Retail Store Manager (East Ham)

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locations
East Ham Shop
time type
Full time
posted on
Posted 16 Days Ago
job requisition id
R026146
Endless pre-loved items. A crucial source of fundraising. A store that runs your way.Retail store manager£26,684 - £30,585Reports to: Area managerDepartment: TradingContract: PermanentHours: Full time 37.5 hours per weekLocation: East Ham
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 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
motivat
ing
store manager to join Cancer Research UK’s trading team.
You’ll
be
acting as an ambassador for Cancer Research UK,
motivating
you
r t
eam
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
.
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 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.
What skills are you looking for?
Experience of managing a
nd 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.
And ideally experience of
retail management.
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.
Please contact us directly at
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for the full candidate pack
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?
W
e
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
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.
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,
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,
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,
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There’s a place for everyone at Cancer Research UK. Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented, and believe that a diverse workforce will help us to beat cancer sooner.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. We don’t expect everyone to meet all of the criteria listed.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 by emailing us at
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. 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 UsAs 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’s change lives together.
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