Assistant Buyer

Cotswold Outdoor Group; Malmesbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading outdoor retail company in the UK seeks an Assistant Buyer (Outdoor Equipment) to shape product ranges that empower customers to adventure confidently. The role goes beyond numbers, requiring a passion for the outdoors and an understanding of trends. This position is based in Malmesbury, with a move to Swindon in 2026, offering an exciting opportunity to get involved from the start.

Qualifications

• Passion for outdoor activities and trends.
• Ability to understand customer needs and preferences.

Responsibilities

• Help shape product ranges for outdoor equipment.
• Anticipate trends and select the best products for customers.

Job description

About Us

At Cotswold Outdoor Group, the outdoors isnt just where we work, its who we are. Every day, our head office teams play a vital role in helping people get outside, explore more, and experience the world around them.

We’re looking for an Assistant Buyer (Outdoor Equipment) to join our journey. From tents and sleeping bags to waterbottles and camping stoves, you’ll help shape the ranges that empower our customers to adventure with confidence. This role goes beyond the numbers; it’s about understanding outdoor enthusiasts, anticipating trends, and bringing the best equipment to market.

We’re currently based in Kemble but will be moving to central Swindon in Spring 2026 – just a short walk from the train station and the new bus boulevard. It’s an exciting next step in our adventure, and a chance for you to be part of it from the very start.

We believe lives better when its lived outdoors. From hiking and wild swimming to simply stepping away from the screen, nature helps us feel alive.

At our head office, every role helps make those adventures possible. Whether its shaping our systems, supporting our teams or driving key initiatives, you’ll play a vital part in helping people get outside and explore more.

We’re part of the Cotswold Outdoor Group, including Runners Need and Snow + Rock, offering trusted brands, expert advic…