<dt class="rm-fieldTitle">Description</dt><dd class="rm-fieldData"><p></p><h3 class=""><span class="">Part-Time Buying &amp; Merchandising Assistant<br class="">(Homewares &amp; Lifestyle) | 25.5hrs | Circa £25,000 </span></h3><p class=""><span class="">Support a Beautifully Independent Brand Doing Retail Differently</span><br class="">This is a brilliant opportunity for someone with a background in buying or merchandising who's looking for a flexible, fulfilling role.</p><p class="">We're working with a much-loved, independent homewares and lifestyle brand to help them find a part-time <span class="">Buying &amp; Merchandising Assistant</span>. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a warm, family-grown business that brings heart, originality, and purpose to everything they do.</p><p class="">With over 20 years of heritage and now 15 stores located in some of the most charming towns across the UK - alongside a thriving ecommerce presence. They curate unique, ethically sourced collections that spark joy and discovery, and they pride themselves on delivering meaningful service and experiences at every customer touchpoint.</p><p class=""><span class="">The Role:</span></p><ul class=""><li class="">Support the buying and merchandising team with day-to-day admin, supplier liaison, and sample tracking</li><li class="">Manage the critical path of booked styles with your product development team</li><li class="">Manage &amp; accurately update the full delivery schedule</li><li class="">Raise and manage all Purchase Orders </li><li class="">Ensure all detail within Purchase Orders are accurate at all times </li><li class="">Support with Monday Trade meetings by pulling reports for your merchandiser</li><li class="">Ability to analyse reports and data to build information &amp; actions for your team </li><li class="">Ability to feedback opinion and fact around sales and stock from reports to your merchandiser </li><li class="">Support with key trading periods i.e Black Friday &amp; Christmas promo's</li><li class="">Understand freight times, challenges and ability to book in stock with forwarder's and warehouses</li><li class="">Manage product uploads, descriptions, and data for ecommerce</li><li class="">Analyse product and category performance to help shape future buying decisions</li><li class="">Be a voice in a small, collaborative team where your ideas are welcome and your contribution is valued</li></ul><h3 class=""><span class="">We're Looking For:</span></h3><ul class=""><li class="">Previous experience in buying, merchandising, or product coordination (home, fashion or lifestyle retail ideal)</li><li class="">Confident using Excel </li><li class="">Well-organised, flexible, and happy to work independently at times</li><li class="">A genuine interest in beautiful, meaningful products - and the stories behind them</li><li class="">Someone who values warmth, originality, and excellent customer experiences</li></ul><h3 class=""><span class="">Why You'll Love This Role:</span></h3><ul class=""><li class="">A supportive, down-to-earth team with a strong sense of purpose</li><li class="">Opportunity to work closely with senior decision-makers and see the impact of your work</li><li class="">A company culture built on values - from sustainability to service</li><li class="">Staff discount and a product mix you'll be proud to stand behind</li></ul><p> </p><p>BBBH33896</p></dd>