Overview
Role: Retail Buying Administrator
Hours: Full time. This role requires flexibility to work matchdays, evenings and weekends.
Location: American Express Stadium, Brighton and Churchill Square
Contract Type: Permanent
Deadline Day: 7th October 2025
About Brighton & Hove Albion FC
We compete at the highest levels of football on a global stage while embracing our Sussex community spirit. At the heart of everything we do is our commitment to high performance, skilled excellence, and making a positive impact.
Role and responsibilities
Our Retail Buying team is growing. This new role will support the Retail Buyer across all product categories. Your responsibilities will span from creating products on our stock systems and creating internal purchase orders, to overseeing sample and barcode approvals. You will help ensure our shelves are always well-stocked, flagging low inventory to the Retail Buyer. You will also have the chance to attend events and trade shows, ensuring we remain up to date with the latest market trends and helping to shape our future offerings.
How to apply
To find out more about this role, read the full job description.
About you
We are looking for someone with previous administration experience in a fast-paced environment. You will have a track record of building strong relationships with external partners and suppliers, and possess the ability to remain composed under pressure while meeting tight deadlines. Excellent communication skills are essential for this role.
Values
- Treat People Well
- Exceed Expectations
- Aim High. Never Give Up
- Act with Integrity
- Make it Special
Benefits
- Complimentary breakfast and lunch at both sites
- 23 days holiday rising with length of service (pro rata for part time staff)
- Rewards platform, which includes access to 900+ retailers, a wellbeing centre and more
- Enhanced family policies
- Access to a gym and padel court at our training ground
- Priority access to match tickets and access to free WSL tickets for 2025/26 season
- In-house training programme and CPD opportunities
- Exclusive discounts and benefits from our partners and local businesses
Our commitment to EDI
We take pride in being an equal opportunity workplace that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Our core values foster a strong ethical culture, enabling us to meet the needs of our diverse audience, both on and off the pitch. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage or civil partnership. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is part of everything we do. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.
Right to work
This position is UK-based and requires proof of the right to live and work in the UK. All job offers are conditional upon background checks, including a full 3-year reference history, DBS checks, and verification of your eligibility to work. Please note, we do not sponsor applicants without the right to work in the UK.
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📌 Retail Buying Administrator
🏢 Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club
📍 Brighton