Shop Manager (Mere Green)

Retail Store Manager

Salary: £26,789 - £31,385

Reports to: Area Manager

Department: Trading

Contract: Fixed-term contract ending 1st February 2027

Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week

Location: Mere Green

Closing date: 26th July :55 (may close earlier if high volume of applications)

Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.

Internal title: Shop Manager

Overview

We are looking for a motivating store manager to join Cancer Research UK's trading team. You will act as an ambassador for Cancer Research UK, motivate your team to maximise sales and fundraising targets, and create a welcoming store environment for the community.

Responsibilities

• Guide, inspire and engage a team of paid staff and volunteers, including recruitment, retention, and development of a diverse shop team.
• Take ownership of the commercial running of your 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.
• Maximise profit through effective cost control and sales.
• Build relationships with the local community and Cancer Research UK colleagues.
• Organise and run creative fundraising events to achieve fundraising targets.
• Maintain compliance with health and safety, safeguarding, security, administration and HR policies.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience managing and inspiring a diverse team of people.
• Ability to work within targets and motivate others to achieve those targets.
• Strong multitasking ability in a lively environment.
• Working knowledge of what makes great customer service.
• Commercial awareness.
• Knowledge of high street fashion retail.
• Adaptability to changing situations and ability to work effectively independently.
• Awareness of price, value and worth of items.
• Ideally experience of retail management.

Benefits

We provide a generous benefits package including a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on travel, technology, gym membership, and more. We also offer a wide range of career and personal development opportunities, high quality tools, policies and processes to support you in your role.

Employment Conditions

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

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, including those from ethnic minorities.