Job Description

Job Introduction

An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen at Tate for a Book Buyer. The Book Buyer will be responsible for developing and managing the book offer across all Tate sites, ensuring a compelling, profitable range of books that aligns with Tate's exhibitions, events, and overall mission. You will work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to maximize revenue opportunities, maintain strategic stock levels, and provide leadership to the book buying and merchandising team.

The Ideal candidate should have:

Substantial buying experience within the book trade Proven experience in leading and developing teams, driving strategy, and improving performance. Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize deadlines, and make decisions independently. Experience in managing large buying budgets, analysing data, and leveraging insights to drive commercial success. Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external partners. A strong passion for and commitment to Tate's mission and values. A demonstrable commitment to advancing equality, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility

Who are we?

Tate Commerce is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tate. Work at Tate Commerce ranges from publishing, retail and merchandising roles to operations, finance and licensing.


Our Trading department in Tate Commerce covers retail, visual merchandise and eCommerce and engages with Tate's visitors through our outlets, extending the visitor journey beyond the galleries and maximizing revenue and visitor satisfaction. We work closely with the wider Trading Team and other front of house teams to deliver an outstanding experience to all of Tate's visitors. We are a large and diverse team of customer-focused professionals, passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences and generating income that supports the work of Tate

We offer great range of benefits including:

Access to all our galleries and exhibitions, including staff previews Generous discounts in our shops and restaurants Access to a wide range of training Long service awards Employee Assistance Program Tate Benefits employee discount scheme Cycle to Work scheme


As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, we interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy.

Our jobs are like our galleries, open to all.

Tate Commerce is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tate and covenants all profits to support Tate's work and collection.