Buying and Merchandising Administrator

Newcastle United; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports organization in Newcastle upon Tyne is looking for a Buying and Merchandising Administrator to support the Buying & Merchandising function. The role involves administrative tasks including data entry, maintaining product records, and coordinating product launches. Ideal candidates should have retail or merchandising experience, strong attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The organization offers competitive salary and great benefits, fostering an inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Employee bonus scheme

Life assurance

Free parking

Discount at Shearers Bar and Club Shop

Free GP appointments

Wellbeing resources

Pension contribution

Free lunch

Free tea and coffee

Salary sacrifice for tech and cycle to work schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative support within a retail or merchandising environment.
• Strong attention to detail and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative assistance across buying, merchandising, and stock management activities.
• Ensure accurate data entry and maintain product records.
• Assist in the coordination of product launches and promotional activities.

Skills

Administrative support

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Organizational abilities

Job description

Buying and Merchandising Administrator

Permanent

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Competitive Salary

Closing Date: 26 January 2026

We are the heartbeat of the city. Come and be a part of a long and proud history where we strive to be the best in everything we do, on and off the pitch. Bringing the people and communities together, join the Newcastle United Family, as we embark on the next steps of our exciting journey.

About the role

We’re looking for a Buying and Merchandising Administrator to join our team where you will support the Buying & Merchandising function by providing administrative assistance across buying, merchandising, and stock management activities. You will ensure accurate data entry, maintain product records, and assist in the coordination of product launches and promotional activities.

Your impact

You will have skills and experience in administrative support within a retail or merchandising environment, strong attention to detail, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and excellent communication and organizational abilities.

About the team

You will work for the Buying and Merchandising team, collaborating closely with buyers, merchandisers, and other departments to ensure smooth operations and timely execution of tasks.

Why choose us?

We’ve got a range of great benefits and rewards, from flexible ways of working, participation in our non-contractual employee bonus scheme, NUFC life assurance, free parking, discount at Shearers Bar and the Club Shop, Helping Hand – where you can access free GP appointments, Wellbeing Resources, Legal and Financial Support, pension contribution, free lunch and the best part, free tea and coffee. In addition, we run a salary sacrifice scheme which includes, tech, car, cycle to work and many more.

United As One

We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and believe in equal opportunities for all. We recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths. We work together to reflect the communities we serve and to maintain an inclusive environment in which everyone can be their authentic self and is enabled to achieve their full potential.

Safeguarding

We’re committed to being a place where everyone is safe, heard, valued and able to thrive so we place high value on the safeguarding and welfare of everyone we engage with.

How to apply

To access the full job description for this role please click here.

For further information on this role and about the club and our values please visit our careers page.

Please apply as soon as possible as this vacancy may close early should we receive a high volume of suitable candidates.

Recruitment Agencies – please note that we do not accept unsolicited / speculative candidate details or applications. Any candidates supplied, unless formally requested, will be taken as a direct / free candidate.