Yorkshire Cancer Research
About Us Yorkshire is one of the regions hardest hit by cancer. Together, we can change this. Yorkshire Cancer Research is a charity dedicated to funding research so that you and those you love live longer healthier lives, free of cancer. Thanks to supporters, the charity funds vital cancer research and pioneers innovative new services for people with cancer. These life-giving medical breakthroughs are helping more people survive cancer in Yorkshire, and beyond. As an inclusive employer, our aim is to ensure our workforce reflects the rich diversity of our region. We believe a diverse workforce is vital to us taking action to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer more effectively in Yorkshire. We offer equal opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnerships. The Benefits We offer all employees a wide range of benefits including an enhanced contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing to 30 days after 5 years service), flexible working arrangements, private medical insurance, enhanced maternity leave, career progression, learning and development, wellbeing initiatives, offices within walking distance of Hornbeam Park train station, and a whole lot more. We ve got a strong set of values that inform everything we do and we re looking for people who are aligned with these. As our Deputy Shop Manager, you will put people in Yorkshire at the heart of everything you do, unite with colleagues and other organisations in this cause, and dare to think big and bold to make positive solutions happen. The Role As Deputy Shop Manager at our shop in Skipton, you will manage the day-to-day operation of the shop in the absence of the Shop Manager, including managing a team of volunteers, ensuring accurate accounting and handling of assets, delivering high standards of customer service, and adhering to all charity policies and procedures. You will lead by example and ensure that volunteers, supporters, donors, and customers understand how their contributions are making a difference to the lives of people in Yorkshire and beyond. Specifically, you will: Play an active part in running our shop in Skipton, supporting the Shop Manager in implementing processes and ways of working. Provide cover for days off, holidays and sickness as required, with possible occasional travel to other shops to provide support if needed by the charity. Support the Shop Manager to maximise the income and profit of the shop through active stock management, replenishment, and rotation. Manage a team of well-trained volunteers in the absence of the Shop Manager and take every effort to create a positive retail environment. Support the Shop Manager to ensure accurate accounting and handling of assets (items donated and money received). Support the Shop Manager to ensure accurate record keeping of items donated and the amount paid for each item for Gift Aid tax reclaim purposes. Create a welcoming professional atmosphere and deliver high standards of customer service for all customers and supporters. About You To be considered for this role, you will need: To ideally be educated to GCSE level or equivalent but not essential. Experience of managing people/volunteers including recruitment and development. To be highly organised with good time management skills. To be able to prioritise workload and meet deadlines. To be able to use own initiative. To be resilient and adaptable to change. To have good planning, guiding and motivation skills to successfully achieve targeted income is desirable. A willingness and ability to occasionally travel across the Yorkshire region as needed for training sessions and team meetings. A willingness and ability to safely lone work. A willingness to complete our pre-employment checks (to be undertaken once the role is offered and accepted) which include: A check on your employment history, by seeking two references A check on your eligibility to work in the UK as per the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 To undertake an enhanced DBS check. Please note, this role is not eligible for a visa sponsorship. Application Before applying, please visit our Careers Page to view the full role profile and find out more about working for Yorkshire Cancer Research. To apply please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to Claire Wooldridge, Head of People, before 3 March 2026. Please read our privacy notice before applying. Yorkshire Cancer Research is a responsible and flexible employer. We welcome any discussion for flexible working at the interview/offer stage where we will consider an individual s circumstances against the needs of the charity. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. If we can make any reasonable adjustments to support your application please contact us.
About Us Yorkshire is one of the regions hardest hit by cancer. Together, we can change this. Yorkshire Cancer Research is a charity dedicated to funding research so that you and those you love live longer healthier lives, free of cancer. Thanks to supporters, the charity funds vital cancer research and pioneers innovative new services for people with cancer. These life-giving medical breakthroughs are helping more people survive cancer in Yorkshire, and beyond. As an inclusive employer, our aim is to ensure our workforce reflects the rich diversity of our region. We believe a diverse workforce is vital to us taking action to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer more effectively in Yorkshire. We offer equal opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnerships. The Benefits We offer all employees a wide range of benefits including an enhanced contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing to 30 days after 5 years service), flexible working arrangements, private medical insurance, enhanced maternity leave, career progression, learning and development, wellbeing initiatives, offices within walking distance of Hornbeam Park train station, and a whole lot more. We ve got a strong set of values that inform everything we do and we re looking for people who are aligned with these. As our Deputy Shop Manager, you will put people in Yorkshire at the heart of everything you do, unite with colleagues and other organisations in this cause, and dare to think big and bold to make positive solutions happen. The Role As Deputy Shop Manager at our shop in Skipton, you will manage the day-to-day operation of the shop in the absence of the Shop Manager, including managing a team of volunteers, ensuring accurate accounting and handling of assets, delivering high standards of customer service, and adhering to all charity policies and procedures. You will lead by example and ensure that volunteers, supporters, donors, and customers understand how their contributions are making a difference to the lives of people in Yorkshire and beyond. Specifically, you will: Play an active part in running our shop in Skipton, supporting the Shop Manager in implementing processes and ways of working. Provide cover for days off, holidays and sickness as required, with possible occasional travel to other shops to provide support if needed by the charity. Support the Shop Manager to maximise the income and profit of the shop through active stock management, replenishment, and rotation. Manage a team of well-trained volunteers in the absence of the Shop Manager and take every effort to create a positive retail environment. Support the Shop Manager to ensure accurate accounting and handling of assets (items donated and money received). Support the Shop Manager to ensure accurate record keeping of items donated and the amount paid for each item for Gift Aid tax reclaim purposes. Create a welcoming professional atmosphere and deliver high standards of customer service for all customers and supporters. About You To be considered for this role, you will need: To ideally be educated to GCSE level or equivalent but not essential. Experience of managing people/volunteers including recruitment and development. To be highly organised with good time management skills. To be able to prioritise workload and meet deadlines. To be able to use own initiative. To be resilient and adaptable to change. To have good planning, guiding and motivation skills to successfully achieve targeted income is desirable. A willingness and ability to occasionally travel across the Yorkshire region as needed for training sessions and team meetings. A willingness and ability to safely lone work. A willingness to complete our pre-employment checks (to be undertaken once the role is offered and accepted) which include: A check on your employment history, by seeking two references A check on your eligibility to work in the UK as per the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 To undertake an enhanced DBS check. Please note, this role is not eligible for a visa sponsorship. Application Before applying, please visit our Careers Page to view the full role profile and find out more about working for Yorkshire Cancer Research. To apply please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to Claire Wooldridge, Head of People, before 3 March 2026. Please read our privacy notice before applying. Yorkshire Cancer Research is a responsible and flexible employer. We welcome any discussion for flexible working at the interview/offer stage where we will consider an individual s circumstances against the needs of the charity. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. If we can make any reasonable adjustments to support your application please contact us.
Yorkshire Cancer Research
York, Yorkshire
Foss Island Retail Park, York, North Yorkshire Full-time, 37 hours per week. Your working pattern will be 5 days over 7, working at least one weekend day per week. From £25,500 per annum, depending on skills and experience About Us Yorkshire is one of the regions hardest hit by cancer. Together, we can change this. Yorkshire Cancer Research is a charity dedicated to funding research so that you and those you love live longer healthier lives, free of cancer. Thanks to supporters, the charity funds vital cancer research and pioneers innovative new services for people with cancer. These life-giving medical breakthroughs are helping more people survive cancer in Yorkshire, and beyond. As an inclusive employer, our aim is to ensure our workforce reflects the rich diversity of our region. We believe a diverse workforce is vital to us taking action to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer more effectively in Yorkshire. We offer equal opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnerships. The Benefits We offer all employees a wide range of benefits including an enhanced contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing to 30 days after 5 years service), flexible working arrangements, private medical insurance, enhanced maternity leave, career progression, learning and development, wellbeing initiatives and a whole lot more. We ve got a strong set of values that inform everything we do and we re looking for people who are aligned with these. As one of Team Leaders, you will put people in Yorkshire at the heart of everything you do, unite with colleagues and other organisations in this cause, and dare to think big and bold to make positive solutions happen. The Role We are currently looking for a Team Leader to join our team at our new Superstore in York. As a Team Leader, you will oversee the day-to-day operation of one of the departments of the superstore. This includes leading a team of employees (shop assistants) and volunteers, ensuring accurate accounting and handling of assets, delivering high standards of customer service, and adhering to all charity policies and procedures. You will lead by example and ensure that employees, volunteers, supporters, donors, and customers understand how their contributions are making a difference to the lives of people in Yorkshire and beyond. You will need to be committed to creating a welcoming professional atmosphere and demonstrating the values of Yorkshire Cancer Research. You will also be a passionate and enthusiastic ambassador for the charity and its work. Specifically, you will be responsible for: Running the department commercially, including display and merchandising, stock management and generation, maintaining shop standards, layout of store and opening and closing of store. Supporting the management team in delivering ambitious sales targets whilst maintaining shop standards, commerciality and compliance. Assuming Duty Manager responsibility in the absence of the store management team. Opening and closing the store if required as duty manager and responding to alarm call-outs as a listed key holder if required. Working a flexible shift pattern to reflect the business needs, including weekends and pre-retailing hours. Ensuring the department is presented to the highest standards with attractive visual merchandising and attractive window displays. Ensuring that all charity policies, shop standards and operations procedures are communicated effectively to all retail assistants and volunteers and are maintained and followed consistently. Line managing the Retail Assistants, ensuring you develop and retain talent by conducting regular performance development reviews, implementing action plans, training, and supporting personal development and growth. Taking on leadership of employees across the whole store when acting as Duty Manager. Support in managing the sales and profit of the Superstore and where possible exceeding agreed targets across categories (Donated stock, cash, benchmark gift aid, average selling price, sell through, stock processing). Ensuring accurate record keeping of items donated and the amount paid for each item for Gift Aid tax reclaim purposes. Create a welcoming professional atmosphere and deliver high standards of customer service for all customers and supporters. About You To be considered for this role, you will need: To be educated to GCSE level or equivalent or have experience in a similar role at a similar level. Experience in managing people/volunteers, including recruitment and development. To have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. To be highly organised with good time management skills. An ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines. Previous retail experience in the charity sector or commercial sector is desirable. Application Before applying, please visit our Careers Page to view the full role profile and find out more about working for Yorkshire Cancer Research. To apply please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to Claire Wooldridge, Head of People, before 09 March 2026. Please read our privacy notice before applying. Yorkshire Cancer Research is a responsible and flexible employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. If we can make any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact us.
Foss Island Retail Park, York, North Yorkshire Full-time, 37 hours per week. Your working pattern will be 5 days over 7, working at least one weekend day per week. From £25,500 per annum, depending on skills and experience About Us Yorkshire is one of the regions hardest hit by cancer. Together, we can change this. Yorkshire Cancer Research is a charity dedicated to funding research so that you and those you love live longer healthier lives, free of cancer. Thanks to supporters, the charity funds vital cancer research and pioneers innovative new services for people with cancer. These life-giving medical breakthroughs are helping more people survive cancer in Yorkshire, and beyond. As an inclusive employer, our aim is to ensure our workforce reflects the rich diversity of our region. We believe a diverse workforce is vital to us taking action to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer more effectively in Yorkshire. We offer equal opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnerships. The Benefits We offer all employees a wide range of benefits including an enhanced contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing to 30 days after 5 years service), flexible working arrangements, private medical insurance, enhanced maternity leave, career progression, learning and development, wellbeing initiatives and a whole lot more. We ve got a strong set of values that inform everything we do and we re looking for people who are aligned with these. As one of Team Leaders, you will put people in Yorkshire at the heart of everything you do, unite with colleagues and other organisations in this cause, and dare to think big and bold to make positive solutions happen. The Role We are currently looking for a Team Leader to join our team at our new Superstore in York. As a Team Leader, you will oversee the day-to-day operation of one of the departments of the superstore. This includes leading a team of employees (shop assistants) and volunteers, ensuring accurate accounting and handling of assets, delivering high standards of customer service, and adhering to all charity policies and procedures. You will lead by example and ensure that employees, volunteers, supporters, donors, and customers understand how their contributions are making a difference to the lives of people in Yorkshire and beyond. You will need to be committed to creating a welcoming professional atmosphere and demonstrating the values of Yorkshire Cancer Research. You will also be a passionate and enthusiastic ambassador for the charity and its work. Specifically, you will be responsible for: Running the department commercially, including display and merchandising, stock management and generation, maintaining shop standards, layout of store and opening and closing of store. Supporting the management team in delivering ambitious sales targets whilst maintaining shop standards, commerciality and compliance. Assuming Duty Manager responsibility in the absence of the store management team. Opening and closing the store if required as duty manager and responding to alarm call-outs as a listed key holder if required. Working a flexible shift pattern to reflect the business needs, including weekends and pre-retailing hours. Ensuring the department is presented to the highest standards with attractive visual merchandising and attractive window displays. Ensuring that all charity policies, shop standards and operations procedures are communicated effectively to all retail assistants and volunteers and are maintained and followed consistently. Line managing the Retail Assistants, ensuring you develop and retain talent by conducting regular performance development reviews, implementing action plans, training, and supporting personal development and growth. Taking on leadership of employees across the whole store when acting as Duty Manager. Support in managing the sales and profit of the Superstore and where possible exceeding agreed targets across categories (Donated stock, cash, benchmark gift aid, average selling price, sell through, stock processing). Ensuring accurate record keeping of items donated and the amount paid for each item for Gift Aid tax reclaim purposes. Create a welcoming professional atmosphere and deliver high standards of customer service for all customers and supporters. About You To be considered for this role, you will need: To be educated to GCSE level or equivalent or have experience in a similar role at a similar level. Experience in managing people/volunteers, including recruitment and development. To have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. To be highly organised with good time management skills. An ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines. Previous retail experience in the charity sector or commercial sector is desirable. Application Before applying, please visit our Careers Page to view the full role profile and find out more about working for Yorkshire Cancer Research. To apply please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to Claire Wooldridge, Head of People, before 09 March 2026. Please read our privacy notice before applying. Yorkshire Cancer Research is a responsible and flexible employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. If we can make any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact us.
