Head of New Goods

Head of New Goods (19624)

Barnardo's have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, motivated Head of New Goods role (Retail)

The Head of New Goods is responsible for the management of Barnardo trading, buying and merchandising activities.

**Key details**:

- Permanent full time position (36.25 hours per week)
- Hybrid - Working from home or in our Barkingside Hub
- Salary £44,347 - £59,583 plus £312 office at home allowance per annum
- Closing date: 15th September 2024
- Graduate or a relevant discipline such as business, marketing, mathematics or management can be helpful
- Understanding of web design and web analytic software
- Digital marketing experience
- Experience in marketing and technology
- Ability to make decisions

**Some of the key responsibilities include, but are not limited to**:
You will be responsible for the development of the growing Trading Team this will be through effective coaching and regular meetings. You will also be leading the buying and merchandising team and resolve any issue to make sure deadlines are met. Annual audit is completed to the exacting standards that are required by our external auditors. Working with the Finance Strategic lead to introduce, manager, update new report and forecasting tools to efficiently allocate stock to the right place. Make sure the effective analysis of data so that the accurate buying decisions are made all allocation of stock going to stores and online is done correctly, efficiently and in a targeted manner. You will also need to use sales analysis to purchase a commercial range that is suitable specifically for Barnardo's online customer and build on successes.

Pay & Reward Framework
- We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values.  We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people._
- For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay._

**Benefits**:
The world of work has changed. We are understanding of what works best for our colleagues both current and future as we look to embrace this new way of working. Our hybrid working initiative is based on trust, flexibility and empowerment. We understand our workplace offer means different things to different people, and we encourage those conversations. This may mean working at one of our stores, services, working at home, at one of our Collaboration Hubs or any combination of these.
- Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements.
- 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing after 5 years service
- The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our HolidayPlus scheme
- A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options
- Service related sick pay from day 1
- Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution
- Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension
- Cycle2work scheme
- Interest free season ticket loans
- Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal
- 20% discount at Barnardo's stores
- Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc
- Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
- Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer

About Barnardo's

At Barnardo's we believe in children - no matter who they are, what they have done or what they have been through. Please read about our basis and values following the link below. You will be asked questions relating to them as part of the recruitment process for this role.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £44,347.00-£59,583.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ilford

Reference ID: 19624