Buying Administrator
| Posting date: | 06 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £17,000 p.a. |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 05 June 2026 |
| Location: | Bakewell, DE45 1PP |
| Company: | The Devonshire Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 106 |
Summary
Job Advert
We are looking for a highly organised Buying Administrator to support our retail buying team at Chatsworth Estate Trading Limited.
This role provides essential administrative and operational support to the buying team, to deliver product ranges to four shops
and our online store.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start or develop a career in retail buying, merchandising, or procurement.
This is a part time role, and the hours of work will be 24 hours per week, which can be spread over 3-5 days Monday to Friday.
You will be primarily based at Chatsworth House, Derbyshire, with an expectation of on-site working.
About you
You will have experience in an administrative role, with a willingness to learn and develop within retail buying. If your prior
experience was gained within a fast-paced retail or buying office environment, then that would be a bonus.
You must have a good understanding of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint and have strong organisational skills,
with the ability to prioritise and manage workloads from multiple stakeholders.
Further details of the role responsibilities and requirements can be found in the attached document.
In return
We offer a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance and several company benefits including an Estate Pass for free access to
Chatsworth for you and guests plus discounts at various shops, hotels and restaurants across the Devonshire Group. Further details
of the Devonshire Group benefits can be found here: Working at the Devonshire Group - The Devonshire Group
[https://devonshiregroup.co.uk/work-with-us/working-at-the-devonshire-group/]
Our core values include “Being Inclusive” and we particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority
Ethnic (BAME) candidates who are currently under-represented. We also welcome applicants from the LGBTQ+ community. Flexible ways
of working will always be considered.
We are looking for a highly organised Buying Administrator to support our retail buying team at Chatsworth Estate Trading Limited.
This role provides essential administrative and operational support to the buying team, to deliver product ranges to four shops
and our online store.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start or develop a career in retail buying, merchandising, or procurement.
This is a part time role, and the hours of work will be 24 hours per week, which can be spread over 3-5 days Monday to Friday.
You will be primarily based at Chatsworth House, Derbyshire, with an expectation of on-site working.
About you
You will have experience in an administrative role, with a willingness to learn and develop within retail buying. If your prior
experience was gained within a fast-paced retail or buying office environment, then that would be a bonus.
You must have a good understanding of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint and have strong organisational skills,
with the ability to prioritise and manage workloads from multiple stakeholders.
Further details of the role responsibilities and requirements can be found in the attached document.
In return
We offer a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance and several company benefits including an Estate Pass for free access to
Chatsworth for you and guests plus discounts at various shops, hotels and restaurants across the Devonshire Group. Further details
of the Devonshire Group benefits can be found here: Working at the Devonshire Group - The Devonshire Group
[https://devonshiregroup.co.uk/work-with-us/working-at-the-devonshire-group/]
Our core values include “Being Inclusive” and we particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority
Ethnic (BAME) candidates who are currently under-represented. We also welcome applicants from the LGBTQ+ community. Flexible ways
of working will always be considered.
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