Retail stock processor (Sheffield Meadowhall Superstore)

Millions of bargain-hunters. Endless pre-loved items. One meaningful purpose. Retail stock processor (Sheffield Meadowhall Superstore)
£10.42 per hour Reports to: Shop manager Department: Trading Location: Sheffield Meadowhall Superstore Contract: 2x Permanent Working hours: Part time 30 hours per week Closing date: 20 April 2023 23:55 This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications are received or once a suitable candidate is found Interview date: 03 May 2023 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 wants to develop their skills, someone like you.
We’re looking for a proactive stock processor to join Cancer Research UK’s trading team. You’ll be acting as an ambassador for Cancer Research UK, taking care of pre-loved items and getting them ready for their new home.
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. You’ll also be surrounded by people who are as dedicated to beating cancer as you are.
What will I be doing?

• Processing and looking after new and donated stock. This includes keeping on top of stock rotation and replenishment, pricing, steaming and tagging.
• Assisting the store team in achieving sales and fundraising targets.
• Supporting the training of colleagues and volunteers in stock processing.

• Ensuring standards of safeguarding, compliance, security and health and safety are followed.
• Using your customer service skills to make sure our customers and supporters feel welcome and appreciated.

What skills are you looking for?

• Experience working in a busy customer-facing environment.
• Adaptability to changing situations.

• A proactive mindset.
• The ability to manage your own workload and work independently and as part of a team.
• A positive approach to building relationships with community members.
• And ideally, experience working in a retail environment, and experience of working to sales and profit targets.

Our 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. For the full job description and more information about working with us view our candidate pack
What will I gain? Each and every one of our employees contributes to our progress and is supporting our work to beat cancer. We think that’s impressive. In return, we make sure you are supported by a generous 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 work – from funding cutting-edge research to developing public policy – will change the world. It’s exciting to be part of our team.
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.
You can learn more about our fantastic retail teams on our website. For more information on this career opportunity please visit our website or contact us at recruitment@cancer.org.uk. .
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.