Buying Assistant - Fine Jewellery
Location: Avonmouth, Bristol (Hybrid Working)
We're looking for a Buying Assistant to join our Fine Jewellery team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about product, retail and customer experience and is looking to build a career within Buying in a fast-paced, global retail business.
Working within the Fine Jewellery category, you'll support the delivery of jewellery ranges and onboard events across our international fleet. From supplier coordination and product launches to event planning and performance analysis, you'll play an important role in ensuring exceptional product experiences that delight our guests onboard.
Harding+ has been recognised as Cruise Retailer of the Year in 2022, 2023 and 2025. This is your chance to join a growing, ambitious business that is doing retail differently.
Why This Role Stands Out
Joining Harding+ means becoming part of a business that operates across multiple cruise lines, markets and destinations worldwide. You will gain exposure to all aspects of the buying process while working closely with suppliers, stakeholders and colleagues across the wider business.
This role offers genuine variety. Some days will focus on product coordination, supplier communication and administration, while others will involve supporting new launches, reviewing products, analysing performance and helping deliver Fine Jewellery events.
You'll be based in our Avonmouth office two days per week, working collaboratively with the Buying team and wider stakeholders, with flexibility to work remotely on the remaining days.
What You Will Be Doing
- Supporting the Buying team in the delivery of Fine Jewellery ranges and onboard events.
- Coordinating product and event timelines to ensure key deadlines are achieved.
- Building strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Supporting product development activity, including samples, product reviews and launch preparation.
- Maintaining accurate product information and supporting buying administration.
- Assisting with commercial analysis and reporting to support trading decisions.
- Conducting competitor and product research to support category growth.
- Helping deliver exceptional product experiences that delight our guests onboard ships.
What Success Looks Like in the First 6 Months
- Strong organisational processes established to manage workload effectively.
- Product and event timelines managed accurately and proactively.
- Positive relationships developed with suppliers and stakeholders.
- Confidence built across a broad range of Buying activities.
- A valued contribution made towards the successful delivery of Fine Jewellery ranges and events.
About You
You are highly organised, detail-focused and comfortable managing multiple tasks at once. You enjoy working to deadlines, take pride in accuracy and remain calm when priorities change.
You are naturally proactive, enjoy building relationships and have a genuine passion for product, retail and customer experience. Most importantly, you are eager to learn and excited by the opportunity to develop a career within Buying.
You Will Likely Bring
Core Capabilities
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities.
- A proactive and dependable approach.
- Positive attitude and team-player mentality.
Experience
- Experience within a buying, merchandising, retail or commercial environment would be beneficial but is not essential.
- Exposure to supplier communication, product coordination or retail operations would be advantageous.
- A passion and curiosity for buying, product, retail and customer focus.
Technical & Systems
- Confident using Microsoft Office and business systems.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly.
What You Will Gain
You'll be joining a supportive and collaborative business where your work contributes directly to global product launches and retail success. We offer a competitive reward package, opportunities for development and progression, and a culture where contribution is valued and recognised.
About Harding+
Harding+ is the world's only dedicated cruise retailer, partnering with leading cruise lines and operating retail stores onboard ships across the globe. With millions of transactions annually and a growing international presence, we deliver exceptional retail experiences at sea and continue to innovate within our industry.
We are committed to building diverse teams and creating an environment where everyone feels welcome, supported and able to thrive. We hire based on skills, potential and mindset and are excited to meet people who want to help shape what comes next.
If you're passionate about product, thrive in a fast-paced environment and are looking to develop your Buying career with a global retailer, we'd love to hear from you.
