

Hours: ​Full time 37.5 hours per week​  

Location: Bridport shop 

Closing date: 15th February 2026 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 shares our vision, someone like you. ​

We’re looking for a motivating store manager to join Cancer Research UK’s trading team. You’ll be acting as an ambassador for Cancer Research UK, motivating your team to maximise on sales and fundraising targets. Your shop 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? 

• Guiding, inspiring and engaging a team of paid staff and volunteers. This includes recruitment, retention and development of a diverse shop team.

• Taking ownership and responsibility for commercial running of your store including display and merchandising, stock management, maintaining shop standards, store layout, sales and income.

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

• Maximising profit through effective cost control and sales.

• Creating relationships with your local community and Cancer Research UK colleagues.

• Organising and running creative fundraising events for your store to achieve fundraising targets.

• Maintaining compliance with health and safety, safeguarding, security, administration and HR policies.

• There will be a varied amount of manual handling and physical activity required within the day-to-day duties of the role.

What are you looking for? 

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

• Comfort working within targets and motivating others to achieve those targets.

• The ability to multi-task in a lively environment.

• Working knowledge of what makes great customer service.

• Commercial awareness.

• Knowledge of high street fashion retail.

• Adaptability in changing situations, including being able to work effectively independently.

• An awareness of the price, value and worth of items.

• Flexibility, 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.

What will I gain? 

We make sure you are supported by a generous salary and 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 retail teams also have access to confidential wellbeing support from the Retail Trust.

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.

To support your training and development in this role, you will spend 4 weeks in a training shop, learning from a Training Shop Manager, this may be at a different location to the role you applied for.

Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment for this role will be subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.

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

.

recruitment@cancer.org.uk

Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.

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. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.

Retail Assistant Manager (Fulham)

• locations
• Fulham Shop (350 North End Rd)
• London

• time type
• Part time

• posted on
• Posted Today

• time left to apply
• End Date: February 16, 2026 (12 days left to apply)

• job requisition id
• R032844

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

Retail Assistant Manager 

£26,670 - £29,068 plus benefits

Reports to: Shop manager 

Department: ​Trading​ 

Contract: Fixed-term contract until 31st May 2026 

Working hours: Part time 22.5 hours per week 

Location: Fulham shop

Closing date: 15th February 23:55 ​This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications are received or once a suitable candidate is found​ 

**The internal title for this role is Assistant Shop Manager.

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 shares our vision, someone like you. ​

We’re looking for a motivated assistant shop manager to join Cancer Research UK’s trading team. You’ll be acting as an ambassador for Cancer Research UK, supporting the shop manager and your team to maximise income through people, resources and stock.

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

What will I be doing? 

• Supporting the shop manager to guide, inspire and engage a diverse team of paid staff and volunteers.

• Support the commercial running of the store including display and merchandising, stock management, maintaining shop standards, store layout, sales and income.

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

• Work alongside the shop manager to achieve targets for donated stock, cash, gift aid, average selling price, sell through and stock processing.

• Creating relationships with your local community and Cancer Research UK colleagues.

• Supporting the shop manager in the organisation and delivery of creative fundraising events for your store to achieve fundraising targets.

• Maintaining compliance with health and safety, safeguarding, security, administration and HR policies.

• Deputising for the shop manager in their absence.

• There will be a varied amount of manual handling and physical activity required within the day-to-day duties of the role.

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.

• Commercial awareness.

• The ability to create relationships and communicate well.

• Flexibility, 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.

What will I gain? 

We make sure you are supported by a generous salary and 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 retail teams also have access to confidential wellbeing support from the Retail Trust.

For the full job description and more information about working with us please contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk

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.

Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment for this role will be subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.

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

.

recruitment@cancer.org.uk

Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.

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. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.

Retail Stock Processor Catterick Garrison Superstore

• locations
• Catterick Garrison Superstore

• time type
• Part time

• posted on
• Posted Yesterday

• time left to apply
• End Date: February 16, 2026 (11 days left to apply)

• job requisition id
• R032882

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

Retail Stock Processor 

£12.21 per hour plus benefits

Reports to: Superstore manager 

Department: ​Trading​ 

Contract: ​Permanent​ 

Hours: ​Part time 15 hours per week​  

Location: Catterick Garrison Superstore

Closing date: Sunday 15th February 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 proactive stock processor to join Cancer Research UK’s trading team. You’ll be acting as an ambassador for Cancer Research UK, taking care of pre-loved items and getting them ready for their new home.

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

What will I be doing? 

• Processing and looking after new and donated stock. This includes keeping on top of stock rotation and replenishment, pricing, steaming and tagging.

• Assisting the store team in achieving sales and fundraising targets.

• Supporting the training of colleagues and volunteers in stock processing.

• Ensuring standards of safeguarding, compliance, security and health and safety are followed.

• Using your customer service skills to make sure our customers and supporters feel welcome and appreciated.

• There will be a varied amount of manual handling and physical activity required within the day-to-day duties of the role.

What are you looking for? 

• Experience working in a busy customer-facing environment.

• Adaptability to changing situations.

• A proactive mindset.

• The ability to manage your own workload and work independently and as part of a team.

• A positive approach to building relationships with community members.

• Flexibility, 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.

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

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.

Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment for this role will be subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.

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

.

recruitment@cancer.org.uk

For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on:  Linked In, 

,Facebook

,Instagram

and

X

.

YouTube

Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.

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. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.

Chief Scientific Officer

• locations
• Stratford (2 Redman Place)

• time type
• Full time

• posted on
• Posted Today

• time left to apply
• End Date: February 28, 2026 (22 days left to apply)

• job requisition id
• R032881

Chief Scientific Officer

Reports to: Director of Centre for Drug Development  

Directorate: Research & Innovation

Contract / Hours: Permanent, Full time 35 hours per week

Location: Stratford, London Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office on average)

Closing date: Friday 27th February 2026

Cancer Research UK (CRUK) is the world’s largest independent funder of cancer research — partnering globally to prevent, diagnose, treat and ultimately cure cancer. CRUK drives the translation of research into clinical impact through an integrated national network of research centres. This network includes the Centre for Drug Development (CDD); a key piece of CRUK’s translational infrastructure, focused on progressing cutting-edge innovations to create effective treatments and diagnostics for cancer. The CDD is crucial to the charity’s ability to make these discoveries and focuses efforts on first-in-class therapies, first-in-human trials and trials in rare cancers, including paediatric cancers.

After an incredibly successful time in post, Dr Robert Williams the Chief Drug Development Scientist at CDD, is looking to retire. On the back of this, a new role of Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) has been created which will lead activities to translate preclinical candidates towards first-in-human studies. They will provide high quality leadership and guidance to the team responsible for the design and delivery of pre-clinical data packages to support regulatory applications for CDD-sponsored early phase clinical trials. Reporting to Dr Lars Erwig, Director CDD, the CSO will play a key role in shaping and delivering the future strategy and pipeline for the Unit and will be a key member of the CDD Leadership Team.

The ideal candidate will be a seasoned line manager and project leader with extensive experience of leading multidisciplinary teams that have achieved regulatory approval for clinical trial application. This experience will ideally have been gained in the pharma / biotech sector and will include significant exposure to the oncology therapy area. Prior experience of working with different modalities, including small molecules and biologics would be highly desirable. At a personal level, the CSO will be a collaborative and inspirational leader; someone with gravitas and credibility with external stakeholders and the ability to articulate the mission and vision of CRUK and the CDD to a wide range of audiences.

If you have the experience outlined and would be interested in exploring this opportunity further, please contact Coulter Partners who are working with CRUK on this key hire, ideally including your CV, at CRUK@Coulterpartners.com. Closing date for applications is Friday 27th February 2026.

Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.

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. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.

Senior Scientist - Display Technologies (Antibody Discovery)

• locations
• CRH Babraham (Jonas Webb)

• time type
• Full time

• posted on
• Posted Today

• time left to apply
• End Date: February 16, 2026 (10 days left to apply)

• job requisition id
• R032690

Senior Scientist – Display Technologies (Antibody Discovery) 

£41,700 - £51,300 plus  benefitsReports to: Principal Scientist Directorate: Research & InnovationContract: PermanentHours: Full time 35 hours per weekLocation:  Babraham Research Campus, Cambridge (Low Flex)Closing date: Sunday 15th February 23:55pmRecruitment process:  Competency-based interviewInterview date: Approximately week commencing 23rd February (TBC)

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.  

We’re seeking an experienced Senior Scientist to focus on Antibody discovery. In this high impact role, you’ll be responsible for driving the innovation and delivery of candidate antibodies through high-throughput library design, panning and output triage. Your work will directly contribute to the discovery of clinically relevant candidates and tools for drug discovery.

About Cancer Research Horizons 

As the world’s biggest medical research charity, we’ve helped bring eleven new cancer drugs to market. However, there is still an urgent need to bring more effective treatments to patients faster.

We have recently developed a new approach to driving therapeutic innovation through the creation of Cancer Research Horizons (CRH). We have brought together Cancer Research UK’s established drug discovery teams under one organisation and leadership team, combining our unique pipeline of cancer biology expertise and access to CRUK’s world-class academic network, cutting edge technology platforms and clinical expertise to 1) Bring new treatments to patients faster and 2) Tackle the biggest challenges in discovering cancer drugs by seeking out more radical ideas and embracing risk in our bid to achieve success.

Based at sites in Cambridge, the CRUK Scotland Institute in Glasgow and Newcastle University, you’ll be joining over 200 staff from both industrial and academic backgrounds, all dedicated to bringing forward the day we cure cancer.

What will you be doing?  

• Design, implement and characterise phage display selection campaigns against recombinant and cell-expressed oncology-related target antigens

• Design and construction of novel antibody libraries or affinity maturation libraries to isolate improved affinity and/or functional clones.

• Use bioinformatic and in silico sequence analysis software to guide antibody delivery and prioritisation.

• Characterise candidate antibody panels for desired biochemical and functional properties using a broad range of laboratory techniques, such as binding specificity and developability assays

• Have a flexible approach to work, with the capacity to prioritise objectives according to project needs

• Record, analyse, and present data at internal project meetings and external scientific forums, helping to shape the narrative of our discovery efforts and raise the visibility of your work.

• Drive scientific and technical innovation, including through both internal and external collaborations and partnerships.

• Communicate effectively, to influence multiple stakeholders and collaborate across projects and sites.

• Promote scientific excellence, through external publications and presentations

• Play a pivotal role in training and developing colleagues, including through practical contributions

What are we looking for?

• PhD or equivalent in relevant field - ideally with a phage display context.

• An understanding of biotherapeutic candidate discovery, ideally antibodies, and the overall development process for biotherapeutic drugs.

• Desire and ability to work in a fast-paced, quickly changing environment, showing agility/flexibility to meet deadlines and goals with a can-do attitude.

• Experience of display technologies, including building, panning and sequencing of outputs (Next Generation Sequencing would be advantageous)

• Familiarity with laboratory automation systems to streamline workflows and enhance throughput across discovery cascades.

• Strength in collaborative working and the ability to clearly articulate scientific goals, data interpretations, and project milestones across multidisciplinary teams.

• Passion for scientific innovation, with a demonstrated commitment to advancing immuno-oncology capabilities and driving novel approaches in antibody discovery

Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.

Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination  

Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism   

Human: Act to have a positive impact on people  

Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively

We’re looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.

If you’re interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience, we’d still love to hear from you.

What will I gain?

We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.

You can explore our benefits by visiting our careers web page.

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 fairly and objectively.

For more information on this career opportunity please visit our website or contact us at recruitment@cancer.org.uk.  

For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: Linked In, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.

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. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.

Senior Scientist (Biochem & Biophys - SPR)

• locations
• CRH Babraham (Jonas Webb)

• time type
• Full time

• posted on
• Posted Today

• time left to apply
• End Date: February 16, 2026 (10 days left to apply)

• job requisition id
• R032692

Senior Scientist (Biochem & Biophys - SPR)

£41,700 - £51,300 plus  benefitsReports to: Group LeaderDirectorate: Research & InnovationContract: PermanentHours: Full time 35 hours per weekLocation:  Babraham Research Campus, Cambridge (Lab Based - Low Flex)Closing date: Sunday 15th February 23:55pmRecruitment process:  Competency-based interview.Interview date: Approximately week commencing 23rd February (TBC)  

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.  

We are seeking an experienced Senior Scientist to provide lab‑based scientific leadership and deep technical insight in the design, development, execution, and analysis of SPR experiments. This includes characterising target mechanisms, running fragment screens, generating high‑quality SAR/SKR data, and delivering compound mechanism‑of‑action studies. Your work will play a critical role in shaping decision‑making and advancing portfolio objectives.

About Cancer Research Horizons 

As the world’s biggest medical research charity, we’ve helped bring eleven new cancer drugs to market. However, there is still an urgent need to bring more effective treatments to patients faster.

We have recently developed a new approach to driving therapeutic innovation through the creation of Cancer Research Horizons (CRH). We have brought together Cancer Research UK’s established drug discovery teams under one organisation and leadership team, combining our unique pipeline of cancer biology expertise and access to CRUK’s world-class academic network, cutting edge technology platforms and clinical expertise to 1) Bring new treatments to patients faster and 2) Tackle the biggest challenges in discovering cancer drugs by seeking out more radical ideas and embracing risk in our bid to achieve success.

Based at sites in Cambridge, the CRUK Scotland Institute in Glasgow, and Newcastle University, you’ll be joining over 200 staff from both industrial and academic backgrounds, all dedicated to bringing forward the day we cure cancer.

What will you be doing?  

• Provide practical scientific leadership to characterise small and large molecules

  in vitrousing a range of biophysical assay technologies, with a particular focus on SPR. Drive a strategic focus on detailed kinetic and mechanism of inhibition studies and their translation into the cellular environment.

• Implement innovative ways of working through keeping abreast of cutting-edge biophysical techniques and technologies including, and beyond, SPR, and driving their implementation through building expert external relationships

• Characterise cancer targets in detail at the molecular level

• Define biophysical cascades to support characterisation of novel small molecules and antibody therapeutics for oncology targets

• Ensure delivery of high-quality biophysical compound profiling data

• Working together with external scientific providers including CROs, provide scientific leadership to define and implement best practice for biophysical assays, fragment screens and bespoke mechanism-of-action studies. with established and emerging techniques in the field of biophysics to complement internal capabilities.

• Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary research teams across Cancer Research Horizons and with external collaborators

• Represent Cancer Research Horizons at external conferences, and promote our innovative science through publication

• Interpret and summarise data for presentation to different audiences

• Communicate effectively, with openness and respect for the opinions of others

• Prioritise own workload and that of line reports according to project goals and take responsibility for the timely delivery of team objectives

• Through matrix management, train and mentor others.

• Maintain accurate and up to date electronic laboratory notebook practises to capture external science

What are we looking for?

• BSc, MSc or PhD in biochemistry or

  in vitropharmacology (relevant experience may be substituted for education)

• Significant research experience in an industrial drug discovery Proven expert experience in protein-ligand interactions, including using SPR to impact portfolio projects

• Detailed understanding of biophysical assays, including SPR, ITC, DSF/TSA, MST, GCI

• Knowledge and awareness of emerging technologies within the biophysical space

• Significant experience of assay development for a range of target classes

• Significant experience of working with and characterising small and large molecules

• Credible external reputation, as evidenced though publication / presentation at key conferences

Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.

Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination  

Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism   

Human: Act to have a positive impact on people  

Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively

We’re looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.

If you’re interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience, we’d still love to hear from you.

What will I gain?

We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.

You can explore our benefits by visiting our careers web page.

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 fairly and objectively.

For more information on this career opportunity please visit our website or contact us at recruitment@cancer.org.uk.  

For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: Linked In, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.

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. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.

Senior Scientist (Biochem & Biophys)

• locations
• CRH Babraham (Jonas Webb)

• time type
• Full time

• posted on
• Posted Today

• time left to apply
• End Date: February 16, 2026 (10 days left to apply)

• job requisition id
• R032693

Senior Scientist (Biochem & Biophys)

£41,700 - £51,300 plus  benefitsReports to: Group LeaderDirectorate: Research & InnovationContract: PermanentHours: Full time 35 hours per weekLocation:  Babraham Research Campus, Cambridge (Lab Based - Low Flex)Closing date: Sunday 15th February 23:55pmRecruitment process:  Competency-based interview.Interview date: Approximately week commencing 23rd February (TBC)

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.  

Cancer Research Horizons are seeking an experienced Scientist to provide lab‑based scientific leadership and intellectual input across the design, development, execution, and analysis of biochemical experiments. You will characterise target mechanisms, drive hit‑identification campaigns, generate high‑quality SAR/SKR data, and deliver compound mechanism‑of‑action studies. Your contributions will be central to shaping project strategy and advancing portfolio objectives.

About Cancer Research Horizons 

As the world’s biggest medical research charity, we’ve helped bring eleven new cancer drugs to market. However, there is still an urgent need to bring more effective treatments to patients faster.

We have recently developed a new approach to driving therapeutic innovation through the creation of Cancer Research Horizons (CRH). We have brought together Cancer Research UK’s established drug discovery teams under one organisation and leadership team, combining our unique pipeline of cancer biology expertise and access to CRUK’s world-class academic network, cutting edge technology platforms and clinical expertise to 1) Bring new treatments to patients faster and 2) Tackle the biggest challenges in discovering cancer drugs by seeking out more radical ideas and embracing risk in our bid to achieve success.

Based at sites in Cambridge, the CRUK Scotland Institute in Glasgow, and Newcastle University, you’ll be joining over 200 staff from both industrial and academic backgrounds, all dedicated to bringing forward the day we cure cancer.

What will you be doing?  

• Provide practical scientific leadership to characterise small molecules

  in vitrousing a range of biochemical assay technologies, with a particular focus on mechanistic enzymology. Drive a strategic focus on detailed kinetic and mechanism of inhibition studies and their translation into the cellular environment.

• Implement innovative ways of working through keeping abreast of cutting-edge biochemical techniques and technologies and driving their implementation, including through building expert external relationships

• Characterise cancer targets in detail at the molecular level

• Define biochemical cascades to support characterisation of novel small molecules for oncology targets

• Ensure delivery of high-quality biochemical SAR / SKR compound profiling data

• Working together with external scientific providers including CROs, provide scientific leadership to define and implement best practice for biochemical assays and bespoke mechanism-of-action studies to complement internal capabilities.

• Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary research teams across Cancer Research Horizons and with external collaborators

• Represent Cancer Research Horizons at external conferences, and promote our innovative science through publication

• Interpret and summarise data for presentation to different audiences

• Communicate effectively, with openness and respect for the opinions of others

• Prioritise own work and that of line reports according to project goals and take responsibility for the timely delivery of team objectives

• Through matrix management, train and mentor others.

• Maintain accurate and up to date electronic laboratory notebook practises to capture external science

What are we looking for?

• BSc, MSc or PhD in biochemistry or

  in vitropharmacology (relevant experience may be substituted for education)

• Significant research experience in an industrial drug discovery environment

• Proven expert experience in using mechanistic enzymology to characterise novel targets

• Deep and broad understanding of biochemical assays, including kinetic profiling

• Knowledge and awareness of emerging technologies with the biochemical space

• Significant experience of assay development for a range of target classes

• Significant experience of working with and characterising small and large molecules

• Credible external reputation, as evidenced though publication/presentation at key conferences

Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.

Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination  

Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism   

Human: Act to have a positive impact on people  

Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively

We’re looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.

If you’re interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience, we’d still love to hear from you.

What will I gain?

We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.

You can explore our benefits by visiting our careers web page.

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 fairly and objectively.

For more information on this career opportunity please visit our website or contact us at recruitment@cancer.org.uk.  

For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: Linked In, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.

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. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.

Senior Project Manager - Marketing & Digital (6 month FTC)

• locations
• Stratford (2 Redman Place)
• London

• time type
• Full time

• posted on
• Posted Today

• time left to apply
• End Date: February 19, 2026 (13 days left to apply)

• job requisition id
• R032886

Exciting challenges. Collective goals. One clear purpose.   

Senior Project Manager – Marketing & Digital  (6 month FTC)

£55,000 - £61,000 plus benefits

Reports to: Director(s) of Marketing & Digital (Job Share) 

Directorate: ​Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement​ 

Contract: 6 month fixed-term contract​  or Secondment Opportunity

Hours: ​Full time 35 hours per week​  

Location: ​Stratford, London​ ​Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office)​ 

Closing date: 18 Febraury 2026 23:55  

This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. Please let us know if there is anything about the recruitment process that you would like to discuss, in particular if there are any changes or adjustments that would make it easier for you to apply. Please contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk or 020 3469 8400 as soon as possible. 

Visa sponsorship: 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. 

Cancer Research UK, ranked 12th Best Employer in the UK by the Financial Times, is seeking an exceptional leader to join our Marketing & Digital team as a Senior Project Manager for a 6-month maternity cover. Are you ready to make a difference?

You will be working with key stakeholders in the Marketing & Digital function to project manage and support in the implementation of changes as a result of our broader transformation across the department. This role is focused on ensuring technology and structural change is implemented in a sustainable and impactful way with our teams so will sit within the Senior Leadership team. You will provide specific project management support to high profile areas of change, and support the Marketing & Digital function, but will be work across wider functions across MFE, PIC and Technology.

What will I be doing? 

• To project manage an end-to-end approach to business design and delivery of new processes, covering people, technology and data

• Coordinate business design activity, often working with external parties to incorporate specialist expertise.

• Identify stakeholders and ensure effective engagement and collaboration throughout the duration of the project

• Develop clear plans, including clear deliverables, milestones, dependencies, owners, risks, issues, and mitigations while coordinating with relevant stakeholders

• Manage escalations appropriately to ensure decisions are made by the appropriate representatives based on evidence, considering risks, costs, benefits, and options.

• Identify and plan resource needs, governance, and structure to support delivery, adapting as the project moves from design to delivery

• Establish regular and suitable reporting of progress against measurable ambitions, in agreement with leadership and in line with departmental reporting processes.

What are we looking for? 

• Deep marketing and proposition business process knowledge and experience.

• Good stakeholder management skills, and the ability to navigate and influence at all levels, across complex matrix-management structures.

• Experience facilitating project or portfolio boards and steering groups at a senior management level.

• Proactive and active member of SLT

• Experience of business change management and transformation with the ability to shape a ‘good practice approach’ to change

• Experience facilitating project or portfolio boards and steering groups at a senior management level.

• Qualification in project management such as APM, Prince 2, Agile and / or experience in project management including experience of working with Agile mindset preferred

Flexible working options will be considered.  

Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.

Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination   

Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism    

Human: Act to have a positive impact on people   

Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively 

We’re looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.

What will I gain? 

We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.

You can explore our benefits by visiting our careers web page. 

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 fairly and objectively.

Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment for this role will be subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.

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

.

recruitment@cancer.org.uk

For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: Linked In,

,Facebook

,Instagram

and

X

.

YouTube

Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.

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. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.

Business Administration Apprentice - Legacy Operations

• locations
• Stratford (2 Redman Place)

• time type
• Full time

• posted on
• Posted Today

• time left to apply
• End Date: February 16, 2026 (10 days left to apply)

• job requisition id
• R032822

Business Administration Apprentice - Legacy Operations

£23,810 plus benefits

Reports to: Senior Legacy Operations Manager

Directorate: Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time 35 hours per week

Location: Stratford, London Office-based with flexibility (3 days per week in the office)

Closing date: 15th February 2026 23:55

This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. Please let us know if there is anything about the recruitment process that you would like to discuss, in particular if there are any changes or adjustments that would make it easier for you to apply. Please contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk or 020 3469 8400 as soon as possible.

Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.

Recruitment process: Competency based interview with data entry test in Stratford head office

Interview date: Tuesday 24th and Thursday 26th February

Start date negotiable for the right candidate (due to end of school term)

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.

We’re looking for an inspiring Business Administration Apprentice for an apprenticeship programme to develop a broad business administration skill set and working knowledge of legacy giving products and processes; management of digital data; communication and collaboration techniques; legal frameworks and organisational structures.

In this role you will proactively use the charity’s learning and development programme to develop desired core operational and administration skills.
Work collaboratively across the various legacy product teams to support the delivery of the wider team.

For the apprenticeship you will undertake periods of protected learning (20% of time) to prepare for and meet apprenticeship standard requirements and end point assessment.

What will I be doing?

The below shared responsibilities are undertaken on a regular rota:

• Distribution and scanning of daily incoming post to relevant staff members.

• Creating and allocating new Legacy cases to the Legacy Case Management Team.

• Creating new solicitor records on the website and CRM system and informing the Finance Team.

• Inputting income data (cheques and bank transfers).

• Accurate data entry for all of Cancer Research UK’s Will-writing services onto the relevant systems within agreed SLA’s, resolving any inaccuracies with the relevant stakeholder.

• Create records for new legacy cases via the electronic Legacy notification system (currently Smee & Ford).

• Maintaining the Legacies asset register for all CRUK supplied equipment.

• Respond to queries from all Legacy audiences, via email and telephone.

• Maintain data quality – merging records and other data processing tasks as required (First Class and Siebel).

• Monitor and assign incoming complaints from the central Complaints Team to relevant legacy staff and providing regular reports.

• Raising Purchase Orders and raising invoices when required

• Build and maintain excellent knowledge of Cancer Research UK’s Will-Writing Services, the Case Management Team and associated systems and processes

• Establish a working knowledge of all other areas across Legacies

What are we looking for?

• Confident user of Microsoft Office packages.

• Confident written and verbal communication skills.

• Well organised with the ability to manage and prioritise work and meet deadlines.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Demonstrates analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Able to work effectively and flexibly as part of a team and autonomously.

• Can interact effectively at all levels, with a wide range of colleagues.

• Able to shadow colleagues and take in information.

Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.

Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination  

Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism   

Human: Act to have a positive impact on people  

Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively

We’re looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.

If you’re interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we’d still love to hear from you.

What will I gain?

We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.

You can explore our benefits by visiting our careers web page.

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 fairly and objectively.

For more information on this career opportunity please visit our website or contact us at recruitment@cancer.org.uk.  

For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: Linked In, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.

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. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.

Project Manager - TI Operations

• locations
• CRH Babraham (Jonas Webb)

• time type
• Full time

• posted on
• Posted Today

• time left to apply
• End Date: February 16, 2026 (10 days left to apply)

• job requisition id
• R032703

Project Manager (TI Operations)

£42,500 - £49,500 plus  benefitsReports to: Portfolio Lead (Therapeutic Innovation)Directorate: Research & InnovationContract: PermanentHours: Full time 35 hours per weekLocation:  Babraham Research Campus, Cambridge (High Flex, 1-2 days per week in office)Closing date: Sunday 15th February 23:55pmRecruitment process:  Screening call followed by 2nd stage competency-based interview with presentation.Interview dates:
Screening calls W/C 16th Feb
Second stage W/C 23rd February / 2nd March

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.  

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive individual to coordinate the activities, information and systems required to support the delivery of priority projects across the Drug Discovery portfolio within Therapeutic Innovation (TI). In this role, you will help ensure projects are efficiently managed, well‑tracked and aligned with wider portfolio objectives. Working collaboratively with scientific, operational and commercial colleagues, you will play a key part in driving clarity, consistency and effective decision‑making across the programme.

You will work closely with Project Leads and discipline leads to maintain accurate project plans and resource allocations, ensuring that project management platforms and team documentation remain up to date. A key part of the role will involve coordinating the generation, review and maintenance of project profiles, supporting project teams with timely, high‑quality information. You will also collaborate with the Commercial Operations Manager to track outsourced activities and provide visibility of associated timelines and contracting requirements.

Where applicable, you will support colleagues in Commercial Partnerships by monitoring and communicating key partner terms, including funding, milestones, objectives and timelines.

In addition, you will work with the Portfolio Lead to provide oversight and organisational support across the Portfolio Generation and Drug Discovery portfolio, contributing to the smooth progression of projects and the overall efficiency of the portfolio.

The post holder will be expected to travel regularly to TI and CRUK sites, averaging two days per week; however, there is flexibility to work remotely. Travel costs to sites other than the post holder’s primary location will be covered by Cancer Research Horizons.

What will you be doing?  

• Ensure key project data including milestones, planned costs, objectives, key stakeholders and project statuses are kept current

• Work with Project and Discipline teams to ensure all project and resource data is captured in an accurate and timely manner

• Support Project Leads with monthly project meetings, including capturing and tracking actions and delivery timelines

• Work with the Portfolio Lead to optimise reporting and processes to support the progression and prioritisation of the TI portfolio

• Ensure cooperation and compliance across TI projects with portfolio/project guidance documents and templates

• Make and suggest improvements to templates and guidance documents where relevant, to maintain effective ways of working

• Work with the project team to review, capture and communicate current risks and issues

• Report on project scientific milestones, actuals and resource allocations

What are we looking for?

• Demonstratable experience in effective project management, with a track record of coordinating complex workstreams and delivering high‑quality outcomes.

• Proven experience partnering with scientists in a scientific or research‑led environment, enabling strong collaboration and informed decision‑making.

• Confident user of project and/or resource management software, with the ability to leverage tools to enhance planning, prioritisation, and delivery.

• Background in drug discovery, drug development, or cancer biology is highly advantageous, bringing valuable scientific context to your work.

• Exceptional ability to translate complex scientific information into clear, concise, and actionable insights tailored to varied audiences.

• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to engage effectively across multiple channels and stakeholder groups.

• Highly organised with ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to tight deadlines.

• A proactive, solutions‑driven mindset, consistently anticipating challenges and seeking opportunities for improvement.

• Strong team player who can also work autonomously, taking ownership while contributing positively to team goals.

• A confident, relationship‑focused communicator, skilled at building trust and fostering effective collaborations.

Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.

Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination  

Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism   

Human: Act to have a positive impact on people  

Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively

We’re looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.

If you’re interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience, we’d still love to hear from you.

What will I gain?

We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.

You can explore our benefits by visiting our careers web page.

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 fairly and objectively.

For more information on this career opportunity please visit our website or contact us at recruitment@cancer.org.uk.  

For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: Linked In, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.

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. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.

Junior Bioinformatician

• locations
• CRH Babraham (Jonas Webb)

• time type
• Full time

• posted on
• Posted Today

• time left to apply
• End Date: February 16, 2026 (9 days left to apply)

• job requisition id
• R032861

Junior Bioinformatician

£30,250 – £36,600 plus benefitsReports to:  Group Leader (Quantitative Biology)Directorate: Research & InnovationContract: PermanentHours: Full time 35 hours per weekLocation:  Babraham Research Campus, Cambridge (Low Flex - 3 days per week in office)Closing date: Sunday 15th February 23:55pmRecruitment process:  Screening call followed by Competency-based interview on site in Cambridge.Interview date: Approximately week commencing 23rd February 

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.  

We are seeking a motivated and detail‑driven Junior Bioinformatician to join our growing Bioinformatics team and contribute to key stages of the drug‑discovery pipeline. Working on‑site at the Babraham Research Campus in Cambridge, you will support projects ranging from target identification and disease positioning through to biomarker discovery.

In this role, you will integrate and interpret functional‑genomics datasets, biological‑pathway information, and other multi‑omics data to help address critical biological questions aligned with Alliance priorities. Your insights will directly inform scientific decision‑making and accelerate the discovery of novel therapeutic opportunities.

About Cancer Research Horizons 

As the world’s biggest medical research charity, we’ve helped bring eleven new cancer drugs to market. However, there is still an urgent need to bring more effective treatments to patients faster.

We have recently developed a new approach to driving therapeutic innovation through the creation of Cancer Research Horizons (CRH). We have brought together Cancer Research UK’s established drug discovery teams under one organisation and leadership team, combining our unique pipeline of cancer biology expertise and access to CRUK’s world-class academic network, cutting edge technology platforms and clinical expertise to 1) Bring new treatments to patients faster and 2) Tackle the biggest challenges in discovering cancer drugs by seeking out more radical ideas and embracing risk in our bid to achieve success.

Based at sites in Cambridge, the CRUK Scotland Institute in Glasgow, and Newcastle University, you’ll be joining over 200 staff from both industrial and academic backgrounds, all dedicated to bringing forward the day we cure cancer.

What will you be doing?  

• Analysing and interpreting diverse clinical datasets, from multi-omics data to imaging and health records

• Work with domain experts and project teams to support day-to-day lab work

• Integrate and interpret functional genomics and biological pathway data from in-house and public sources to identify and validate novel oncology targets and inform disease positioning

• Run and support custom analysis pipelines for the analysis and interpretation of functional genomics data

• Apply best practices in data capture, transformation, analysis and visualisation

• Provide critical assessment of current data sources, processes and analysis tools

• Communicate effectively, with openness and respect for the opinions of others

• Prioritise work according to project and team objectives

• Maintain accurate and up to date records

• Maintain safe and effective working practices

What are we looking for?

• BSc, MSc or PhD in Bioinformatics, Biological Sciences, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, or equivalent

• Some experience analysing data from high-throughput genome-wide experiments and interpretation of the results in a functional-genomics framework

• Experience of working with statistical packages (R strongly preferred), scripting languages (Python strongly preferred), and reporting/visualisation tools (e.g. Shiny)

• An understanding of good experimental design and the application of statistical methodologies for the interpretation of experimental data

• Experience applying bioinformatics techniques to identify novel drug targets

• Excellent communication skills, able to convey complex information clearly to technical and non‑technical audiences.

• Collaborative mindset, with the confidence and initiative to work independently when required.

• Commitment to continued development, proactively enhancing skills and staying up to date with emerging practices.

Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.

Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination  

Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism   

Human: Act to have a positive impact on people  

Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively

We’re looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.

If you’re interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience, we’d still love to hear from you.

What will I gain?

We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.

You can explore our benefits by visiting our careers web page.

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 fairly and objectively.

For more information on this career opportunity please visit our website or contact us at recruitment@cancer.org.uk.  

For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: Linked In, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.

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. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.

Logistics Administrator

• locations
• CRT Cambridge Lab

• time type
• Full time

• posted on
• Posted Today

• time left to apply
• End Date: February 21, 2026 (14 days left to apply)

• job requisition id
• R032892

Logistics Administrator  

£25,000 - £28,000 plus benefits 

Reports to: Head of FacilitiesDirectorate: Research & Innovation Contract: PermanentHours: Full time 35 hours per weekLocation: On-site 5 days per week at our Cambridge Research CampusClosing date: Friday 20th February 23:55pm

This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment.

Recruitment process: competency-based interview via teamsInterview date: Interviews will be held on the 3rd and 4th of March

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. 

Cancer Research Horizons (CRH) are looking for a proactive and highly organised Logistics Administrator to support our Facilities and Operations Team, ensuring smooth and efficient logistics across all locations on the Babraham campus. In this role, you will be central to keeping our operations running seamlessly by managing daily courier activity, maintaining key relationships, and providing hands‑on support to colleagues across the organisation. Every role at CRH is united by a single mission: beating cancer sooner. We carry out work that matters—impacting patients, families, and the future of science.

Cancer Research Horizons (CRH) is the innovation and commercialisation arm of Cancer Research UK, dedicated to turning leading‑edge science into life‑changing treatments. As a wholly owned subsidiary, every breakthrough we deliver fuels a virtuous cycle - channelling all profits directly back into CRUK’s pioneering research.

As the primary point of contact for all inbound and outbound couriers, you will coordinate shipments, resolve queries, and ensure timely and accurate movement of materials. You will also build strong relationships with third‑party logistics providers and stay informed about the market to help us secure the best value and service.

This is a fully on‑site role, with the post holder working across all CRH locations on the Babraham campus, including the Jonas Webb and Bennet Buildings. If you thrive in a coordination‑focused environment, enjoy working with a variety of stakeholders, and want to play a vital role in supporting key scientific work and directly contribute to bringing forward the day we cure cancer, we’d love to hear from you.

What will I be doing? 

• Monitor CRH Facilities Helpdesk tickets and review, triage and resolve where possible those relating to logistics, escalating to the Head of Facilities as required.

• Act as the main point of contact for all inbound and outbound couriers, supporting staff with payment and paperwork, and troubleshooting issues with shipments as required.

• Arrange courier shipments between CRH sites and to external partners/suppliers as requested.

• Work with Operations Team Leadership to ensure all logistics processes are clearly documented and that relevant guidance documents are available for staff.

• Ensure all documentation is regularly reviewed and kept up to date.

• Build effective relationships with third party logistics providers and regularly review the market to ensure best value.

• Work with colleagues in the TI Commercial team to implement and maintain contracts with Couriers where appropriate.

• Support Facilities Team members with daily tasks including managing deliveries and restocking consumables where required.

• Keep up to date with relevant industry and regulatory shipping guidance and undertake necessary training as required.

• Provide cover and Ad hoc support for other members and areas of the facilities team as required.

What are we looking for? 

• Educated to A level or equivalent in a relevant discipline, or able to demonstrate substantial hands‑on experience within a logistics environment.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Teams.

• Knowledge and understanding of global import/export regulations and documentation requirements for shipments is highly desirable.

• Excellent organisation and time management skills

• A flexible approach to providing support, including working across different locations/sites as required.

• A collaborative mentality with the ability to work independently where needed.

• Experience of providing high level support to multiple members of staff ideally in a multi-disciplinary scientific environment.

• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and tasks effectively and efficiently under tight deadlines.

Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.

Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination   

Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism    

Human: Act to have a positive impact on people   

Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively 

We’re looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.

If you’re interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we’d still love to hear from you.

What will I gain? 

We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance and take positive steps in your career.

You can explore our benefits by visiting our careers web page. 

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 fairly and objectively.

For more information on this career opportunity please visit our website or contact us at recruitment@cancer.org.uk.   

For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: Linked In, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube. 

Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.

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. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.

Saturday Store Assistant (Petersfield Chapel St)

• locations
• Petersfield (Chapel St) Shop

• time type
• Part time

• posted on
• Posted Today

• time left to apply
• End Date: February 16, 2026 (8 days left to apply)

• job requisition id
• R032914

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

Retail Store Assistant 

£12.21 per hour plus benefits

Reports to: Shop manager 

Department: ​Trading​ 

Location: Petersfield shop (Chapel St)

Contract: Permanent 

Working hours: Part time 7.5 hours per week (Saturdays)

Closing date: 15th February 2026 23:55 ​This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications are received or once a suitable candidate is found​ 

**The internal title for this role is Shop Assistant.

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 store assistant to join Cancer Research UK’s trading team. You’ll be acting as an ambassador for Cancer Research UK. Your shop 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? 

• Providing excellent customer and supporter service.

• Working as an integral part of the shop team to achieve ambitious sales and fundraising targets.

• Assisting with maintaining shop standards including visual presentation, safeguarding compliance and health and safety.

• Creating relationships with your local community and Cancer Research UK colleagues.

• Supporting fundraising events for your store to achieve fundraising targets.

• Taking keyholder responsibility as required (training provided).

• There will be a varied amount of manual handling and physical activity required within the day-to-day duties of the role.

What are you looking for? 

• An understanding of what makes great customer service.

• Experience of working in a busy customer service environment.

• The ability to manage your own workload and work independently when required.

• The ability to work well in a team.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Flexibility, 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.

What will I gain? 

We make sure you are supported by a generous salary and 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.

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

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.

Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment for this role will be subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.

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

.

recruitment@cancer.org.uk

For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on:  Linked In, 

,Facebook

,Instagram

and

X

.

YouTube

Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.

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. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.

Digital Communities Manager (CGC)

• locations
• Stratford (2 Redman Place)

• time type
• Full time

• posted on
• Posted Today

• time left to apply
• End Date: February 16, 2026 (8 days left to apply)

• job requisition id
• R032850

Digital Communities Manager (Cancer Grand Challenges)

£40,000 - £45,000 plus benefits 

Reports to: Senior Communications ManagerDirectorate: Research & Innovation Contract: PermanentHours: Full time 35 hours per weekLocation: Stratford, London Office-based with high flexibility (2 days per week in the office)Closing date: Sunday 15th February 2026 23:55pmRecruitment process: Screening call followed by competency-based interview with a task.Interview dates:
Screening calls: w/c 23rd February
Second stage interviews: w/c 9th March

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. 

Cancer Grand Challenges (CGC) is a pioneering global cancer research initiative co‑founded by Cancer Research UK (CRUK) and the US National Cancer Institute (NCI). Building on the success of the CRUK Grand Challenge, CGC brings together world‑leading researchers to tackle some of the most complex problems in cancer - challenges that can only be solved through bold thinking, collaboration, and innovation on a global scale.

As we establish a new CGC team to drive this transformative programme forward, we are seeking an experienced and creative Digital Communities Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the digital presence of a high‑profile international initiative and play a key role in growing its reputation worldwide.

In this role, you will develop and deliver impactful digital communication strategies and channels that inform, inspire, and engage a wide range of audiences - including researchers, donors, funders and industry partners. You’ll craft compelling content, champion digital best practice, and ensure the CGC mission and vision are communicated with clarity, energy, and purpose. Your work will help bring to life the ground breaking research we fund and demonstrate how CGC is driving radical progress against cancer.

What will you be doing? 

• Liaise with key internal and external stakeholders (including agencies) to ensure successful digital delivery and that the digital presence is an appropriate showcase of the CGC brand to all audiences.

• Working with colleagues, create a detailed plan for digital communications as an integral and integrated part of the overarching CGC marketing and communications strategy.

• Develop and cultivate an ongoing understanding of the changing information needs of our audiences to ensure digital communications are tailored appropriately.

• Deliver digital communications to an exemplary standard through attention to detail, high standard of service and an audience-centric approach.

• Working with colleagues, create, commission and manage development of creative, dynamic, digital assets (audio, video, flash, animations, images and illustrations) which can be shared across the web and on third-party websites and services.

• Enable requirements gathering and user testing of digital tools and platforms, with a view to expanding our channel mix for our audiences, testing and piloting new digital ideas as appropriate.

• Develop and maintain a social media presence appropriate for our audiences based on audience requirements analysis (focussing on LinkedIn, X and Bluesky).

• Analyse performance metrics (web analytics) help optimise content and channels and provide regular performance reports.

• Keep internal and external stakeholders up to date with key developments, supported by relevant presentations and workshops.

• Research digital trends, new technologies and new opportunities. Understand the competitive landscape and ensure CGC is perceived as a current, dynamic and cutting-edge initiative.

• Maintain and continuously update the CGC website in collaboration with our external agency, ensuring it remains high‑performing, user‑friendly, and engaging for key audiences, while also optimising all content and structure for strong SEO performance.

What are we looking for? 

• Relevant experience of managing digital communications and running successful digital and/or social media channels and campaigns, ideally in a Healthcare / Pharmaceutical environment.

• Excellent understanding of the digital and social media landscape, and relevant experience of the principles and practice of successful digital and social media communications, including using and reporting on web and social media analytics (direct experience with Google Analytics) to conduct audience research.

• Relevant experience of creating, commissioning and copywriting engaging digital content, including rich media content assets (audio and visual), social, news and user-generated content with excellent proofreading, spelling, grammar and accuracy.

• Relevant experience of using a web content management system and Email Service Providers and templates to create campaigns – including behaviourally triggered emails.

• Numerate and analytically minded, with the ability to manage information effectively and apply a test‑and‑learn approach to new techniques and methods.

• Enjoys solving day‑to‑day challenges by developing robust, pragmatic solutions and delivering them with strong attention to detail.

• Relevant experience of building a specialist network and/or online community.

• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications and Office 360.

• Experience of managing projects, with ability to develop and deliver complex plans and deliver multiple tasks to competing deadlines and prioritise effectively.

Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.

Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination   

Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism    

Human: Act to have a positive impact on people   

Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively 

We’re looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.

If you’re interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience, we’d still love to hear from you.

What will I gain? 

We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance and take positive steps in your career.

You can explore our benefits by visiting our careers web page. 

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 fairly and objectively.

For more information on this career opportunity please visit our website or contact us at recruitment@cancer.org.uk.   

For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: Linked In, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube. 

Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.

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. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.

Retail Store Manager (Camberley)

• locations
• Camberley Shop (High Street)

• time type
• Full time

• posted on
• Posted Today

• time left to apply
• End Date: February 16, 2026 (8 days left to apply)

• job requisition id
• R032893

Endless pre-loved items. A crucial source of fundraising. A store that runs your way.  

Retail Store Manager 

£26,259 - £30,804 plus benefits

Reports to: Area manager 

Department: ​Trading​ 

Contract: Fixed-term contract until 31st May 2026 

Hours: ​Full time 37.5 hours per week​  

Location: Camberley shop 

Closing date: 15th February 2026 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 shares our vision, someone like you. ​

We’re looking for a motivating store manager to join Cancer Research UK’s trading team. You’ll be acting as an ambassador for Cancer Research UK, motivating your team to maximise on sales and fundraising targets. Your shop 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? 

• Guiding, inspiring and engaging a team of paid staff and volunteers. This includes recruitment, retention and development of a diverse shop team.

• Taking ownership and responsibility for commercial running of your store including display and merchandising, stock management, maintaining shop standards, store layout, sales and income.

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

• Maximising profit through effective cost control and sales.

• Creating relationships with your local community and Cancer Research UK colleagues.

• Organising and running creative fundraising events for your store to achieve fundraising targets.

• Maintaining compliance with health and safety, safeguarding, security, administration and HR policies.

• There will be a varied amount of manual handling and physical activity required within the day-to-day duties of the role.

What are you looking for? 

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

• Comfort working within targets and motivating others to achieve those targets.

• The ability to multi-task in a lively environment.

• Working knowledge of what makes great customer service.

• Commercial awareness.

• Knowledge of high street fashion retail.

• Adaptability in changing situations, including being able to work effectively independently.

• An awareness of the price, value and worth of items.

• Flexibility, 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.

What will I gain? 

We make sure you are supported by a generous salary and 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 retail teams also have access to confidential wellbeing support from the Retail Trust.

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.

To support your training and development in this role, you will spend 4 weeks in a training shop, learning from a Training Shop Manager, this may be at a different location to the role you applied for.

Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment for this role will be subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.

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

.

recruitment@cancer.org.uk

Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.

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. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.

Retail Stock Processor Malvern Superstore

• locations
• Malvern Superstore

• time type
• Part time

• posted on
• Posted Today

• time left to apply
• End Date: February 16, 2026 (8 days left to apply)

• job requisition id
• R032904

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

Retail Stock Processor 

£12.21 per hour plus benefits

Reports to: Superstore manager 

Department: ​Trading​ 

Contract: ​Permanent​ 

Hours: ​Part time 30 hours per week​  

Location: Malvern Superstore

Closing date: Sunday 15th February 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 proactive stock processor to join Cancer Research UK’s trading team. You’ll be acting as an ambassador for Cancer Research UK, taking care of pre-loved items and getting them ready for their new home.

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

What will I be doing? 

• Processing and looking after new and donated stock. This includes keeping on top of stock rotation and replenishment, pricing, steaming and tagging.

• Assisting the store team in achieving sales and fundraising targets.

• Supporting the training of colleagues and volunteers in stock processing.

• Ensuring standards of safeguarding, compliance, security and health and safety are followed.

• Using your customer service skills to make sure our customers and supporters feel welcome and appreciated.

• There will be a varied amount of manual handling and physical activity required within the day-to-day duties of the role.

What are you looking for? 

• Experience working in a busy customer-facing environment.

• Adaptability to changing situations.

• A proactive mindset.

• The ability to manage your own workload and work independently and as part of a team.

• A positive approach to building relationships with community members.

• Flexibility, 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.

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

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.

Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment for this role will be subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.

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

.

recruitment@cancer.org.uk

For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on:  Linked In, 

,Facebook

,Instagram

and

X

.

YouTube

Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.

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. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.

Health Promotion Bank Nurse - Northwest England

• locations
• Home Based - England (35 Hour Weekly Max)

• time type
• Part time

• posted on
• Posted Today

• time left to apply
• End Date: February 23, 2026 (11 days left to apply)

• job requisition id
• R032876

HEALTH PROMOTION BANK NURSE – NORTHWEST ENGLAND (REGISTERED ADULT NURSE) 
  

Salary: £26 per hour 

Reports to: Cancer Awareness Nurse Manager 

Department: Policy, Information and Communications 

Location: Home-based within the Northwest of England. Greater Manchester and the surround areas. This role will cover the whole of Northwest England. 

Employment type: Casual Worker 

Working hours: We expect to offer a minimum of 8 shifts per year, but the average is between 8 and 48 shifts dependent on availability and willingness to travel.  Hours will be arranged by the Cancer Awareness Roadshow team and the Cancer Awareness in the Workplace Team (CAW) on an ad hoc basis. Typical working days vary and may occasionally include weekends, evening, or night work from time to time. 

Closing date: Sunday 22 February 2026, 23:55 

Interviews:  Friday 27 February and Monday 2 March 2026 

Application Process: 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. 

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 we’re looking for someone talented, someone who shares our vision, someone like you.

We are looking for a Bank Nurse to join our team. You’ll join a team of Bank Nurses that provides vital contingency cover where needed to Cancer Research UK’s nurse-led face-to-face cancer awareness and health promotion activity across the UK.

In this role, you’ll inform and empower people to make positive changes for their health and promote early diagnosis through providing face-to-face information in hard-to-reach audiences.

What will I be doing? 

• Face-to-face delivery of the latest cancer prevention and early detection information in an appropriate and relevant way

• Delivering face to face cancer awareness activities for people at their place of work with our Cancer Awareness in the Workplace team – typically health information stands and occasionally short presentations

• Providing cover on the Cancer Awareness Roadshow, working alongside a small team to engage the public in indoor and outdoor community settings through individual face-to-face conversations

• Supporting other cancer awareness activities and Cancer Research UK events

• Representing Cancer Research UK in a positive and professional way and ensure that all information shared is in line with CRUK’s core messages

• Responsible for collecting and inputting data for evaluation purposes and contributing to other general feedback

• Ensuring familiarity with local stats and local health information sheets to tailor activity and enable effective signposting to local services.

What skills are you looking for? 

• Registered Adult Nurse - NMC registration is mandatory for this role and must always be maintained

• An interest in or experience of at least one of the following: health promotion, practice nursing, occupational health, health visiting, district/community nursing or other qualification/experience

• Excellent verbal communication skills – an ability to engage people in conversation and to use motivational interviewing techniques while ensuring accuracy of information conveyed

• Strong oral presentation skills, with the ability to convey clear and accurate information confidently and pitched appropriately for the audience

• A clear, demonstrable understanding of boundaries and of the importance and need for always adhering to data protection and other compliance policies

• Experience in delivering public-facing work, and a good understanding of the challenges associated with engaging hard to reach groups and addressing health inequalities

• Excellent written, administration and organisation skills with the ability to keep accurate confidential records

• Willingness to travel, including occasional unsocial hours work or overnight stays.

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.

We review pay annually and aim to recognise individual performance and achievements.

We don’t forget people have lives outside of work too and so we actively encourage a flexible working culture.

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

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

.

recruitment@cancer.org.uk

For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.

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. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.

HR Coordinator

• locations
• Stratford (2 Redman Place)

• time type
• Full time

• posted on
• Posted Today

• time left to apply
• End Date: February 18, 2026 (6 days left to apply)

• job requisition id
• R032818

4,000+ employees. Lending a helping hand. Core of company support . 

HR Coordinator

*Internally, this role is known as a People Services Coordinator

£27,000 - £32,000 (+ Benefits)

Reports to: People Services Manager

Contract: 12 month fixed-term contract

Hours: Full time 35 hours per week

Location: Stratford, London. Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office)

Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship. 

Closing date: 17 February 2026 23:55

This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. If you require more time to apply as part of a reasonable adjustment, please contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk as soon as possible.

Recruitment process: One competency-based interview with a scenario-based exercise

Interview date: From the week commencing 16/ 23 February 2026.

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.

This is an opportunity to join Cancer Research UK’s HR department, which is essential to our Sustain Strategy and HR Operations Plan. HR’s purpose is to ensure and create an employee experience that enables us to be an inclusive, sustainable, and agile organisation across our diverse workforce of over 600+ shops and 2,500+ office staff. This involves delivering process improvements and providing care and guidance for our people, who the charity’s strongest asset in beating cancer. However, the HR department could not achieve this without the People Services team, who drive all employee lifecycle activities such as query resolution, advising on HR policies and procedures, employee administration, and many more processes that are essential to the smooth operation of HR.

As a People Services Coordinator, you will play an impactful role in resolving manager and employee queries regarding all aspects of HR policies, processes, and procedures throughout the employee lifecycle. This will involve delivering efficient employee lifecycle administration, processing data for the payroll team, and supporting junior members of the team with more complex queries. Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to support in delivering a range of projects and improve HR processes.

If you’re an experienced HR Administrator or HR Coordinator with a strong track record of managing the end-to-end employee lifecycle in a high-volume, fast-paced HR Shared Service Centre, and you're ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love for you to join our mission.

What will I be doing?

Query Management:

• Providing a proactive, high-quality query resolution service to managers and employees throughout the employee lifecycle, ensuring timely, consistent, and accessible guidance. This includes:

  • Taking ownership of the end-to-end employee lifecycle process, working autonomously with minimal supervision.

  • Addressing employee lifecycle processing requests efficiently and accurately.

  • Responding to general inquiries on HR policies and procedures with clear, user-friendly advice that supports colleagues and enhances their experience.

• Offering support, training, and guidance to the People Services Administrators, while helping them to resolve complex queries effectively.

Administration:

• Supporting in ensuring all Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are met within the HR helpdesk team.

• Managing HR processes efficiently through our HR system (Workday), ensuring accurate administration of contract variations, leavers, and family-friendly leave arrangements within agreed SLAs.

• Monitoring employee contract end dates and right-to-work eligibility review dates, notifying managers in advance, and providing guidance on the required processes.

• Dealing with right-to-work eligibility enquiries and assisting with visa applications and criminal record checks.

• Delivering training on HR systems and processes to the team, employees, and managers as needed, ensuring effective understanding and application.

• Contributing to the review and continuous improvement of the People Services team’s practices and processes.

• Contributing to a range of projects or initiatives outlined in the HR operational plan.

What skills will I need?

• Experienced HR Administrator or Coordinator with a background operating in a high-volume, fast-paced HR Shared Service Centre within a large, complex organisation (c. 4,000 employees).

• Has overseen the end-to-end employee lifecycle process with an in-depth knowledge of HR processes, policies, and legislation.

• Passionate about delivering exceptional customer service, with a collaborative and solutions-driven mindset in supporting employees and managers.

• Strong administrative skills with meticulous attention to detail and robust record-keeping abilities.

• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills with a track record of effectively managing multiple tasks, while adhering to deadlines and working autonomously with minimal supervision.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a proven ability to advise on HR processes and policies with diverse audiences both in-person and virtually.

• Strong problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset for driving process improvements, promoting best practices, and resolving complex challenges.

Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.

Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination

Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism

Human: Act to have a positive impact on people

Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively

We’re looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.

If you’re interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we’d still love to hear from you.

What will I gain?

We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.

You can explore our benefits by visiting our careers web page.

Additional Information

For more information about working with us please visit our website or contact us at recruitment@cancer.org.uk.  

For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.

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. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.

Clinical Quality Assurance Assistant

• locations
• Stratford (2 Redman Place)
• Home Based - Scotland (35 Hour Weekly Max)
• Home Based - England (35 Hour Weekly Max)
• Home Based - Wales (35 Hour Weekly Max)

• time type
• Full time

• posted on
• Posted Today

• time left to apply
• End Date: February 25, 2026 (12 days left to apply)

• job requisition id
• R032889

14 drugs developed. 6 million courses of treatment. Immeasurable lives improved.   

Clinical Quality Assurance Assistant  

£25,000 - £30,000 (+  Benefits) 

Reports to: Quality Assurance Manager 

Department: Research & Innovation 

Contract: Permanent 

Hours: Full time 35 hours per week 

Location: Stratford, London. Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office). 

Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.  

Closing date: 24 February 2026 23:55 

If you require more time to apply as part of a reasonable adjustment request, please contact  recruitment@cancer.org.uk as soon as possible. 

Recruitment process: One stage competency-based interview 

Interview date: From the week commencing 9 March 2026 

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 fully complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly, and objectively. 

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.

Cancer Research UK is the largest independent, non-commercial funder of cancer science worldwide. Our  Centre for Drug Development (CDD) is the world's only charity-funded drug development facility that delivers pioneering cancer therapies, clinical trials, and biomarker technologies that rival medium-sized pharmaceutical companies, while reflecting our unique strategy as a charity. We sponsor early phase and precision medicine clinical trials in oncology agents spanning antibodies, cell therapies, vaccines, drug conjugates and small molecules, making this an interesting and dynamic area to work in. At the heart of our mission, CDD translates today's science into tomorrow's medicine by delivering leading cancer therapies to people with cancer (learn more about our 

).

projects and successes

It is an exciting time for CDD as we move forward with an ambitious new strategy to maximise the global impact of our research to benefit patients. The Quality Assurance (QA) team is essential to our mission by ensuring the execution of our clinical trials is compliant with good clinical practice (GCP), regulatory requirements, and our Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

As a Clinical Quality Assurance Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the QA team in managing and maintaining our Quality Management System (QMS), providing administrative and document management support across CDD.

If you are an Administrator who has used electronic Quality Management Systems (QMS) in clinical or pharmaceutical (GxP) environments, we’d love for you to join our mission.

What will I be doing? 

• Supporting the Quality Assurance (QA) team in managing and maintaining the Quality Management System (QMS) in line with CDD and clinical GCP standards.

• Taking ownership of QMS administrative tasks, including but not limited to:

• User management

• Document lifecycle management.

• Training record management.

• Training staff to effectively and compliantly use the QMS.

• Compiling information required for quarterly metrics reports.

• Assisting the Quality Assurance Manager in preparing and coordinating inspection activities and follow-ups.

• Providing administrative support to the QA team as required.

• Leading archiving activities, ensuring archived records (paper or electronic) are maintained in accordance with defined procedures and regulatory requirements.

What skills will I need? 

• Experienced Administrator who has used electronic Quality Management Systems (QMS) in clinical or pharmaceutical (GxP) environments.

• Demonstrable knowledge and practical application of GxP standards.

• Highly computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Strong organisational skills with a track record of effectively planning, prioritising, and managing multiple tasks while adhering to deadlines and maintaining attention to detail.

• Good interpersonal skills with clear verbal and written communication and the ability to build relationships and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, as well as part of a team.

• Excellent attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to maintain data integrity and accuracy.

Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.

Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination   

Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism    

Human: Act to have a positive impact on people   

Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively 

We’re looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.

If you’re interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we’d still love to hear from you.

What will I gain? 

We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.

You can explore our benefits by visiting our  careers web page. 

Additional Information 

For more information about working with us please  visit our website or contact us at 

.

recruitment@cancer.org.uk

For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on:  LinkedIn, 

,Facebook

,Instagram

and

X

.

YouTube

Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.

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. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.