Buying Admin Assistant

Hobbs London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount up to 70% across TFG

Up to 28 days holiday entitlement per年

Financial and Wellbeing assistance

Enhanced Maternity package

Virtual GP service – unlimited access

WFH-friendly? not stated

Job summary

Hobbs London is seeking a Buying Admin Assistant to support the Assistant Buyer and Buyer in developing and delivering Hobbs collections. You will be part of the Knit and Jersey department, ensuring the product lifecycle runs smoothly and on time.

You’ll contribute to sample management, trend analysis, and range sign-off preparations, while learning from an experienced Buying team. Strong organisational skills and a proactive attitude are essential.

Qualifications

• Organised and detail-oriented with a proactive attitude.
• Experience in a buying environment is a bonus but not essential.
• Strong communication with colleagues and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Own critical path and track timelines to ensure product lifecycle runs smoothly.
• Manage samples: organise, track, and prepare for meetings.
• Analyse competitor activity and seasonal trends to inform future Hobbs collections.
• Coordinate and prepare for range sign-off meetings and maintain systems and processes.
• Develop deep knowledge of the Hobbs brand and contribute to profitable range creation.

Skills

Organised

Attention to detail

Excel

Outlook

Data entry

Communication

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Data entry systems

Job description

As the Buying Admin Assistant, you'll be right at the heart of how our Hobbs collections come to life. You'll be a vital assistance to the Assistant Buyer and Buyer, directly contributing to the development and delivery of our range that sets our brand apart. This role is within our Knit and Jersey department.

What You'll Do:

• As the Buying Admin Assistant, you’ll be the go-to-person for the critical path, tracking timelines and ensuring every stage of the product lifecycle runs smoothly and efficiently.
• You'll take ownership of sample management, from organisation and tracking to preparing samples for meetings, ensuring everything is in the right place at the right time.
• You'll actively contribute to analysing competitor activity and the latest seasonal trends, helping us stay ahead of the curve and inform our future Hobbs collections.
• As the Buying Admin Assistant, you’ll play a key role in coordinating and preparing for range sign-off meetings, managing our systems and processes that keep our department moving forward seamlessly.
• Immersing yourself in the Hobbs brand, you’ll gain deep knowledge of our business and actively contribute to the creation of a profitable range.

Who You'll Be:

You’ll be highly organised, with a strong eye for detail and for keeping things on track. Most importantly, you're eager to learn and soak up knowledge from our experienced Buying team from day one.

While any previous exposure to a buying environment (through work, placements, or internships) would be a bonus, it's not essential. We're looking for someone who brings:

• A commercial mindset and a desire to contribute to the success of the Hobbs brand
• Resourceful communication skills, enabling you to build strong relationships with colleagues and suppliers
• The ability to remain calm and focused under pressure, thriving in a fast-paced environment
• High motivation and a proactive attitude, always looking for ways to contribute and learnUnderstanding of the Critical Path, and confident in Excel, Outlook and Data Entry.

What's in it for you:

Across the TFG Brands, we pride ourselves on having our people at the heart of everything we do. We will give you the tools and the time to develop your career in the direction you want to go. Alongside that, we have some great benefits which include:

• Employee discount up to 70% across TFG brands.
• Up to 28 days holiday entitlement per annum in addition to the usual public and bank holidays
• Financial and Wellbeing assistance
• Enhanced Maternity package
• Virtual GP service – unlimited access 24/7