Online Trading Manager - 10 month fixed term contract - London

Bamford Collection; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury lifestyle brand in Camden Town is seeking an Online Trading Manager for a 10-month contract. The role involves driving ecommerce growth, enhancing user experience, and managing a team. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in ecommerce management and a strong analytical mindset. This position offers a chance to lead digital strategies while reflecting the brand's commitment to quality and luxury.

Benefits

Discounts on products and services

Paid volunteering day

Subsidised private medical insurance

Pension scheme with up to 4.5% employer contribution

Life assurance cover

Mental health support

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in ecommerce management with team leadership.
• Strong commercial and analytical mindset; results-driven.
• Deep knowledge of ecommerce best practices and trends.

Responsibilities

• Drive online sales and growth through effective merchandising.
• Deliver against digital budgets and manage trade performance.
• Enhance site functionality and overall user experience.
• Partner with internal teams to optimize operations.
• Lead relationship with web agency for site updates.
• Maintain on-brand content and seamless online booking.
• Track and analyze ecommerce performance.
• Support and guide the ecommerce team.
• Stay current on ecommerce trends.

Skills

Ecommerce management

Analytical mindset

Project management

Collaboration

Tools

Magento

CMS tools

Analytics systems

Job description

We're seeking an experienced Online Trading Manager to join the Bamford Collection on a 10‑month fixed‑term contract. Reporting to the Group Director of Digital & E‑commerce and managing two direct reports, this role supports our five‑year growth plan where digital is a key driver. You'll oversee the Bamford eCommerce site, focusing on sales growth, profitability, and premium customer experience. You'll ensure our digital presence reflects the brand's values of quality and luxury across all touchpoints. This role will be based at our London office in South Kensington. 40 hours per week, 5 days in the office.

Responsibilities

• Online Sales & Growth – Drive revenue across UK and US sites through effective merchandising, pricing, promotions, and cross‑selling. Monitor KPIs and optimise site performance in collaboration with the SEO Manager.
• Planning & Budgeting – Deliver against digital budgets, manage trade performance, and balance revenue growth with profitability through cost and margin control.
• User Experience – Enhance site functionality, navigation, PDPs, checkout, and mobile experience. Collaborate with marketing, paid media, and CRM teams for a consistent, high‑quality digital journey.
• Ecommerce Operations – Partner with internal teams to optimise warehousing, stock, delivery, and returns, maintaining operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Platform Management – Lead the relationship with our external web agency, ensuring timely updates, maintenance, and continuous site improvements.
• Spa & Members' Club Sites – Maintain up‑to‑date, on‑brand content and seamless online booking journeys, reflecting our premium positioning.
• Analytics & Reporting – Track and analyse ecommerce performance, generate insights and reports, and benchmark against competitors to guide strategy.
• Team Leadership – Support and guide the ecommerce team, maintaining strong communication, KPI alignment, and collaboration across departments.
• Market Awareness – Stay current on ecommerce trends, competitor activity, and new technologies to drive innovation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' ecommerce management with team leadership experience.
• Strong commercial and analytical mindset; results‑driven.
• Deep knowledge of ecommerce best practices, platforms, and trends.
• Proficient in ecommerce systems, analytics, and CMS tools (Magento a plus).
• Excellent project management and organisational skills.
• Collaborative, solutions‑focused, and passionate about digital growth.

Culture & Values

What drives and inspires us is the belief that we have a responsibility not just to protect the world around us but to have a positive impact on it too.

The group encompasses an organic farm and retailer; a considered clothing label; botanical skincare, bath and body collections; wellness destinations around the world; and hospitality experiences that foster a sense of community and celebrate the healing power of escapism. We champion a slow and sustainable way of living, encouraging our customers to make choices that are greener for the planet as well as kinder to their bodies and minds. We are more than a group of businesses striving to make a difference.

Employee Benefits

• Discounts: We offer a range of discounts on our products, treatments, and dining experiences from day 1.
• Volunteering Days: Employees are offered one paid day per year to volunteer with a charity of their choice.
• Private Medical: We offer subsidised private medical insurance through Bupa.
• Pension Scheme: Pay up to 9% of your salary into your pension each month; we contribute up to 4.5%.
• Life Assurance: We offer life assurance cover, equivalent of up to a year of your annual salary.
• Mental Health Support: Our Employee Assistance Programme provides 24‑hour support, seven days a week.