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SalaryEndless pre-loved items. Limitless creativity. One clear purpose.
ONLINE MARKETPLACE ASSISTANTS
Salary: £11.44 per hour plus benefits
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 4x 30 hours + 1 x 12 hour roles - please state your preference within the application questions.
1x - Mon,Wed,Fri,Sat (9-5)
1x - Mon(9-5) Thurs (12-8) Fri &Sat (9-5)
Location: Bates Industrial Estate, Harold Wood, RM3. Please note this is an onsite role with no option to work from home .
Closing date: 11 April 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 recruitment@cancer.org.uk 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 or depop.
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 good quality product photos in order to have them listed on the Online Marketplace for Auction.
Providing key information of items being photographed so that listers can accurately describe them.
Supporting with stock selection when needed, this includes sorting through clothing and accessories to find items that are suitable for the marketplaces.
Supporting with Unpacking new donations within the depot to provide items for photography.
Includes -
Photographing different categories such as, clothing, non-clothing, Jewellery, Watches, Bundles, Books and much more.
Will be long periods of standing or sitting and may include some heavy lifting.
Working to a target number of items photographer
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.
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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.
