Retail Store Assistant

Retail Store Assistant (Didcot) –
Cancer Research UK (CRUK)

Compensation: £12.21 per hour

Reports to: Shop Manager

Department: Trading

Location: Didcot

Contract: Permanent

Working hours: Part‑time, 21 hours per week on a rota basis

Closing date: Open until filled (rolling shortlisting)

Eligibility: Must be eligible to work in the UK. No visa sponsorship available.

As a Retail Store Assistant you will act as an ambassador for Cancer Research UK, delivering excellent customer service, supporting fundraising efforts, and maintaining a welcoming shop environment that reflects our mission to beat cancer.

• Provide excellent customer and supporter service.
• Work as an integral part of the shop team to achieve sales and fundraising targets.
• Assist with maintaining shop standards, including visual presentation, safeguarding compliance, and health and safety.
• Create relationships with the local community and Cancer Research UK colleagues.
• Support fundraising events for the store to achieve fundraising targets.

• Strong customer service orientation.
• Experience working in a busy customer service environment.
• Ability to manage own workload and work independently when required.
• Team‑working skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding or interest in fashion (preferred).
• Retail experience (preferred).

We provide a generous benefits package, including a substantial retirement plan, flexible leave allowance, discounts on travel, technology and gym memberships, and career development opportunities. You will be supported by high‑quality tools, policies and processes to enable you to excel in your role.

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under‑represented. We support applicants with any adjustments required to help them perform at their best.

We use an anonymised shortlisting process to support equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications but are not viewed until an interview invitation is issued. Please complete the work history section of the online application form. Any offer will be subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.

For more information, visit our website or contact us at or . Applicants must be 18 years or older.