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SalaryEndless pre-loved items. Limitless creativity. One clear purpose.
ONLINE MARKETPLACE ASSISTANTS
Salary: £20,995 per annum or £10.42 per hour +
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours Monday -Friday 09:00 - 17:00
Location: Bates Industrial Estate, Harold Wood, RM3. Please note this is an onsite role with no option to work from home.
Closing date: 11 February 2024 23:55
This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. If you require more time to apply as part of a reasonable adjustment, please contact as soon as possible.
Start date: ASAP
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
We're looking for creative online marketplace assistant to join Cancer
Research UK's Online Marketplace team. This could be your opportunity to work in your local area for one of UK's most trusted brands with all the benefits that brings. This includes 25 days holiday year + Public Holidays, paid sick leave and opportunities for career development.
We're growing as a team and have an opportunity for you to join us as Online Marketplace Assistant, where you will be photographing pre-loved items and working in our depot unpacking boxes and organising stock. This is an opportunity to do an interesting and active role as part of a supportive and diverse team. You may work as a Retail Assistant, Visual Merchandiser or run your own Etsy, Depop or Vied.
In a lively, vibrant working environment, you'll discover something new every day, whether it's a new treasure, a new camera angle 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?
Taking High Quality photo's as per guidelines
Ensuring items are clean and presentable
Checking for designer labels
Sorting stock depending on each marketplace and their audience
Championing an ethical alternative to mass-produced clothing.
Researching items to ensure they are sent to the lister with the correct starting price and contain high performing search keywords
Working within our brand and photography guidelines to give a consistent look and feel to each marketplace
In cases will be able to support the end-to-end process of reviewing stock, photography, listing and dispatch.
What skills are you looking for?
Attention to detail
The ability to work to daily targets whilst maintaining a high standard of work
Good IT skills
Plus, ideally:
Interest in product photography
A creative flair
Knowledge of antiques, collectables, or fashion
Experience of buying or selling on eBay or other online marketplaces
Photography experience
Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.
Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination
Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism
Human: Act to have a positive impact on people
Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively
We're looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.
What will I gain?
Each and every one of our employees contributes to our mission to beat cancer. In return, we create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.
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 fairly and objectively.
Cancer Research UK's Technology team is proud to be part of the (TTC) for our efforts in driving equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. Our vision is a digital world accessible to all, and we have always sought to draw from a diverse pool of talent and maintain an inclusive working environment. (For tech use only)
Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment for this role will be subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check. (To be included if applicable)
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