Cancer Research Uk

RetailShopManager

£27–32k St Annes, United Kingdom FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Manager candidates.

The Brief

“Retail Shop Manager at Cancer Research Uk. Skills: Sales management, Team motivation, Fundraising. Guide paid staff and volunteers. Recruit staff and volunteers”

What You'll Achieve.

Maximise sales targets; Achieve fundraising targets

Industry & Context.

Eligibility Requirements

Manual handling, Physical activity, Basic DBS check

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Eligible to work in the UK, Experience managing diverse team, Comfort working within targets, Ability to multi-task, Working knowledge of customer service, Commercial awareness, Knowledge of high street fashion, Adaptability in changing situations, Work effectively independently, Flexibility to work on rota

What You'll Do.

Guide paid staff and volunteers

Recruit staff and volunteers

Retain staff and volunteers

Develop staff and volunteers

Manage commercial running of store

Manage display and merchandising

Maintain shop standards

Manage sales and income

Provide excellent customer service

Provide supporter service

Create community relationships

Organise fundraising events

Achieve fundraising targets

Maintain health and safety compliance

Maintain safeguarding compliance

Maintain security compliance

Maintain administration policies

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Community network; Cancer Research UK colleagues

Full Job Description

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.a **Endless pre-loved items. A crucial source of fundraising. A store that runs your way. ** **Retail Store Manager** £27,336 \- £32,067 per annum plus****[_benefits_](https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-us/careers/benefits) **Reports to:** Area manager **Department: **​Trading​ **Contract: **​Permanent​ **Hours: **​Full time 37.5 hours per week​ **Location:** St Annes Shop **Closing date:** 21st June 2026 at 23:55 **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 com

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