Assistant Shop Manager (Edinburgh, Morningside)

Position

Retail Assistant Manager - £13.42-£15.67 per hour plus benefits.
Reports to: Shop manager
Department: Trading
Contract: Permanent
Working hours: Part time 30 hours per week
Location: Edinburgh, Morningside
Closing date: 5th July :55

Responsibilities

• Support 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.
• Lead by example and provide 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.
• Create relationships with the local community and Cancer Research UK colleagues.
• Support the shop manager in the organisation and delivery of creative fundraising events to reach fundraising targets.
• Maintain compliance with health and safety, safeguarding, security, administration and HR policies.
• Deputise for the shop manager in their absence.
• Perform manual handling and physical activity as required.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of what makes great customer service.
• Experience of working in a lively and vibrant environment.
• Adaptability in changing situations, including the ability to work effectively independently.
• Commercial awareness.
• Ability to create relationships and communicate well.
• Flexibility to work on a rota basis.
• Age 18 or older.

Benefits

Generous salary and benefits package, including a substantial retirement plan, flexible leave allowance, discounts on travel, technology, gym membership and access to confidential wellbeing support from the Retail Trust.

Eligibility & EEO Statement

You must be eligible to work in the UK, and Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, particularly those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under represented.