Overview
Retail Buying Administrator – Brighton and Hove, BN1 9BL, England
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, professional excellence, and making a positive impact.
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. Plus, you will 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.
To find out more about this role, click here to read the 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.
Our values are essential to our success
Our values serve as guiding principles for how we connect with one another, our fans, partners and sponsors. As a club, we embody these values in everything we do:
? Treat People Well
⚪ Exceed Expectations
? Aim High. Never Give Up
⚪ Act with Integrity
? Make it Special
How we say thank you
In appreciation for your hard work and dedication, we are pleased to offer you a range of additional benefits, including but not limited to:
? 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 teamtalent@brightonandhovealbion.com
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.
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.
IMPORTANT: Before applying for this role, please make sure you have the right to work in the country where the role is based. Unless it clearly stipulates within in the job advert above that the hiring company is looking to or able to sponsor applicants it is deemed that the hiring employer will only consider applications from those able to comply with and work in the country where the role is based.
