Retail Store Assistant

7 months ago


Penrith, United Kingdom Cancer Research UK Full time

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 makesgreat 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.

[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 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.


  • Retail Store Manager

    4 weeks ago


    Penrith, Cumbria, United Kingdom NEXT Full time

    About the Role:We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Retail Store Manager to join our team at Joules. As a Retail Store Manager, you will be responsible for leading the sales team by example, using an excellent understanding of product with a friendly, welcoming approach to provide excellent customer service, ensuring your team does the same.Key...


  • Penrith, Cumbria, United Kingdom McCarthy Recruitment Limited Full time

    Assistant Store Manager - Retail LeaderTake your career to the next level as a Retail Leader with McCarthy Recruitment Limited. As an Assistant Store Manager, you will be responsible for managing and coaching a team to achieve exceptional results.Key Responsibilities:Manage and coach a team to achieve sales targets and deliver exceptional customer...

  • Retail Store Leader

    4 weeks ago


    Penrith, Cumbria, United Kingdom Next Full time

    About the Role:We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Retail Store Leader to join our team at Joules. As a key member of our retail team, you will be responsible for leading the sales team by example, using your excellent understanding of product to provide exceptional customer service.Key Responsibilities:Lead the sales team to achieve sales targets...

  • Sales Assistant

    5 months ago


    Penrith, United Kingdom Natures Health Store Full time

    We are looking for a person to join our small and friendly team in a busy shop. The job will include all aspects of shop work including assisting customers, stock replenishing, receiving deliveries and keeping the shop clean and tidy. Retail experience is preferred and an interest in health and nutrition an advantage. In store training on our products will...

  • Sales Assistant

    5 months ago


    Penrith, United Kingdom Natures Health Store Full time

    We are looking for a person to join our small and friendly team in a busy shop. The job will include all aspects of shop work including assisting customers, stock replenishing, receiving deliveries and keeping the shop clean and tidy. Retail experience is preferred and an interest in health and nutrition an advantage. In store training on our products will...

  • Retail Store Manager

    4 weeks ago


    Penrith, Cumbria, United Kingdom NEXT Full time

    About the Role:We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Retail Store Manager to join our team at Joules. As a key member of our retail team, you will be responsible for leading the sales team by example, using your excellent understanding of product to provide exceptional customer service.Key Responsibilities:Lead the sales team to achieve sales...

  • Retail Store Leader

    4 weeks ago


    Penrith, Cumbria, United Kingdom Next Full time

    About the Role:We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Retail Store Leader to join our team at Joules. As a Supervisor, you will be responsible for leading the sales team by example, using your excellent understanding of product to provide exceptional customer service.Key Responsibilities:Lead the sales team to achieve sales targets and provide...

  • Retail Store Leader

    4 weeks ago


    Penrith, Cumbria, United Kingdom Next Full time

    About the Role:We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Retail Store Leader to join our team at Joules. As a Supervisor, you will be responsible for leading the sales team by example, using your excellent understanding of product to provide exceptional customer service.Key Responsibilities:Lead the sales team to achieve sales targets and provide...

  • Sales Assistant

    4 weeks ago


    Penrith, Cumbria, United Kingdom Next Full time

    About the Role:We are seeking a Sales Assistant to join our retail team at Joules. As a Sales Assistant, you will be the face of Joules, providing exceptional customer service and creating a shopping experience that delivers to our customers' needs.Key Responsibilities:Provide expert knowledge of Joules products to customersDeliver exceptional customer...

  • Store Retail Manager

    3 weeks ago


    Penrith, Cumbria, United Kingdom Carrs Billington Agriculture Full time

    About Carr's Billington AgricultureWe provide rural and agricultural communities with the support they need to succeed. Our company is a subsidiary of The Billington Group, which also owns Criddle & Co., English Provender Company, and Billington Foods.The RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Store Retail Manager to lead our Retail Team at...


  • Penrith, United Kingdom Zachary Daniels Full time

    Assistant Manager | Lake District | £25,000 + BonusYou will be the Assistant Manager of a great retail store in a prime tourist location. You will ensure that all day-to-day operational aspects of the store are managed effectively & support the Store Manager.You will be at the forefront of creating an exceptional environment for customers to come in and...


  • Penrith, Cumbria, United Kingdom McCarthy Recruitment Full time

    Assistant Store Manager OpportunityMcCarthy Recruitment is seeking an experienced Assistant Store Manager to join their team. As a key member of the store leadership team, you will be responsible for managing and coaching a team of retail professionals to deliver exceptional customer service and drive sales growth.Key Responsibilities:Manage and coach a team...


  • Penrith, Cumbria, United Kingdom Toolstation Full time

    Store Assistants play a vital role in delivering exceptional customer experiences at Toolstation.We're seeking talented individuals to join our team as Retail Sales Associates, assisting customers and supporting store operations in Penrith. This part-time opportunity offers 20 hours per week, ensuring a perfect blend of work-life balance. As a key member of...

  • Store Assistant

    4 months ago


    Penrith, United Kingdom Toolstation Full time

    What you'll do Store Assistant in Penrith 20 hours per week You'll be the face of Toolstation, making a fantastic first impression, building long-lasting relationships and going above and beyond to make our customers happy. This isn’t your average retail role. It’s much more than just a store job. Of course, you’ll serve customers, but you’ll...

  • Retail Sales Assistant

    5 months ago


    Penrith, United Kingdom Langwathby Stores & Post Offioce Full time

    Retail Sales Assistant **Duties**: - Serving customers, - Unloading deliveries, - Stocking shelves - Keeping the shop clean and tidy **Skills**: - Bright, smiley personality - Good communicator both with customers and colleagues - Reliable and good timekeeper - Lots of energy If you enjoy working with people, have strong communication skills and a good...


  • Penrith, United Kingdom McCarthy Recruitment Limited Full time

    Job Title: Assistant Store ManagerLocation: PenrithSalary: £35,000 to £44,000 per annumRole: Permanent - Full-TimeThis is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the UKs leading brands as an Assistant Store Manager. If you want to join a business achieving huge year-on-year growth, opening new UK retail sites weekly, receive unlimited progression and...


  • Penrith, Cumbria, United Kingdom McCarthy Recruitment Full time

    Assistant Store Manager**Job Summary:**We are seeking an experienced Assistant Store Manager to join our team at McCarthy Recruitment. As an Assistant Store Manager, you will be responsible for managing and coaching a team of retail professionals to achieve exceptional results.**Key Responsibilities:*** **Managing and Coaching:** Propel your team to...


  • Penrith, United Kingdom McCarthy Recruitment Limited Full time

    Job Title: Assistant Store Manager Location:Penrith Salary: £35,000 to £44,000 per annum Role: Permanent - Full-TimeThis is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the UKs leading brands as an Assistant Store Manager. If you want to join a business achieving huge year-on-year growth, opening new UK retail sites weekly, receive unlimited progression and help...


  • Penrith, United Kingdom McCarthy Recruitment Full time

    Job Title: Assistant Store Manager Location: Penrith Salary: £35,000 to £44,000 per annum Role: Permanent - Full-Time This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the UK’s leading brands as an Assistant Store Manager.  If you want to join a business achieving huge year-on-year growth, opening new UK retail sites weekly, receive unlimited progression...

  • Store Manager

    4 weeks ago


    Penrith, Cumbria, United Kingdom The Original Factory Shop Full time

    About The Original Factory ShopWe are a proud community retailer with a passion for delivering great customer service. Our stores bring big brands at bargain prices to Britain's local high streets.Store Manager RoleWe are looking for an ambitious Store Manager to create a friendly, welcoming customer-focused environment that delivers great results and a...