Assistant Technologist - Kidswear

MARKS&SPENCER; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Greater London is seeking an Assistant Technologist to join the Clothing Technical Kidswear team. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of the end-to-end clothing product development process and a passion for product quality. Responsibilities include delivering specifications, supporting departmental technologists, and working collaboratively with design teams. Join a dynamic team focused on innovation and exceptional customer experience. The role offers competitive perks and a collaborative office environment.

Benefits

20% colleague discount

Competitive holiday entitlement

Discretionary bonus schemes

Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

Tailored induction and training programmes

Wellbeing support and resources

Charity volunteer day

Qualifications

• Demonstrate knowledge of the end-to-end clothing product development process.
• Ability to embrace change and adapt to new processes.
• Good organizational skills and an eye for detail.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clear specifications on Design Tech packs.
• Technical responsibility for a range/department.
• Work with fit/digital development teams in product development.

Skills

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Multitasking

Job description

From Merchandising and Marketing - Product Development and Design, through to Supply Chain and Space Planning - our mission is to bring stylish wardrobe, home and beauty essentials to our customers via an easy, inspiring shopping experience online and in store that will delight them every time.

As we accelerate the transformation of our business to suit the changing needs of our customer, we need results‑orientated colleagues that not only have a passion for our product, but a strong team working ethos, creativity and a healthy commercial aim to join us on our journey.

To put the customer requirements at the centre of the product offer to develop and deliver a commercial and profitable range that optimises sales opportunity.

We are currently looking for an Assistant Technologist to join the Clothing Technical Kidswear team. The candidate should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the end‑to‑end clothing product development process, demonstrate passion for product and quality and excellent organisational and time‑management skills. You will work as part of a fast‑paced team, to help deliver the technical strategy across the Business Unit.

To stay close to customers, our support teams are in the office three days a week as we believe that skills are developed through collaboration, and that spending time together makes us more creative and connected.

What's in it for you

Being a part of M& S is exactly that – playing your part to bring the magic of M& S to our customers every day. We're an inclusive, dynamic, exciting, and ever evolving business built on doing the right thing and bringing exceptional quality, value, service to every customer, whenever, wherever, and however they want to shop with us.

• After completing your probationary period, you'll receive 20% colleague discount across all M& S products and many of our third‑party brands for you and a member of your household.
• Competitive holiday entitlement with the potential to buy extra holiday days!
• Discretionary bonus schemes awarded based on how you achieve your personal objectives and our performance as a business.
• A generous Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and Life Assurance.
• A dedicated welcome to our teams with a tailored induction and a wide range of training programmes to develop your skills.
• Amazing perks and discounts via our M& S Choices portal to maximise your financial and personal wellbeing.
• Industry‑leading parental, adoption, and neonatal policies, providing support and flexibility for your family.
• Access to a fantastic range of wellbeing support for all colleagues including access to our 24/7 Virtual GP and PAM Assist to support you and your family.
• A charity volunteer day to support a charity or cause you’re passionate about through a dedicated day away from work.

What you’ll do

Your key accountabilities will include:

• Independently, or supporting departmental technologist as appropriate, to deliver clear specifications on Design Tech packs to include blocks fit, fabric quality, made well standards, construction & components.
• Technical responsibility for a range/department as well as support to the wider technical team.
• Working with the fit/digital development & design teams in upfront product development, creating and using the block library and identifying seasonal patterns.
• Work alongside the departmental technologist to deliver innovation, driving commercial customer focused benefit in line with Design and Product strategy and innovation strategy.
• Ensure all technical deadlines are met in line with BU critical path and continually working to optimise Leadtime whilst maintaining product technical standards.

Who you are

Your skills and experience will include:

• Ability to embrace change and strive to embed new process and ways of working.
• Computer literate.
• Good organisational skills and an eye for detail.
• Multitask orientated with the ability to work to deadlines to achieve the Buying critical path and with multiple stakeholders.
• To be able to analyse data and drive insights to support strategic thinking.

Everyone’s welcome

We are ambitious about the future of retail. We're disrupting, innovating, and leading the industry into a more conscientious, inspiring digital era. We're transforming how we work together and offering our most exciting opportunities yet. Marks & Spencer strives to be an inclusive organisation, trusted, and admired by our colleagues, customers, and suppliers. Join us and make change happen.

We are committed to building diverse and representative teams, where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and be at their best. We support each other and work together to win together.

If you feel you'd benefit from any support or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please don't hesitate to let us know when completing your application. This information will be picked up by our team, so we can try and put steps in place to help you be at your best through this process.