Shop Assistant

Do you have a passion for supporting others and would like to make a difference to people affected by cancer?, As a retail assistant you will support the team in the day to day running and ongoing development of the shop to achieve income targets in line with agreed budgets, driving high standards and profitability. This will include serving customers, operating the till and displaying stock. Additionally, you will act as an ambassador of Big C promoting awareness and endorsing the aims and objectives of Big C.

As a regional cancer charity, Big C are dedicated to supporting anyone affected by cancer in Norfolk and neighbouring counties whilst working with key partners in research and healthcare to improve future outcomes.

There are an estimated 2.5 million people living with cancer in the UK. 1 in 2 people will get cancer in their lifetime. Big C seeks and implements new approaches and projects to make sure that no one is missing out on the opportunity to access our support.

Big C's work focuses on 6 key areas:
Support - for people affected by cancer
Research - into cancer
Equipment - provision for the region's main acute hospital trusts
Education - provision of interventional and presentational education programmes
Income Generation - raising vital funds to improve the lives of people living with cancer
People - Big C service users, their loved ones, Big C trustees, staff, volunteers and fundraisers

The working hours are 7 hours per week on a Saturday. Some flexibility to work during the week may be required from time to time.

The salary will be National Minimum Wage for age, ie £11.44 if 21 or over, £8.60 if 18-20 or £6.40 if under 18.

Please see the full job description and person specification for this role: JDPS Shop Assistant April 2024.pdf

Why choose Big C?
As an employer, Big C is passionately engaged in its commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and was awarded Gold Accreditation in the Best Employers Eastern Region 2023 for the 2nd time running. We are proud to be able to offer a supportive working environment with a focus on employee wellbeing and recognition of the importance of a good work/life balance.

Big C's Core Values are Respect, Empathy, Support, Trust and Honesty. These provide a benchmark for behaviour across the organisation. If you share these values, have the skills and experience, we would love to hear from you.

Subject to eligibility/scheme rules, benefits include:

• 5% employer pension contribution


• 33 days holiday per annum, inclusive of bank holidays (full time equivalent)


• Cycle to work scheme


• Company sick pay


• Life assurance


• Health cash plan and wellbeing resources


• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)


• Continued Professional Development (CPD) - Opportunities for training and development