Category Admin Assistant - Toys

The-Very-Group; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible, hybrid working model

27 days holiday + bank holidays

LinkedIn Learning access

Bonus potential (performance and brand

Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk

Matched pension up to 6%

£250 flexible benefits allowance

Job summary

The Very Group is seeking a Category Admin Assistant to join the Toys team. You will help build a compelling product range, support brand partnerships, and manage day-to-day category operations.

You’ll implement promotional communications, assist with pricing analysis, and coordinate end-to-end product setup. This role offers flexible, hybrid working and development opportunities within a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Solutions and delivery focus; makes decisions under pressure.
• Obsesses over the customer and improves experience.
• Ability to work under pressure in fast-paced environment.
• Champions what is right for business, team and customer.

Responsibilities

• Implement and process all supported promotional communications and on-site execution.
• Utilise pricing tools to assist the category in market analysis and pricing recommendations under supervision.
• Coordinate the end-to-end product setup process from initiation to launch, ensuring all administrative tasks are completed efficiently.
• Ensure all range and availability data is accurately input whilst working with supply chain and suppliers to ensure stock levels and on-sale administrative tasks are carried out accordingly.
• Generate routine reports for the category team and external partners, providing administrative support and data analysis as needed.
• Development and progression opportunity – aid in sourcing process for new suppliers or brands, selection and range development, while learning about forecasting, trading, and promotional strategies

Skills

Customer focus

Under pressure

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Job description

Internal use only - Grade J

About us

We’rethe team behind digital retailer Very.

Our purpose, helping families get more out of life, powers everything we do.

And we want our people to get more out of life too! Ifyou’rehigh-performing, ambitious and make the most of every opportunity, we want to hear from you. In return,you’llenjoy heaps of flexibility, greatperksand benefits, and the freedom to be yourself, keep learning and take your career wherever you want it to go.

If you love making a difference,you’ll love making it sparkle for millions of Very customers.

About the team

We’relooking for aCategory Admin Assistantto join our Toys team.

This is an exciting time to join the team.You’llhelp build a compelling product range, support key brandpartnershipsand ensure we stay competitive in a rapidly evolving market.

Working with leading brands,you’llplay a key role in supporting product launches, categoryplansand day-to-day operations.

About the role

• Implement and process all supported promotional communications and on-site execution.

• Utilise pricing tools toassistthe category in market analysis and contribute to pricing recommendations under supervision.

• Co-ordinate the end-to-end product setup process from initiation to launch, ensuring all administrative tasks are completed efficiently.

• Ensure all range and availability data is accurately input whilst working with supply chain and suppliers to ensure stock levels and on-sale administrative tasks are carried out accordingly.

• Generate routine reports for the category team and external partners, providing administrative support and data analysis as needed.

• Development and Progression opportunity – aid in sourcing process for new suppliers or brands,selectionand range development, while learning about forecasting, trading, and promotional strategies

About you

• Solutions and delivery focused, a decision maker who can work under pressure, obsess over the customer, and make the right choices tobenefittheir experience.

• Ability to work under pressure and in a fast‑paced environment.

• Champions what is right for the business,teamand customer.

• Strong organisational and communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Adapts to change anddemonstratesresilience.

Some of our benefits

• Flexible, hybrid working model

• Inclusive culture and environment, check out our Glassdoor reviews

• £250 flexible benefits allowance to suit your needs

• 27days holiday + bank holidays

• LinkedIn Learning access

• Bonus potential (performance and business-related)

• Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk

• Matched pension up to 6%

• More benefits can be found on our career site

What happens next?

Our talent acquisition team will be in touch ifyou’resuccessful so keep an eye on your emails!We’llarrange a short call to learn more about you, as well as answer any questions you have. If it feels likewe’rea good match,we’llshare your CV with the hiring manager to review. Our interview process is tailored to each role and can be in-person or held remotely.

You can expect a one stage interview process for this position:

1st stage - Aone hourface-to-face interview with the hiring team to discuss your skills and relevant experience + competency questions. This is alsoa great opportunityto find out more about the role and to ask any questions you may have.

As an inclusive employer please do let us know if yourequireany reasonable adjustments.

Ifyou'dlike to know more about our interviews, you can find out here.

Diversity,inclusionand equal opportunities

We’re building a culture of everyday inclusion, and welcome applications from anyone who believes they can do the job. Wedon’tdiscriminate based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We want our recruitment process to be accessible to everyone. If you need reasonable adjustments to apply, interview, or perform a role, let us know via [e-mail]’llbe happy to support you.

We’re Disability Confident Committed Employer and have nine brilliant colleague networks - including DAWN (Disability Awareness at Very) and Think (Neurodiversity at Very) - that are helping us make Very an even more inclusive place to work.