Strategic Partnerships Buyers Admin Assistant

River Island; Acton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous 50% staff discount

Onsite gym

Subsidised restaurant & café

Flexible working

Early finish Fridays

Giver Island scheme

Upskilling & qualifications

Job summary

River Island Clothing Co., Ltd. is seeking a Buyers Admin Assistant to support the Menswear and Kidswear Strategic Partnerships Product team with day-to-day administration at our Head Office.

The role focuses on product information, orders, and processes in a fast-paced office, requiring strong organisation, problem-solving, and a can-do attitude. It offers a supportive team, tailored progression, and a friendly West London environment.

Qualifications

• Previous administration experience preferred
• Experience within fashion or wholesale environments preferred but not essential
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Strategic Partnerships Product team
• Raise and manage purchase orders and maintain accurate product information
• Maintain internal systems, trackers and departmental documents
• Coordinate samples and support product selection meetings
• Liaise with internal teams to resolve queries and support smooth ways of working
• Support the wider team to ensure key deadlines are met

Skills

Administrative experience

Fashion/wholesale exposure

Tools

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Strategic Partnerships Buyers Admin Assistant

Department: Buying

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Head Office, Chelsea House

Reporting To: Demi Simmons

Description

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Buyers Admin Assistant to support the Menswear and Kidswear Strategic Partnerships Product team with the day-to-day running of the department.

This role is suited to someone who enjoys administration, organisation and problem solving, with a positive, can-do attitude and a willingness to support the wider team. You will play a key role in ensuring product information, orders and departmental processes are managed accurately and efficiently within a fast-paced office environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Strategic Partnerships Product team
• Raise and manage purchase orders and maintain accurate product information
• Maintain internal systems, trackers and departmental documents
• Coordinate samples and support product selection meetings
• Liaise with internal teams to resolve queries and support smooth ways of working
• Support the wider team to ensure key deadlines are met

Skills & Experience

• Previous administration experience preferred
• Experience within fashion or wholesale environments preferred but not essential
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Good Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Able to prioritise workload and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

What We’re Looking For

• A team player who enjoys working collaboratively in an office environment
• Excellent attention to detail and a highly organised approach
• Adaptable, reliable and eager to support the wider team
• Someone who enjoys administration and keeping things organised
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn

About Us

We’re a much-loved brand with an exciting future. Our Islanders are a diverse bunch of bright, talented people who love working together – and are proud of the work they do. Progression here can take you in all kinds of directions. This is what a career at River Island is like. And this is where yours starts.

This role is based at our Head Office in West London. Check us out here on a map.

What we can offer you:

• Generous 50% staff discount so you can treat yourself to the latest products, and a bargain staff shop on site!
• Reducing Islanders everyday expenses through discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions and more through the Retail Trust.
• A free onsite gym, subsidised restaurant & café to fill you needs. Various social events to socialise throughout the year.
• Every family is unique, we support Islanders with all different family setups enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption & fertility treatment. We also work closely with the Retail Trust to create dedicated support for all our Islanders!
• Flexible working, on top of payday and summer early finish Fridays.
• Give as you earn scheme, a ‘Giver Island’ day each year and receive matched funding.
• Support with upskilling through on the job training and qualifications. A succession plan if you want to progress.
• 23 days paid holiday, exclusive of Bank Holidays. With the added option to purchase additional holiday twice a year for whatever the need!

Keeping You Safe

We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We expect all employees to uphold our values and contribute to a positive working environment.

Our business is made up of a diverse community, where we all belong and feel part of something bigger. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.