Retail Assistant

Title: Retail Assistant (Multiple shop cover)

Department: Fundraising

Reports to: Shop Manager

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full time (35hrs p/w) 9.30am to 5:30pm

Set Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday every week. Flexibility to cover annual leave days where required.

Salary: €28,028 per annum 

Locations:

Multiple shop cover – floating retail assistant

• Monday - Capel Street

• Tuesday - Kimmage

• Wednesday - Capel Street

• Thursday - off

• Friday - Kimmage

• Saturday - Capel Street

Flexible:

Applicant must be available to cover in the following shops:

• Camden Street

• Phibsboro

• Rathmines

• This is a permanent role so not suited to students looking for part time work

Who we are:

At the Irish Cancer Society, we have a vision that by 2025, 3 out of 4 Irish cancer patients will survive their diagnosis and everyone affected by the disease will have access to world-class treatment, care and support.

We are a community of survivors, families, patients, friends, nurses, doctors, scientists, professionals, supporters and volunteers.

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.

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 Tuesday 3rd February 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

• 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