Buying Assistant – Entry-Level Buying Role (WoolOvers Group / Pure Collection)
Location: Burgess Hill, West Sussex
Salary: £23,500 per year
Job Type: Full-time, 12 month Temporary Contract (35hrs per week)
About the Role
Looking for your first step into fashion buying?
Join the WoolOvers Group, home to Pure Collection – a premium women’s brand loved by the modern 50+ woman. This entry-level Buying Assistant role is a fantastic opportunity to build your career in fashion, working across two iconic British brands.
You’ll gain hands-on experience in all aspects of the buying process — from product development and fit sessions to online launches — while working with beautiful natural fibres and timeless design.
What You’ll Do
· Upload new styles and product information accurately
· Support the Assistant Buyer with the department’s critical path
· Track and chase samples, submissions, and deliveries
· Prepare samples for fit sessions and attend fittings
· Keep key documents (range plans, buy sheets, trackers) up to date
· Help organise range reviews and internal sign-offs
· Compile best-seller reports and product summaries
· Request and manage photo samples for online launches
· Conduct competitor and trend research, sharing insights with the team
· Provide general administrative support to the buying team
What You’ll Bring
· Strong attention to detail and excellent organisation
· Clear communication and a collaborative approach
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook)
· Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
· A proactive, can-do attitude and eagerness to learn
· A genuine passion for fashion — especially natural fibres and premium womenswear
Perks & Benefits
· 60% staff discount across Wourth Group brands
· Free breakfast and regular team events, including our Christmas party
· Subsidised benefit towards a Gym membership
· Charity and volunteering opportunities
· A friendly, creative, and supportive workplace
About Us
The WoolOvers Group brings together WoolOvers and Pure Collection, two heritage British brands united by a love of natural fibres, quality craftsmanship, and timeless style. Pure Collection offers premium women’s fashion for the confident, contemporary 50+ woman.
WoolOvers Group is an equal opportunity employer
We celebrate diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds
Job Types: Full-time, Temp to perm
Pay: £23,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience working with sample and supplier management?
- Are you within 35miles of Burgess Hill?
Education:
- Diploma of Higher Education (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
