Job Description

Starting salary:

27,519

Contract type:

Fixed term for 6 months

Grade:

2

Location:

Longmore House, Salisbury Place, Edinburgh EH9 1SH (with hybrid working)

Working Hours:

28 hours per week

Interviews:

To be held in person on week commencing 07 December 2025


The retail team generates over 10 million from 70+ shops across Scotland. The buyer's role is to develop and source a product range that represents, reflects and promotes the organisation and its brand objectives. The ranges must be commercial and maximise the potential income from retail sales. Product purchased must sell through at an agreed rate and must achieve the targeted margins while selling at a commercial and competitive price.

Benefits of joining us at Historic Environment Scotland

Enrolment onto a Civil Service Pension scheme - 28% employer contribution 25 days annual leave, pro-rata (increasing to 30 days after 3 years) + 11.5 public holidays Reimbursement for relevant professional subscriptions Support for further education and personal development Study leave for work related courses Flexible working hours (where appropriate) Free entry to all of our properties (with up to three guests) Free entry to English Heritage, Manx and Cadw properties

Key Responsibilities of this role

Setting up and maintaining information for all products on our retail system including requesting information from suppliers on MOQs, prices, carriage paid levels, barcodes. Waste packaging and updating supplier notes to ensure all system data is up to date and accurate. Investigating barcode issues to avoid stock issues and loss of sales. General support to the team, including participating in promotional activities Assisting the buyers in consultations with suppliers ensuring we are adhering to critical path timelines. Continual review of buying processes and procedures to improve day-to-day procedures. Assist in reviewing suppliers in line with our sustainable procurement, ethics and Modern Slavery policies adhering to Scottish Government procedures. Comp shops - pricing comparisons with competitors to keep consistency in pricing. Liaising with suppliers and sites to create and implement an operational tasting calendar. Assisting the Buyers in range preparation, structure, market trends, seasonal variations, and opportunities. General admin support.

Key requirements of the role:

In order for you to be successful in this post, we will be looking for you to submit a cover letter which addresses how you can meet each of the essential and desirable criteria (in up to 1,200 words), using examples of where you have demonstrated these criteria previously. Please ensure that you provide real life examples for each of the criteria to be considered for this post. You can use examples of how you have met this criteria from your work life, home life, education or volunteer experience.

Essential:

Analytical skills and strong attention to detail. Demonstrable knowledge and experience in retail. Ability to manage deadlines. A proactive mindset and able to effectively manage priorities. Strong communication skills.




We are dedicated to building a workforce which is reflective of diversity within Scotland. We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of age, race, gender or gender identity, religious beliefs, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, or neurodiversity. In support of our Gaelic Language Plan, we welcome applications from Gaelic speakers.


We want every candidate to have the best chance to succeed during the recruitment process. If you require your application in an alternative format, please reach out to us via email at recruit@hes.scot or call our Head Office at 0131 668 8600 and speak to a member of our People Team.


Please note that, at this time, we are unfortunately unable to provide sponsorship as part of the recruitment process, therefore you must have current right to work in the UK to be considered for a post.