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Retail Buying and Merchandising Assistant Jobs in London, England, United Kingdom at Royal Ballet and Opera
Title: Retail Buying and Merchandising Assistant
Company: Royal Ballet and Opera
Location: London, England, United Kingdom
Permanent; Full-time
Salary: £31,440.00 per annum
Location: Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
The Royal Ballet and Opera continues to lead the way in opera, ballet, music and dance both live on stage and through multiple digital platforms, from live streaming to worldwide cinema screenings. Our Covent Garden theatre has been at the heart of London and British cultural life for three centuries. We are home to two world-class Companies: The Royal Ballet and The Royal Opera.
The Royal Opera House describes the place we work, not who we are. The whole is always more than the sum of its parts – we may be a House, but three quarters of our audiences experience what we do outside this building. While our Covent Garden theatre is the nerve centre, the impact and influence of the organisation can be felt in every corner of the country, and around the world.
Thanks to the role played by our Audiences and Commercial division we continue to push boundaries and explore new ways to tell our stories, helping encourage people to attend live performances, watch screenings at the cinema or performances streamed online, or coming in to enjoy the shop, bars, and restaurants in our iconic Covent Garden building.
As part of our vision to expand our commercial opportunities, including product offerings within the store, the retail team have a new and exciting opportunity for a Buying and Merchandising Assistant to join us. Reporting directly into the Retail and Buying Manager (RBM), the Buying and Merchandising Assistant will be responsible for supporting across an array of administrative tasks.
Our Ideal Candidate Will Have
- Strong experience of working as a buying and merchandising assistant or administration role within a fast-paced retail environment.
- Knowledge of EPOS and inventory management systems – Shopify and Stocky or similar systems
- Creative flair, strong eye for design and attention to detail.
- Organised, methodical and able to prioritise workload.
- Accurate data input and handling.
- Team player who collaborates and communicates effectively at all levels.
Job Description
A full job description can be found here.
Closing date for applications: 11:59pm, 9th April 2026
To ensure a fair process, late applications will not be considered under any circumstances.
Applicants must have work authorisation for the UK. No agencies.
