Hundreds of inspiring events. Millions of pounds raised. One clear purpose.
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.
Apply nowEvents merchandise officers act as an ambassador for Cancer Research UK, supporting the merchandising and fund-generation for our events season including well-known events such as Race for Life and Shine Night Walk.
They manage our merchandise activity across our events gaining skills and experience in communication, reporting, sales, stock management, health & safety and volunteer management and administration. All whilst providing a fantastic supporter experience on the event day.
Events merchandise officers are an integral part of a dedicated events team of experts in their field. They have great fun, develop, and deliver inspiring events which bring together communities, survivors and those who have been touched by cancer.
Our events season takes place between May and October each year.
Events Merchandise Officers work approximately between 6 – 9 events across end of April/May to October. The events are allocated around your availability, which we ask you to confirm before you start with us. Whilst most of our events are on weekends, we do work the occasional weekday event.
Applications open in January for a May start.
We’re looking for applicants with a passion for events and a readiness to generate funds for Cancer Research UK.
You must be age 21 or over, hold a full and clean driving licence, and be willing to drive a van long distance.
The role mostly takes place on weekends and our shifts cover some night-time events making it easy to fit around some jobs and/or studies.
Whilst we don’t expect you to be able to run a marathon, there is some physical activity required in this role which requires a reasonable level of fitness and we work outside in all weather conditions.
Our events merchandise officers work on a casual contract and are paid £13.80 per hour.
When you take on a casual role within the event delivery team, you become a valued member of the national team. At the end of the event season, you'll have the chance to discuss the plans for next years event season with your manager. We have also had many people go on to become permanent members of staff with us. We recognise talent within these roles and offer support and development both within the event merchandise officer role and your onward career.
Complete an online application form. Fill out your details, answer a number of role related questions and upload your CV. Please note that in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, our application process is anonymised, meaning we will not be able to view your CV until later. So please fill out all required fields even if the information is provided in your CV.Our teams work across different geographical regions across the UK. You’ll need to live within the divisional boundary you are applying to.
Successful applicants will be invited to attend an interview. Interviews will be held in each division. A panel of representatives from the division you are applying to will ask competency-based questions relating to the role.
We will get in touch to make successful applicants an offer. We will arrange the induction for you and other seasonal event assistants, a diverse and talented cohort, launching their careers in the charity.
As part of your induction into the role, there are two days of compulsory training at Yarnfield training centre in Stafford. This will be paid training and all food, accommodation and travel will also be paid for.
Beating cancer means beating it for everyone. Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do.
This will help us make faster progress: it is well known that more diverse organisations perform better, and we will enable our community of cancer researchers to thrive.
We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented, and believe that a diverse workforce will help us to beat cancer sooner.
We want to see every candidate performing at their best throughout the job application process, interview process and whilst at work. We therefore ask you to inform us of any questions or concerns you have about how we can support you with a disability or health condition or any adjustments you might need to enable this to happen.
Together we will beat cancer.
