About Newlife

As one of the UK's leading charities providing essential specialist equipment to children with disabilities, Newlife is dedicated to making life better - for the families we serve, and for the people who help us to make that happen.

Through grants and emergency equipment loans, we ensure children get the vital equipment they need, when they need it, while our free nurse helpline offers crucial support and information – as well as a listening ear. Our campaigns help to give children with disabilities and their families a voice, advocating for change to benefit the families we serve.

Across the whole of Newlife, our teams are crucial to our success – it's not just a job; here you'll be helping us to change lives every day.

What You'll Be Doing

Trading & Stock Management

Own day-to-day stock trading using sales data and commercial judgement
Act fast on strong sellers, replenishing high-demand stores
Spot slow-moving stock early and take action
Balance price, speed of sale and stock levels for best returns
Line manage and develop an Assistant Merchandiser

Pricing & Commercial Decisions

Set selling prices using market knowledge and sales performance
Use markdowns strategically to improve sell-through
Monitor competitor pricing to inform decisions
Focus on overall financial return rather than individual prices

Store Relationships & Operations

Build trusted relationships with Store Managers
Visit stores regularly to understand local opportunities
Work closely with warehouse teams to prevent stock build-up
Get hands-on when needed to solve operational issues

Analysis & Communication

Provide action-focused trading updates highlighting risks and opportunities
Track results of pricing decisions to improve future choices
Contribute commercially-sound insights to financial planning

What You'll Bring

Previous merchandising or stock trading experience in fast-paced retail, outlet, or multi-site environment
Strong trading instincts: able to interpret data and take action
Commercial confidence and ability to make decisions at pace
Strong relationship-building skills with store and operational teams
Experience line managing or coaching team members in merchandising or retail
Practical, roll-your-sleeves-up attitude
Commitment to working in line with Newlife's values and behaviour framework
Strong numeracy and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP
Experience using WSSI and inventory or merchandising systems

Ready to Make Trading Decisions That Matter?

Join a dynamic team where your commercial expertise directly supports families with disabled children. Every trading decision you make helps generate vital funds for those who need it most.

Please submit your CV and a short covering letter outlining your experience and interest in this role.

Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children jobs

Merchandiser