Applications from redeployees are assessed against the minimum criteria for the role. In your application, please provide details of how you meet the minimum criteria below: Understanding of the UK retail market, including trends Communication skills, being able to talk with colleagues across the business and email suppliers Attention to detail, with accuracy to ensure product details are correct Organisational skills, the ability to prioritise daily, weekly and ad-hoc tasks to manage your work Additional criteria for all other applicants: Strong team-working skills with the ability to collaborate, support colleagues and contribute to a positive team environment Buying Administration AssistantWe're bigger than you think, we're more complicated than we appear and we're larger scale than you'd imagine. We've got passionate people in our teams, and we've got so much more we want to achieve. We're for everyone, for ever and we really mean that.This role reports into the Buyer, working closely to support various product areas and deliver the retail strategy.Your contractual location will be our head office in Swindon and there will be an expectation for you to attend the office. However, there is flexibility on where you are based at other times. You will be required to work at a National Trust location for 40-60% of your working week. This will be discussed in more detail at interview. We're currently working in the Swindon office 2 days per week, Wednesday and Thursday, but this needs to be flexible depending on business needs.You’ll provide an efficient, enthusiastic, and flexible support service to the Retail Buying team. Your role will primarily involve providing administrative support for the team, using your organisational skills. You’ll also roll up your sleeves and get involved in helping the team with lots of different projects. You’ll manage the administration of the product life cycle effectively to ensure products meet approved standards and are processed promptly. All of which is essential in helping the team create beautiful retail lines, creating income streams that support the care of our special places and spaces.You’ll be creative in your approach to tasks and love products as much as we do. You'll be part of a supportive team who take great pride in the retail service they provide.The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary• Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)• Rental deposit loan scheme• Season ticket loan• EV car lease scheme • Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts• Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.• Flexible working whenever possible• Employee assistance programme• Free parking at most Trust places Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you. Closing Date: 18 January 2026To apply for this vacancy simply click the 'apply' button in the top right hand side of the page.If you need any help with your application, i.e. due to technical difficulties, please call us on 0370 240 0274 or email us at recruitmentenquiries@nationaltrust.org.ukIf you require an adjustment to the application process, for example due to disability or medical condition, please call us on 0370 240 0274 or email us at adjustments@nationaltrustjobs.org.uk and we'll support you as best as we can. For examples of how, please see our supporting you page.Equal Opportunities Statement The National Trust celebrates diversity and is committed to creating a fair and equal society, free from discrimination. You can read more about our commitment to inclusion and diversity here. Safeguarding Statement The National Trust is committed to a safe recruitment processes to help the organisation attract and appoint the right staff/volunteer for the role and responsibilities as set out in the vacancy advert. We will not accept applicants who are not suitable to work with children, young people or adults at risk. If you have any questions around your suitability for this vacancy, please contact the people service centre. Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early and therefore we encourage you to apply for this position early. 167839IRC167839SwindonPermanent f/t (37.5 hrs pw)Ends: Jan 18th Important notice In line with our redeployment policy, we’ll prioritise applications from employees who are under formal notice of redundancy. In the role of Buying Administration Assistant, you'll provide an efficient and flexible support service to the Retail Buying team. You’ll have a passion for products and an interest in trends, as well as organisation and administration skills to help facilitate the effective operation of the Buying team.Heelis, Kemble Drive, Swindon, SN2 2NACompliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK26,793 pa