Clothing Buyer’s Admin Assistant — Hybrid Role

Oliver Bonas Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail company based in Greater London seeks a Clothing Buyer's Administrative Assistant for a 12-month contract. The role includes administrative support in product development, managing samples, and liaising with suppliers. Applicants should possess excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and experience in the retail industry is a plus. The position offers a hybrid working model with 3 days in the office and 2 days at home, along with generous employee benefits.

Benefits

Generous employee discount up to 50% off all products

Free access to a 24 hour employee assistance programme

Flexible holiday – 30 days increasing to 35 with service

Annual discretionary profit related bonus scheme

Auto-enrolment into pension plan

Free access to onsite gym

Cycle to work scheme

Refer a Friend incentive

Quarterly free lunch

Enhanced parental leave

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills are essential for coordinating with suppliers.
• Attention to detail is necessary for managing samples and documentation.
• Organisational skills are required to prioritise workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Complete general admin tasks including filing and emailing.
• Monitor critical paths and notify buyers of issues.
• Prepare for weekly trade meetings.
• Maintain sample libraries for timely arrivals.
• Liaise with suppliers and freight forwarders.
• Manage incoming and outgoing post for the team.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Retail and buying industry experience

Intermediate Excel skills

Proactive attitude

Good understanding of the brand

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

A retail company based in Greater London seeks a Clothing Buyer's Administrative Assistant for a 12-month contract. The role includes administrative support in product development, managing samples, and liaising with suppliers. Applicants should possess excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and experience in the retail industry is a plus. The position offers a hybrid working model with 3 days in the office and 2 days at home, along with generous employee benefits.