Millions of bargain-hunters. Endless pre-loved items. One meaningful purpose.  

Retail driver (Birmingham) 

£23,488 - £26,654

Reports to: Transport Team Manager 

Department: ​Trading​ 

Contract: ​Permanent​ 

Hours: 37.5 hours a week

Location: Birmingham area

Closing date: 30 August 2024. ​This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications are received or once a suitable candidate is found​ 

Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.

​​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 a talented retail driver to join Cancer Research UK’s trading team. You’ll be acting as an ambassador for Cancer Research UK, increasing the profitability of the shops and superstores through the distribution of donated and new stock.  

In a lively, vibrant working environment, you’ll discover something new every day, whether it’s a new high street, 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? 

• Working with the team to identify opportunities to generate quality donated goods. 
• Ensuring effective stock flow by transferring goods between shop locations. 

• Supporting divisional and national stock movement in relation to stock generation campaigns. 
• Assisting new shop and superstore openings and re-fits by managing the movement and storage of stock and equipment.  
• Using your customer service skills to make sure our customers and supporters feel welcome and appreciated.     
• Supporting fundraising events including movement of stock and equipment.  

What skills are you looking for? 

• Considerable driving experience with the ability to drive safely and confidently, often in unfamiliar areas. 
• Manual handling experience with the ability to work in a physically demanding environment. 
• Comfort in completing paperwork correctly and managing your own workload in a busy environment.   
• A full driving licence and good driving record. 

• The ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people.  

This role involves travel across the region, the successful applicant must live within a reasonable distance from the region and have a full UK driving licence. A manual vehicle will be provided, and travel costs are covered via a fuel card in line with Cancer Research UK’s travel and expenses policy. 

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 [email protected].    

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