Are you passionate about Retail Buying? Do you enjoy uncovering the next big trend? Are you excited by the idea of using data to help decide our future bestsellers? At Barnardo’s, our New Goods team plays a key role in supporting our mission. We source, develop, and deliver new products to our retail stores and online shop—carefully selecting items that complement our preloved range. These products are sold across the UK, helping us raise essential funds for children, young people, and their families. Due to the nature of this role you will need to be available to volunteer on Monday mornings as this is when the team meeting is held.
- Tasks: Analyse sale performance to be used at the weekly trade meeting and reports
Using research to create competitor analysis packs
Creating our Top 10 Best Seller report
Preparing PO Request Forms which will include providing the team with all the relevant product details
Liaising with our suppliers
Updating relevant documents including critical paths and range plans
Taking meeting minutes and distributing these to attendees
Mostly remote working but may be asked to go on visits to stores
- Skills: Experience or interest in the buying process for retail
Experience or interest in sales analysis
Have a flare for creativity
Good proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
The ability to remain professional when working with confidential information
Enthusiaism to grow and work as part of the team
Happy to have a flexibility approach to volunteering and the ability to multitask
- Benefits: Experience of the new goods buying process
Full induction and training
Develop skills for your CV in Retail Buying
Have fun and meet new people
Out of pocket expenses agreed in advance
Access to Barnardo's internal job opportunities
Regular supervision and support
Volunteering in a face paced and diverse environment
Access to Barnardo's internal job opportunities
Make a difference to the lives of children, young people and their families
In-store 20% discount
Disclaimer: We look to recruit a diverse range of volunteers. If your skills don't fit the above, please do not let this put you off as we are able to be flexible with most of our roles. If you are unable to apply online through the link on this page, please visit your local store for a paper application form or contact the Barnardo's Volunteering Team on volunteering@barnardos.org.uk