Title: Retail Assistant

Department: Fundraising

Reports to: Shop Manager

Contract type: Fixed Term Contract –3 months

Hours: 4 days a week (28hrs p/w) 9.00am to 5pm.

Set Days: Monday, Tuesday, Friday & Saturday

Location: Irish Cancer Society Shop, Castle Street, Cork

Salary: €28,028 per annum FTE (Full time equivalent)

Pro Rata Salary: €22,422 for 4 day week

Please note – we may arrange interviews in advance of closing date

Who we are:

Every three minutes, someone in Ireland hears the words ‘You’ve got cancer’. At the Irish Cancer Society, we understand the physical, emotional and financial impact a cancer diagnosis brings. And we are determined to do everything we can to help.

As Ireland’s leading cancer charity, we work across every area of cancer – from prevention and early detection, through to end-of-life care. We make a positive impact for people affected by cancer every day: investing in life-saving and life-changing research; providing practical, financial and emotional supports; and driving improvements in public cancer services.

We are looking for a Retail Assistant to join our team.

Our shops are open Monday to Saturdays with no late evenings and closed on Public Holidays and over the Christmas break. We offer a pension and benefits package including paid sick and family leave amongst other benefits. See at below of job spec.

What you will do:

Assist in the operation of an Irish Cancer Society shop, in a manner, which reflects high street retail standards and maintains the professionalism and profile of the Society in all areas of operation. Provide support in other shops, covering annual leave and sick leave when the need arises. This will involve traveling between shops in the Leinster area.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

To support the shops in all areas of operation.
To maintain operational standards that are consistent with or exceed industry norms.
To ensure that any interaction with customers is carried out in a manner that is courteous and professional.
To maintain accurate records of all sales and payments and to ensure that agreed procedures regarding banking and cash-security are observed at all times.
To provide support for and work with shop volunteer team.
To maintain a safe environment for customers, volunteers and staff and where appropriate to immediately report to the Shop Manager/Area Manager any hazard that puts the safety of customers, volunteers or staff at risk.
To ensure that agreed stock management procedures are observed and that merchandising and window display opportunities are maximised at all times.
To act as a contact point for existing and potential service users, to promote the Society’s services and to support major fundraising initiatives.
To provide cover for the Assistant Manager/Managers holidays and to cover absence in other locations in the Greater Dublin area as required.

Who you are:

An excellent communicator
A committed team player
Self-motivated organiser and planner with the ability to inspire the highest operational standards amongst colleagues

The closing date for applications is Thursday 11th June 2026

WE DO NOT REQUIRE THE ASSISTANCE OF AGENCIES

The Irish Cancer Society is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees. We know that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

Some of our benefits:

23 days Annual Leave a year or Pro Rata equivalent, plus public holidays, Good Friday and Christmas Eve (if it falls on a working day)
Service Days - Additional days awarded to reflect long service with the Society.
Sick Pay Scheme (following Probationary period)
Defined Contribution Pension Scheme - new starters will join the pension from the date of commencement of employment with the Society. The current contribution rate ranges from a contribution of 3%, 5% or a maximum of 8% of basic salary.
Group membership for VHI and HSF (health plans)
Bus/Rail Ticket Scheme and Cycle to Work Scheme
Death In Service Benefit (from commencement of employment)
Paid Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity, Adoptive, Force Majeure and compassionate Leave)
Learning and Development Programmes
Educational Assistance (Study and Examination Leave)
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Optional Flu vaccine provided

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