Job profile

Salary: £35,640 - £41,763 per annum 

Fixed Term Contract:  12 months 

We’re looking for a Retail Buyer to join our team at BFI Southbank. You’ll play a key role in shaping and delivering the Shop’s retail vision, sourcing and developing commercially strong product ranges that reflect our brand, our audiences and our cultural programme.  

What you’ll do: 

• Work with colleagues to plan and maintain a dynamic programme of ranges and promotions, using customer insight, market trends and financial data to drive choice, revenue and brand reach. 

• Build effective relationships with suppliers, artists, designers and internal teams to develop distinctive, cost‑efficient products that maximise BFI assets and deliver a high‑quality retail experience across in‑store and online channels. 

• Lead the sourcing, development and buying of products, using market insight, brand strengths and supplier partnerships to create commercially strong, customer‑focused ranges. 

• Champion innovation, commercial growth and customer engagement through continual range review, negotiation and collaboration. 

• Support a positive team culture through clear communication, inclusive working practices and strong cross‑department collaboration, while upholding BFI values and financial procedures. 

 We are looking for candidates who have:  

• Demonstrable experience in retail buying within arts, cultural or visitor‑focused settings, with the ability to develop commercially successful ranges informed by customer insight, brand identity and market trends. 

• Strong understanding of retail operations, including stock management, merchandising, supplier negotiation and revenue optimisation, with analytical skills to interpret sales and stock data. 

• A good knowledge of home entertainment and its future within the retail landscape 

• Proven ability to build productive relationships with suppliers, artists, designers and internal teams to create unique, brand‑aligned products and merchandise. 

• Customer‑focused mindset with strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to collaborate across departments and influence stakeholders at all levels. 

• Highly organised and proactive, with strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to manage deadlines, budgets and competing priorities. 

Take a look at the full job description to learn more about the role and how you could be a great fit. 

 What we offer: 

• 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 with service) + bank holidays + the option to buy up to 5 extra days of annual leave  

• Additional paid time off between Christmas and New Year 

• BFI pension scheme with 5% employer contribution 

• BFI Childcare Scheme, where we contribute to childcare costs for children up to the age of 14 

• Enhanced pay for Maternity & Paternity leave 

• Complimentary tickets to BFI Southbank & IMAX screenings and events 

• Free BFI Player subscription + discount on BFI DVDs, books, merchandise, and film tickets 

Plus more! 

We support diversity and inclusion, and as an organisation recognise that we need to address under representation within our teams. As such we strongly welcome and encourage applicants from our under-represented groups; who identify as D/deaf and disabled and/or are Black and Global Majority.  We guarantee a place at the first stage selection process to our under-represented groups who meet our minimum requirements.    

Further details about the role, the BFI and our benefits can be obtained by visiting www.bfi.org.uk/about-bfi/job-opportunities.  

The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Wednesday, 08 April 2026 

First interviews will be held on Thursday, 23 April 2026