Have you got the merchandising ability and the desire to play a critical role raising funds for life saving research?
Do you want to make a big impact most successful charity retailers in the UK? You could be Merchandise Assistant we are looking for!
About the role
As our Merchandise Assistant you will support the Furniture & Electrical (F&E) Team helping manage our new goods product range’s life cycle all the way from initial planning all the way through to store distribution and trading.
In this role, you will produce and maintain purchase orders while analysing historical data to inform the buying strategy and prepare for review meetings. Formulate accurate proposals for new goods range planning and provide essential insights into store, supplier, and product performance to the wider team.
You will liaise with stakeholders both internally and externally, ensuring smooth communication and collaboration. Preparing weekly reports and analysis and ensure department objectives are met, whilst maintaining department files and documentation, responding to store queries as required.
About you
We are looking for someone who ideally has previous merchandising experience gained in a retail Head Office environment with strong commercial awareness or have experience as an experienced Admin Assistant/Merchandise Admin Assistant looking for the next step.
To succeed in the role you will be:
- Passionate about the retail sector
- Analytical and highly numerate
- IT proficient with strong systems and Microsoft Excel skills
- A team player with strong communication skills
- Highly organised and able to manage a range of tasks with competing deadlines
- Detail orientated
Belonging at BHF
We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. Embracing different perspectives and backgrounds strengthens our organisation and empowers us to make a real difference together.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. By funding research across six decades, we’ve helped keep millions of hearts beating and millions of families together. We’re investing in ground-breaking research that will get us closer than ever to a world where everyone has a healthier heart for longer.
To hear from our people, check out Belonging at BHF.
Working arrangements
This is a hybrid role, where your work will be split between your home and at least one day per week, on average, in our Northampton Office. This may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause.
This role is a fixed term contract until May 29th 2026.
Benefits
To find out more about the benefits available at the BHF please download our benefits document at the bottom of our advert page.
Need more help balancing your work and home life? Talk to us about what flexibility is available at the application or interview stage.
Interview process
This will be a two stage interview process, candidates will be invited to a one way video interview, with successful candidates from this stage being invited to an in-person interview at our Northampton office.
How to apply
Apply now by completing our short online application form. It's quick and easy, just have your CV and supporting statement ready. Select the apply button below and start your journey with us today.
As part of our commitment to be an inclusive employer and ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for this role, the BHF will use anonymous CV software as part of the application journey.
Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us.