505 Fashion jobs in the United Kingdom

Job Description

Location: UKMC

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience

Role Summary

We are seeking a committed and dynamic Lecturer to join the academic team for the BSc (Hons) Fashion Management and Strategy . This innovative degree emphasises values-based business management for the fashion and lifestyle industries, preparing students to become ethical, creative, and commercially aware leaders in a fast-changing global sector.

The Lecturer will contribute to teaching, curriculum delivery, assessment, and student support. The successful candidate will combine academic expertise with practical industry insight, bringing knowledge of sustainable business practices, strategic management, and the creative dimensions of fashion commerce. You will inspire students to critically engage with fashion management, strategy, and ethics, while equipping them with the professional and transferable skills required by employers.

Key Activities and Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging teaching across modules in fashion management, strategy, sustainability, and values-based business practices.
• Contribute to curriculum development, ensuring content reflects the latest industry and academic developments.
• Assess student work with fairness and rigour, providing high-quality, developmental feedback.
• Supervise and support students in their academic projects, placements, and dissertations.
• Engage in personal research, scholarship, or industry practice to enhance teaching and maintain subject currency.
• Participate in course quality assurance processes, including assessment moderation and annual monitoring.
• Support student recruitment, outreach, and progression, including contributions to Open Days and induction.
• Promote an inclusive, collaborative learning environment that supports diverse learners.

Requirements

Qualifications and Education

• Essential: Minimum of a Master’s degree or Honours degree (2:1 or above) in a relevant discipline (e.g. Fashion Management, Business Management, Marketing, Strategy, Supply Chain, or related field).
• Desirable: PhD in a relevant discipline.
• Essential: Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (or willingness to achieve within probation).
• Desirable: PGCert or equivalent teaching qualification (support will be provided if not already held).

Knowledge and Skills

• Subject expertise in one or more of the following areas:
• Fashion brand management and global market dynamics
• Strategic planning for creative industries
• Sustainability, ethics, and values-based business practices
• E-commerce, digital retail, and consumer engagement
• Supply chain management and logistics in fashion
• Fashion buying, merchandising, and product management
• Innovation and entrepreneurship in lifestyle industries
• Ability to translate academic theory into practical application for student learning.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate diverse student cohorts.
• Knowledge of inclusive teaching, assessment design, and effective feedback practice.
• Competence in digital learning technologies and innovative pedagogical approaches.
• Professional networks within the fashion and lifestyle industries.

Experience

• Experience of teaching in higher education or equivalent professional training.
• Evidence of research, scholarship, or professional practice in fashion management or related areas.
• Experience of supervising and supporting students at undergraduate level.
• Engagement with widening participation and diverse student communities.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to contribute to a new and distinctive course delivered in collaboration with partner university, one of the UK’s leading creative universities. You will be part of a team committed to shaping future leaders in the fashion and lifestyle industries, with a curriculum that balances creativity, financial success, and ethical responsibility.

Course Director: BSc (Hons) Fashion Management and Strategy Location: UKMC Contract: Full-time, permanent (subject to probation) Salary: Competitive Role Summary The Course Director will provide academic leadership for the BSc (Hons) Fashion Management and Strategy , a values-driven degree designed to prepare future leaders for the global fashion and lifestyle industries. This role involves overseeing the teaching, curriculum development, and delivery of the course, ensuring high-quality student learning experiences and strong graduate outcomes. The Course Director will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the course, related academic staff, and students, ensuring that the curriculum remains up to date, coherent, and aligned with the needs of the industry. The Course Director will lead and motivate a team of academics, drawing on a strong track record in teaching and supporting students across all levels. The post-holder will actively engage in scholarship and industry-related knowledge exchange, addressing contemporary changes in fashion business and strategy. The role also requires collaboration with colleagues across UKMC, Partner University, and industry partners to maintain the academic and professional standing of the programme. Key Activities and Responsibilities Management and Performance of the Course Take responsibility for the academic performance and quality of the BSc (Hons) Fashion Management and Strategy, responding to key metrics, external examiner feedback, and student evaluations. Lead course team meetings, course committees, and prepare for examination boards. Undertake day-to-day course management including lesson planning, teaching, curriculum development, and assessment design and administration. Ensure effective arrangements for recruitment, admissions, timetabling, induction, and ongoing student engagement, working closely with administrative and academic colleagues. Maintain strong professional links with the fashion and lifestyle industries, embedding contemporary practice, ethical leadership, and sustainability into the course. Manage the course across multiple delivery modes, including evenings and weekends, with appropriate support in place. Support the engagement, retention, and progression of students to ensure high levels of attainment and employability outcomes. Undertake personal professional development and ensure academic staff on the course receive appropriate training, mentoring, and support. Curriculum Development Contribute to the development, review, and innovation of the curriculum, ensuring alignment with industry trends, sustainability, and values-based management. Lead on course validation, accreditation, and monitoring activities. Support cross-disciplinary approaches to teaching, fostering collaboration with creative and business-focused courses. Teaching, Learning, and Assessment Manage the overall teaching and assessment programme on the course. Take lead responsibility for implementing the College’s teaching, learning, and assessment policies at course level. Enhance students’ learning experiences by integrating digital technologies, innovative pedagogy, and practice-based learning. Embed project-based learning and placement opportunities, ensuring students are equipped with both creative and financial management skills. Quality Assurance Produce annual course monitoring reports and contribute to quality assurance processes to drive continuous improvement. Promote and maintain high academic and professional standards in teaching, delivery, and assessment. Monitor student progress and achievement, ensuring records are maintained and actions are taken to address any gaps. Ensure compliance with expectations of the OfS, partner university regulations, and wider sector standards. Other Duties Undertake additional duties as assigned by the College that are consistent with the nature of the role. Requirements Qualifications and Education Essential: A relevant undergraduate and postgraduate qualification in fashion business, management, or a closely related discipline, or equivalent professional experience. Essential: Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (or willingness to achieve this during probation). Desirable: PhD or other higher research qualification. Desirable: Teaching qualification (PGCert or equivalent) – successful candidates without one will be supported to complete this in post. Knowledge and Skills Essential: Commitment to understanding and supporting the diverse experiences of students. Essential: Ability to motivate colleagues and work collaboratively with staff, students, and external partners. Essential: Ability to design, deliver, and assess at degree level, with an understanding of values-based approaches to management. Essential: Knowledge of assessment practice and feedback in higher education. Essential: Strong professional networks within the fashion or lifestyle industries. Essential: Excellent organisational, workload management, and communication skills. Essential: Competence with IT and digital learning technologies. Essential: Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Desirable: Recognised authority in fashion management, strategy, or ethical business practices. Desirable: Ability to develop and mentor academic colleagues to achieve shared goals. Experience Experience of teaching and assessment in higher education, preferably with widening participation students. Experience of course leadership and managing academic teams, curriculum, and quality assurance processes. Experience of teaching and/or professional practice in fashion business, management, or strategy. Evidence of research, knowledge exchange, or industry practice relevant to fashion management and strategy, with an emphasis on ethics and sustainability. Experience of effective resource and time management. Experience of resolving complex or confidential matters in line with institutional policy. Experience of contributing to long-term planning and course development.

Course Director: BSc (Hons) Fashion Management and Strategy 

Location: UKMC  

Contract: Full-time, permanent (subject to probation)   

Salary: Competitive 

Role Summary  

The Course Director will provide academic leadership for the BSc (Hons) Fashion Management and Strategy , a values-driven degree designed to prepare future leaders for the global fashion and lifestyle industries. This role involves overseeing the teaching, curriculum development, and delivery of the course, ensuring high-quality student learning experiences and strong graduate outcomes. The Course Director will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the course, related academic staff, and students, ensuring that the curriculum remains up to date, coherent, and aligned with the needs of the industry. 

The Course Director will lead and motivate a team of academics, drawing on a strong track record in teaching and supporting students across all levels. The post-holder will actively engage in scholarship and industry-related knowledge exchange, addressing contemporary changes in fashion business and strategy. The role also requires collaboration with colleagues across UKMC, Partner University, and industry partners to maintain the academic and professional standing of the programme. 

Key Activities and Responsibilities  

Management and Performance of the Course  

• Take responsibility for the academic performance and quality of the BSc (Hons) Fashion Management and Strategy, responding to key metrics, external examiner feedback, and student evaluations. 
• Lead course team meetings, course committees, and prepare for examination boards. 
• Undertake day-to-day course management including lesson planning, teaching, curriculum development, and assessment design and administration. 
• Ensure effective arrangements for recruitment, admissions, timetabling, induction, and ongoing student engagement, working closely with administrative and academic colleagues. 
• Maintain strong professional links with the fashion and lifestyle industries, embedding contemporary practice, ethical leadership, and sustainability into the course. 
• Manage the course across multiple delivery modes, including evenings and weekends, with appropriate support in place. 
• Support the engagement, retention, and progression of students to ensure high levels of attainment and employability outcomes. 
• Undertake personal professional development and ensure academic staff on the course receive appropriate training, mentoring, and support. 

Curriculum Development  

• Contribute to the development, review, and innovation of the curriculum, ensuring alignment with industry trends, sustainability, and values-based management. 
• Lead on course validation, accreditation, and monitoring activities. 
• Support cross-disciplinary approaches to teaching, fostering collaboration with creative and business-focused courses. 

Teaching, Learning, and Assessment  

• Manage the overall teaching and assessment programme on the course. 
• Take lead responsibility for implementing the College’s teaching, learning, and assessment policies at course level. 
• Enhance students’ learning experiences by integrating digital technologies, innovative pedagogy, and practice-based learning. 
• Embed project-based learning and placement opportunities, ensuring students are equipped with both creative and financial management skills. 

Quality Assurance  

• Produce annual course monitoring reports and contribute to quality assurance processes to drive continuous improvement. 
• Promote and maintain high academic and professional standards in teaching, delivery, and assessment. 
• Monitor student progress and achievement, ensuring records are maintained and actions are taken to address any gaps. 
• Ensure compliance with expectations of the OfS, partner university regulations, and wider sector standards. 

Other Duties  

• Undertake additional duties as assigned by the College that are consistent with the nature of the role. 

Requirements  

Qualifications and Education  

• Essential: A relevant undergraduate and postgraduate qualification in fashion business, management, or a closely related discipline, or equivalent professional experience. 
• Essential: Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (or willingness to achieve this during probation). 
• Desirable: PhD or other higher research qualification. 
• Desirable: Teaching qualification (PGCert or equivalent) – successful candidates without one will be supported to complete this in post. 

Knowledge and Skills  

• Essential: Commitment to understanding and supporting the diverse experiences of students. 
• Essential: Ability to motivate colleagues and work collaboratively with staff, students, and external partners. 
• Essential: Ability to design, deliver, and assess at degree level, with an understanding of values-based approaches to management. 
• Essential: Knowledge of assessment practice and feedback in higher education. 
• Essential: Strong professional networks within the fashion or lifestyle industries. 
• Essential: Excellent organisational, workload management, and communication skills. 
• Essential: Competence with IT and digital learning technologies. 
• Essential: Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. 
• Desirable: Recognised authority in fashion management, strategy, or ethical business practices. 
• Desirable: Ability to develop and mentor academic colleagues to achieve shared goals. 

Experience  

• Experience of teaching and assessment in higher education, preferably with widening participation students. 
• Experience of course leadership and managing academic teams, curriculum, and quality assurance processes. 
• Experience of teaching and/or professional practice in fashion business, management, or strategy. 
• Evidence of research, knowledge exchange, or industry practice relevant to fashion management and strategy, with an emphasis on ethics and sustainability. 
• Experience of effective resource and time management. 
• Experience of resolving complex or confidential matters in line with institutional policy. 
• Experience of contributing to long-term planning and course development. 

Job Description

Course Director: BSc (Hons) Fashion Management and Strategy 

Location: UKMC  

Contract: Full-time, permanent (subject to probation)   

Salary: Competitive 

Role Summary  

The Course Director will provide academic leadership for the BSc (Hons) Fashion Management and Strategy , a values-driven degree designed to prepare future leaders for the global fashion and lifestyle industries. This role involves overseeing the teaching, curriculum development, and delivery of the course, ensuring high-quality student learning experiences and strong graduate outcomes. The Course Director will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the course, related academic staff, and students, ensuring that the curriculum remains up to date, coherent, and aligned with the needs of the industry. 

The Course Director will lead and motivate a team of academics, drawing on a strong track record in teaching and supporting students across all levels. The post-holder will actively engage in scholarship and industry-related knowledge exchange, addressing contemporary changes in fashion business and strategy. The role also requires collaboration with colleagues across UKMC, Partner University, and industry partners to maintain the academic and professional standing of the programme. 

Key Activities and Responsibilities  

Management and Performance of the Course  

• Take responsibility for the academic performance and quality of the BSc (Hons) Fashion Management and Strategy, responding to key metrics, external examiner feedback, and student evaluations. 
• Lead course team meetings, course committees, and prepare for examination boards. 
• Undertake day-to-day course management including lesson planning, teaching, curriculum development, and assessment design and administration. 
• Ensure effective arrangements for recruitment, admissions, timetabling, induction, and ongoing student engagement, working closely with administrative and academic colleagues. 
• Maintain strong professional links with the fashion and lifestyle industries, embedding contemporary practice, ethical leadership, and sustainability into the course. 
• Manage the course across multiple delivery modes, including evenings and weekends, with appropriate support in place. 
• Support the engagement, retention, and progression of students to ensure high levels of attainment and employability outcomes. 
• Undertake personal professional development and ensure academic staff on the course receive appropriate training, mentoring, and support. 

Curriculum Development  

• Contribute to the development, review, and innovation of the curriculum, ensuring alignment with industry trends, sustainability, and values-based management. 
• Lead on course validation, accreditation, and monitoring activities. 
• Support cross-disciplinary approaches to teaching, fostering collaboration with creative and business-focused courses. 

Teaching, Learning, and Assessment  

• Manage the overall teaching and assessment programme on the course. 
• Take lead responsibility for implementing the College’s teaching, learning, and assessment policies at course level. 
• Enhance students’ learning experiences by integrating digital technologies, innovative pedagogy, and practice-based learning. 
• Embed project-based learning and placement opportunities, ensuring students are equipped with both creative and financial management skills. 

Quality Assurance  

• Produce annual course monitoring reports and contribute to quality assurance processes to drive continuous improvement. 
• Promote and maintain high academic and professional standards in teaching, delivery, and assessment. 
• Monitor student progress and achievement, ensuring records are maintained and actions are taken to address any gaps. 
• Ensure compliance with expectations of the OfS, partner university regulations, and wider sector standards. 

Other Duties  

• Undertake additional duties as assigned by the College that are consistent with the nature of the role. 

Requirements  

Qualifications and Education  

• Essential: A relevant undergraduate and postgraduate qualification in fashion business, management, or a closely related discipline, or equivalent professional experience. 
• Essential: Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (or willingness to achieve this during probation). 
• Desirable: PhD or other higher research qualification. 
• Desirable: Teaching qualification (PGCert or equivalent) – successful candidates without one will be supported to complete this in post. 

Knowledge and Skills  

• Essential: Commitment to understanding and supporting the diverse experiences of students. 
• Essential: Ability to motivate colleagues and work collaboratively with staff, students, and external partners. 
• Essential: Ability to design, deliver, and assess at degree level, with an understanding of values-based approaches to management. 
• Essential: Knowledge of assessment practice and feedback in higher education. 
• Essential: Strong professional networks within the fashion or lifestyle industries. 
• Essential: Excellent organisational, workload management, and communication skills. 
• Essential: Competence with IT and digital learning technologies. 
• Essential: Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. 
• Desirable: Recognised authority in fashion management, strategy, or ethical business practices. 
• Desirable: Ability to develop and mentor academic colleagues to achieve shared goals. 

Experience  

• Experience of teaching and assessment in higher education, preferably with widening participation students. 
• Experience of course leadership and managing academic teams, curriculum, and quality assurance processes. 
• Experience of teaching and/or professional practice in fashion business, management, or strategy. 
• Evidence of research, knowledge exchange, or industry practice relevant to fashion management and strategy, with an emphasis on ethics and sustainability. 
• Experience of effective resource and time management. 
• Experience of resolving complex or confidential matters in line with institutional policy. 
• Experience of contributing to long-term planning and course development. 

Public Desire x Kaiia The Label is based in Manchester UK.
We are looking for an experienced and talented multi product Womenswear Designer to join our team at our Manchester HQ. Working closely with the buying, merchandising, and marketing team you will be required to contribute towards a high-quality product range with the use of trend forecasting, social media awareness, customer profiling with strong commercial design capabilities. You will be working in an exciting, fast paced environment delivering trend led ranges to tight deadlines according to a critical path, so good time keeping skills are essential.

You will be:
Sourcing and selecting fabrics, trims, fastenings, embellishments, fabric and print techniques
Collaborating closely with the Design Manager and Head of Buying to deliver monthly drops.
Working across our Kaiia jersey ranges as well as our woven based multi-product trends for Wholesale Partners.
Analysing sales and maximising best sellers to drive company profit.
Developing commercially viable ranges alongside the buying team to deliver high quality product to our customer base at a competitive price point.
Liaising closely with our extensive supplier base to ensure our product is developed to the highest quality standard and detail within a time frame according to the critical path
Taking ideas from initial concept through to CAD stage and creating highly detailed tech packs to send to production ensuring premium quality first samples from our suppliers.
Fitting products weekly with our Garment Technician to ensure a high fitting standard across our ranges.

Attending photoshoots where required to help with styling and capturing ecomm imagery.
Range building to create cohesive, commercial product collections with the Design Manager and Head of Buying.
Showing initiative by expanding on our existing offering through designing into new product categories.

Requirements:
An understanding of Kaiia the label’s brand identity, vision and customer base
Experience of 3+ years in womenswear / fashion design ideally across multi product categories
Degree in a fashion-related field
Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
Experience designing graphics and branding
A comprehensive understanding of fabrics and techniques
Highly organised
A creative thinker and problem solver
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to seek out and reinterpret emerging trends
Ability to work under pressure with quick turnarounds and tight deadlines
A great knowledge of fashion-forward celebrities and influencers
A positive attitude and a passionate team player
Flexible and adaptable
Enjoys a challenge
Has excellent visual communication skills

Full-time: Flexi time available
Salary: £DOE

Job Description

Public Desire x Kaiia The Label is based in Manchester UK.
We are looking for an experienced and talented multi product Womenswear Designer to join our team at our Manchester HQ. Working closely with the buying, merchandising, and marketing team you will be required to contribute towards a high-quality product range with the use of trend forecasting, social media awareness, customer profiling with strong commercial design capabilities. You will be working in an exciting, fast paced environment delivering trend led ranges to tight deadlines according to a critical path, so good time keeping skills are essential.

You will be:
Sourcing and selecting fabrics, trims, fastenings, embellishments, fabric and print techniques
Collaborating closely with the Design Manager and Head of Buying to deliver monthly drops.
Working across our Kaiia jersey ranges as well as our woven based multi-product trends for Wholesale Partners.
Analysing sales and maximising best sellers to drive company profit.
Developing commercially viable ranges alongside the buying team to deliver high quality product to our customer base at a competitive price point.
Liaising closely with our extensive supplier base to ensure our product is developed to the highest quality standard and detail within a time frame according to the critical path
Taking ideas from initial concept through to CAD stage and creating highly detailed tech packs to send to production ensuring premium quality first samples from our suppliers.
Fitting products weekly with our Garment Technician to ensure a high fitting standard across our ranges.

Attending photoshoots where required to help with styling and capturing ecomm imagery.
Range building to create cohesive, commercial product collections with the Design Manager and Head of Buying.
Showing initiative by expanding on our existing offering through designing into new product categories.

Requirements:
An understanding of Kaiia the label’s brand identity, vision and customer base
Experience of 3+ years in womenswear / fashion design ideally across multi product categories
Degree in a fashion-related field
Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
Experience designing graphics and branding
A comprehensive understanding of fabrics and techniques
Highly organised
A creative thinker and problem solver
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to seek out and reinterpret emerging trends
Ability to work under pressure with quick turnarounds and tight deadlines
A great knowledge of fashion-forward celebrities and influencers
A positive attitude and a passionate team player
Flexible and adaptable
Enjoys a challenge
Has excellent visual communication skills

Full-time: Flexi time available
Salary: £DOE

We are currently looking to recruit an ambitious, driven and highly motivated Fashion Retail Buyer to play their part in driving our business to the next level. If you are passionate about the brand looking for a new challenge and keen to further your career in an exciting, fast paced Head Office Retail environment then Peacocks is the brand for you. We love our customers and we love local shopping! Whether she’s a busy Mum looking for budget friendly fashion, a guy looking for the ultimate BBQ shirt or a fashion lover looking for the latest trends, we aim to offer our customer wearable style for all the family on their local High Street. You will be based at our modern purpose built Head Office in the vibrant city centre of Cardiff. Cardiff is an accessible city with strong transport links, and London is only 2 hours away by train. What’s in Cardiff? If you are considering relocation, Cardiff should top your list! A vibrant city and the hub of South Wales, Cardiff has it all – from arts and culture, sports, shopping and the great outdoors. Cardiff is blessed with an abundance of green spaces and we have sandy beaches and breath taking National Parks on our doorstep. Just 30 miles from Cardiff is Bannau Brycheiniog Nation Park offering spectacular scenery. We also have the sandy beaches of Barry Island, Ogmore-by-Sea and Trecco Bay – perfect for a summers day! Cardiff offers and exciting social scene, with numerous choices of places to eat from bistros, to award winning restaurants, and pubs and clubs where you can enjoy your style of music, whatever your taste. There’s Arts, Music and Drama venues staging famous plays, ballets and Operas – as well as iconic sporting venues regularly hosting high profile sporting events. Whatever you are looking for, you will find it here in South Wales! The role As a Buyer you will be assist in developing, sourcing and delivering an on- trend and commercially focused range, whilst driving profit and enhancing the Peacock’s brand position. You'll be part of our close-knit Head Office team, making sure our ranges are commercially developed and delivered in line with our brand vision and strategy. Responsibilities/ Objectives: Plans and builds a commercially balanced range, whilst achieving margin targets as set by company; Drives regular departmental product reviews, ensuring coordination across departments in terms of trends, looks and colour palettes Operates an effective and timely product sign off process, in line with the critical path and planning cycle; Take ownership of the critical path and deadlines are met with any issues being raised and action plans communicated and implemented. Review and analyses sales data, identifying top performing product/lines, ensuring data driven decisions are made for future lines/intakes and recommendations for improvement made and presented. Source, select and negotiate with suppliers to obtain optimum product, prices and terms of contract. Utilizing supplier’s expertise to improve range and knowledge Lead meetings at Director/Head of level ensuring key information is communicated and any actions are completed within the set timescales. Collaborating with other departments within the company to ensure the successful launch of new product lines/seasonal collections and other company initiatives. Works collaboratively with the merchandising team to monitor and control trade, in order to ensure stock turn, margin targets and profit levels are achieved; Skills and Experience: Experience within a Fashion Retail Buying role with a commercial mindset. Deep understanding of fabrics, garment construction and the whole buying process with a strong eye for print/pattern A passion for trends who excels in driving newness in a fast paced environment Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to build strong relationships with suppliers Strong communication and interpersonal skills, building and maintaining effective relationships with both internal and external teams. Proven track record of developing and trading highly commercial fashion ranges that exceed sales/ profit targets

We are currently looking to recruit an ambitious, driven and highly motivated Fashion Retail Buyer to play their part in driving our business to the next level. If you are passionate about the brand looking for a new challenge and keen to further your career in an exciting, fast paced Head Office Retail environment then Peacocks is the brand for you. We love our customers and we love local shopping! Whether she’s a busy Mum looking for budget friendly fashion, a guy looking for the ultimate BBQ shirt or a fashion lover looking for the latest trends, we aim to offer our customer wearable style for all the family on their local High Street. You will be based at our modern purpose built Head Office in the vibrant city centre of Cardiff. Cardiff is an accessible city with strong transport links, and London is only 2 hours away by train. What’s in Cardiff? If you are considering relocation, Cardiff should top your list! A vibrant city and the hub of South Wales, Cardiff has it all – from arts and culture, sports, shopping and the great outdoors. Cardiff is blessed with an abundance of green spaces and we have sandy beaches and breath taking National Parks on our doorstep. Just 30 miles from Cardiff is Bannau Brycheiniog Nation Park offering spectacular scenery. We also have the sandy beaches of Barry Island, Ogmore-by-Sea and Trecco Bay – perfect for a summers day! Cardiff offers and exciting social scene, with numerous choices of places to eat from bistros, to award winning restaurants, and pubs and clubs where you can enjoy your style of music, whatever your taste. There’s Arts, Music and Drama venues staging famous plays, ballets and Operas – as well as iconic sporting venues regularly hosting high profile sporting events. Whatever you are looking for, you will find it here in South Wales! The role As a Buyer you will be assist in developing, sourcing and delivering an on- trend and commercially focused range, whilst driving profit and enhancing the Peacock’s brand position. You'll be part of our close-knit Head Office team, making sure our ranges are commercially developed and delivered in line with our brand vision and strategy. Responsibilities/ Objectives: Plans and builds a commercially balanced range, whilst achieving margin targets as set by company; Drives regular departmental product reviews, ensuring coordination across departments in terms of trends, looks and colour palettes Operates an effective and timely product sign off process, in line with the critical path and planning cycle; Take ownership of the critical path and deadlines are met with any issues being raised and action plans communicated and implemented. Review and analyses sales data, identifying top performing product/lines, ensuring data driven decisions are made for future lines/intakes and recommendations for improvement made and presented. Source, select and negotiate with suppliers to obtain optimum product, prices and terms of contract. Utilizing supplier’s expertise to improve range and knowledge Lead meetings at Director/Head of level ensuring key information is communicated and any actions are completed within the set timescales. Collaborating with other departments within the company to ensure the successful launch of new product lines/seasonal collections and other company initiatives. Works collaboratively with the merchandising team to monitor and control trade, in order to ensure stock turn, margin targets and profit levels are achieved; Skills and Experience: Experience within a Fashion Retail Buying role with a commercial mindset. Deep understanding of fabrics, garment construction and the whole buying process with a strong eye for print/pattern A passion for trends who excels in driving newness in a fast paced environment Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to build strong relationships with suppliers Strong communication and interpersonal skills, building and maintaining effective relationships with both internal and external teams. Proven track record of developing and trading highly commercial fashion ranges that exceed sales/ profit targets

We are currently looking to recruit an ambitious, driven and highly motivated Fashion Retail Buyer to play their part in driving our business to the next level.

If you are passionate about the brand looking for a new challenge and keen to further your career in an exciting, fast paced Head Office Retail environment then Peacocks is the brand for you.

We love our customers and we love local shopping!

Whether she’s a busy Mum looking for budget friendly fashion, a guy looking for the ultimate BBQ shirt or a fashion lover looking for the latest trends, we aim to offer our customer wearable style for all the family on their local High Street.

You will be based at our modern purpose built Head Office in the vibrant city centre of Cardiff. Cardiff is an accessible city with strong transport links, and London is only 2 hours away by train.

What’s in Cardiff?

• If you are considering relocation, Cardiff should top your list! A vibrant city and the hub of South Wales, Cardiff has it all – from arts and culture, sports, shopping and the great outdoors.
• Cardiff is blessed with an abundance of green spaces and we have sandy beaches and breath taking National Parks on our doorstep. Just 30 miles from Cardiff is Bannau Brycheiniog Nation Park offering spectacular scenery. We also have the sandy beaches of Barry Island, Ogmore-by-Sea and Trecco Bay – perfect for a summers day!
• Cardiff offers and exciting social scene, with numerous choices of places to eat from bistros, to award winning restaurants, and pubs and clubs where you can enjoy your style of music, whatever your taste.
• There’s Arts, Music and Drama venues staging famous plays, ballets and Operas – as well as iconic sporting venues regularly hosting high profile sporting events.

Whatever you are looking for, you will find it here in South Wales!

The role

As a Buyer you will be assist in developing, sourcing and delivering an on- trend and commercially focused range, whilst driving profit and enhancing the Peacock’s brand position. You'll be part of our close-knit Head Office team, making sure our ranges are commercially developed and delivered in line with our brand vision and strategy.

Responsibilities/ Objectives:

• Plans and builds a commercially balanced range, whilst achieving margin targets as set by company;
• Drives regular departmental product reviews, ensuring coordination across departments in terms of trends, looks and colour palettes
• Operates an effective and timely product sign off process, in line with the critical path and planning cycle;
• Take ownership of the critical path and deadlines are met with any issues being raised and action plans communicated and implemented.
• Review and analyses sales data, identifying top performing product/lines, ensuring data driven decisions are made for future lines/intakes and recommendations for improvement made and presented.
• Source, select and negotiate with suppliers to obtain optimum product, prices and terms of contract. Utilizing supplier’s expertise to improve range and knowledge
• Lead meetings at Director/Head of level ensuring key information is communicated and any actions are completed within the set timescales.
• Collaborating with other departments within the company to ensure the successful launch of new product lines/seasonal collections and other company initiatives.
• Works collaboratively with the merchandising team to monitor and control trade, in order to ensure stock turn, margin targets and profit levels are achieved;

Skills and Experience:

• Experience within a Fashion Retail Buying role with a commercial mindset.
• Deep understanding of fabrics, garment construction and the whole buying process with a strong eye for print/pattern
• A passion for trends who excels in driving newness in a fast paced environment
• Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to build strong relationships with suppliers
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, building and maintaining effective relationships with both internal and external teams.
• Proven track record of developing and trading highly commercial fashion ranges that exceed sales/ profit targets