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SalaryEndless pre-loved items. A talented team. One clear purpose.
Retail a rea Support Manager(Yorkshire)
£ 26,000 - £28,000 plus benefits
Reports to: Area manager
Department:Trading
Contract:Permanent
Hours:Full time 35 hours per week (flexibility in hours required)
Location: Home-based/ Yorkshire travel required (Must live within Yorkshire)
Closing date: 02nd April 2024 23:55This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications are received or once a suitable candidate is found
Interview date: 10th April 2024
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 an inspiring Area Support Manager to join Cancer Research UK’s trading team. You’ll be acting as an ambassador for Cancer Research UK, supporting the Area Manager and the area team to maximise income through people, resources and stock.
You’ll also be surrounded by people who are as dedicated to beating cancer as you are.
What will I be doing?
Playing an integral part in the achievement of key performance indicators across the area. These include income, expenditure budgets, processing targets, average selling price, sell through rates , fundraising and customer service.
Supporting the commercial running of your area and making commercial decisions based on data.
Being aware of trends on the high street, and amongst charity retailers, and applying that knowledge and learning to your area.
Supporting the A rea M anager and area teams in areas such as recruitment, development, retention, performance management, equality and diversity and fundraising.
Managing stock management and stock initiatives across the area . This includes generating quality donated goods, stock selection and distribution and pricing to maximise income.
Assisting with the i mplement ation of national volunteer recruitment campaigns and supporting other divisional and national projects.
Deputising for the Area Manager as required.
What are you looking for ?
A collaborative and s uccessful retail manager.
Comfort working within targets and motivating others to achieve those targets.
Commercial awareness with great business judgement.
The ability to build networks and influence .
Adaptability in changing situations, including being able to work effectively independently.
Experience of leading a nd performance managing a team of people .
Locality, you’ll need to live within a reasonable distance from the region and have your own access to transport. Travel costs will be reimbursed in line with Cancer Research UK’s travel and expenses policy.
Flexibility, o ur 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.
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What will I gain?
W e make sure you are supported by a generous salary and 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 retail teams also have access to confidential wellbeing support from the Retail Trust.
How do I apply?
We 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.
Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment for this role will be subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.
For more information on this career opportunity please visit our website or contact us at recruitment@cancer.org.uk .
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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 recruitment@cancer.org.uk .
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.
