Retail Assistant Buyer - Temporary (up to 9 months)

RNLI Careers; Poole; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading lifesaving charity in Poole is seeking a Retail Assistant Buyer for a temporary position. You will support the buying team by sourcing and developing product ranges, ensuring innovative and commercial products meet the strategy. The role offers a hybrid working model and a salary between £29,079 - £34,210 pro-rata. Ideal candidates should be passionate about retail and committed to delivering an engaging experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Retail Buyer with sourcing and development of product ranges.
• Introduce innovative and commercial products that meet the product strategy.

Job description

Retail Assistant Buyer - Temporary (up to 9 months)

Salary: £29,079 - £34,210 pro-rata (dependent on experience)

Contract type: Temporary : Fixed Term Contract or Secondment

Hours: Full Time

Location: Poole, Dorset, England

Location description: Hybrid

Interview date: w / c 8 December

Closing Date: 30-11-2025

Reference: 20716

About us

Our purpose is simple : to save lives at sea. 24 hours a day, every day, RNLI lifesavers are ready to launch to the rescue.

Our vision is to save every one. To help us raise vital income, were looking for a Retail Assistant Buyer to support the buying team with developing unique products and branded ranges for RNLI shops and online.

As the charity enters its third century of lifesaving, this is an exciting time to join a passionate team of retail professionals who are dedicated to delivering an engaging retail experience for RNLI customers and supporters.

About the role

As a Retail Assistant Buyer, you will support the team across the following areas :

• Assist the Retail Buyer with sourcing and development of product ranges, introducing innovative and commercial products that meet the product strategy
• Suppor...