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Events Assistants (Pop Up Shop) Southwest and Wales
£13.80 per hour + benefits
Reports to: Events supporter experience project manager
Department: Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement
Contract: x 3 casual contracts May to October 2024
Hours: Shift times will vary depending on the size and type of event you are covering. Events take place between May and October with shifts between 5-13 hours.
Location: South West and Wales (Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, Wiltshire, Hampshire, Gloucester, South Wales)
Close date: This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. If you require more time to apply as part of a reasonable adjustment, please contact as soon as possible.
Training date: Compulsory paid training taking place on Wednesday 10th and Thursday 11th of April 2024, in Yarnfield, with travel, accommodation and food included
Internally this role is known as Events Merchandise Officer
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
We're looking for friendly, passionate and customer service driven individuals to join Cancer Research UK's Event Delivery Team as Merchandise Officers. You'll be acting as the face of Cancer Research UK, giving the opportunity for participants to buy event merchandise on the day or night of ours event, including well-known events such as Race for Life and Shine Night Walk.
This could be a great opportunity for someone currently working in retail, or someone who strong customer service experience looking for exposure in the events world. You'll have the chance to use your creativity as you'll create your own pop up shop on the day and merchandise in the best way possible to attract more sales. This is a loan working role although you will always have support of the events team should you need it, but you will very much take ownership of the Pop Up Shop so it's a real chance to make the role your own.
In a lively, vibrant working environment, you'll discover something new every day, whether it's a new course, a new community 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.
" I thoroughly enjoyed my time working as a Merchandise Co-ordinator. The atmosphere at Race for Life, Pretty Muddy and Shine is electric! Spending your weekends raising money for Cancer Research UK, engaging with the participants and being part of a likeminded team is very special. This role provides you with a great opportunity to gain valuable event, retail, volunteer and fundraising experience. You never know where it could lead - I now work as an Area Event Manager for Cancer Research UK! "
April Davies
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What will I be doing?
Generating vital funds for Cancer Research UK through the sale of event merchandise amongst participants and their supporters.
Using your creativity to display event merchandise at your own pop-up shop, finding ways to maximise sales.
Contributing to the energy and feel of the event by engaging with participants and supporters
Providing excellent customer and supporter service.
Managing the merchandising activity across a number of events including the collection and return of all kit, stock and transport.
Stock Management - replenishing cycle
Undertaking event merchandising set up, installation and loading and unloading of equipment on to the event site.
Overseeing diverse team of volunteers.
What skills are you looking for?
A passion for events and generating funds for Cancer Research UK.
Adaptability to changing situations with the ability to work on your own initiative.
The ability to solve problems and respond to opportunities and challenges.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with a range of people.
Confidence to represent Cancer Research UK publicly.
Good organisation and prioritisation skills.
Understanding of what makes good customer service.
You are required to have a driving license with the confidence to learn to drive a long wheelbase van.
What else do I need to know?
It's physical! You will spend much of Event Day on your feet.
You must be over 21 to apply for this role due to the nature of it i.e van driving.
Willing to work unsociable hours. Shift patterns vary depending on the event. All events will require early mornings and long hours.
This is predominantly weekend work so it can fit around some jobs and studies.
Working in all weather conditions (cold, rain, wind and sunshine) as all events are held outdoors throughout the seasons.
You will be required to travel and stay away from home.
Eligible to work in the UK.
Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.
Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination
Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism
Human: Act to have a positive impact on people
Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively
We're looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.
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 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.
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