RNLI

<p>Grade D</p>
<p>Contract type</p>
<p>Temporary: Fixed Term Contract or Secondment</p>
<p>Hours</p>
<p>Full Time</p>
<p>Location</p>
<p>Poole, Dorset, England</p>
<p>Location description</p>
<p>Hybrid between home and at least 2 days a week in Poole</p>
<p>Closing Date</p>
<p>18-10-2026</p>
<p>Reference</p>
<p>22072</p>
<h2><strong>Internal vacancy</strong></h2>
<p>In line with our values and our commitment to supporting the development and progression of our people, this opportunity is currently only available to RNLI staff and volunteers. If we are unable to make an appointment through this process, we will consider opening the role to external applicants. #LI-DNI</p>
<h3><strong>Your role</strong></h3>
<p>As a Retail Assistant Merchandiser, you will focus on the following areas:</p>
<ul>
<li>Work closely with the Buying &amp; Merchandising Team to maximise sales across Retail Channels.</li>
<li>Manage stock intake, commitment and inventory levels to support sales and business objectives.</li>
<li>Assist with stock planning, allocation and replenishment activities across channels and warehouses.</li>
<li>Monitor and progress purchase orders to ensure timely product availability and effective warehouse planning.</li>
<li>Support the production of reporting and analysis, identifying opportunities and emerging trends.</li>
<li>Maintain retail pricing across systems, supporting key events.</li>
<li>Build effective relationships with suppliers, logistics and internal stakeholders to optimise stock flow.</li>
<li>Support assortment planning and stock forecasting.</li>
<li>Provide day-to-day guidance and support to the Retail Merchandise Administrator.</li>
<li>Contribute to cross-functional projects and provide ad hoc support across Merchandising, Buying and Ecommerce.</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>About you</strong></h3>
<p>You’ll be an organised and pro-active person who works well as a team player with a positive attitude towards data analysis, reporting and sales forecasting, whilst keeping a calm approach to a busy workload. To be considered as the Retail Assistant Merchandiser you will need:</p>
<ul>
<li>Experience in a similar role or/and within the retail sector</li>
<li>Excellent knowledge of using Excel and other Microsoft packages</li>
<li>Strong communication and numeracy skills (both verbal and written)</li>
<li>Excellent organisational, prioritisation and time-management skills</li>
<li>Ideally a demonstrable understanding of Retail Merchandising and PO Management</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Safeguarding and referencing</strong></h3>
<p>The RNLI is committed to safeguarding; protecting a person’s health, wellbeing, and human rights, enabling them to live free from harm, abuse, and neglect. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment and have a zero-tolerance approach. The suitability of all prospective employees and volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. This will include reference checks at offer stage and relevant criminal record checks being carried out dependent on the eligibility of the role. (England &amp; Wales; DBS check, Scotland; Disclosure Scotland PVG, Northern Ireland; Access NI, Republic of Ireland; Garda Vetting; International, International Child Protection Certificate process).</p>
<h3><strong>Diversity at the RNLI</strong></h3>
<p>Our staff and volunteers have been saving lives at sea without prejudice for 200 years. We respect and value diversity of background, skills and perspectives within our teams, and consider it essential to help us deliver a world-class lifesaving service. We are an inclusive organisation and welcome applications from everyone. In addition to having the skills needed for the role, we also look for applicants who share our commitment to living our RNLI values (trustworthy, courageous, selfless, and dependable), and helping us work towards Our Vision: To save Every One.</p>


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