Technical Admin Assistant

The Foschini Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous colleague discount up to 70%

Up to 28 days holiday entitlement per

Financial and Wellbeing assistance

Enhanced Maternity package

Virtual GP service – unlimited access

Job summary

Hobbs is seeking a Technical Admin Assistant to support the Garment Technology team. You will prepare for fit sessions, chase samples, update workbooks and document fit notes with photos.

The role requires a highly organised, detail‑oriented approach, with excellent MS Word, Excel and Outlook skills, and a keen interest in fashion and product development. You will collaborate closely with Garment Technologists and suppliers to ensure smooth development processes.

Qualifications

• Garment technology environment experience preferred.
• Prior administrative experience in fashion or garment industry is a plus.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Attend fit sessions, take thorough fit notes and update logs.
• Chase samples and document fit notes with photos and comments.
• Support supplier relationships and knowledge of product development.
• Assist in analysing returns and quality issues with the Garment Technologist.

Skills

Highly organised

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

We're looking for a Technical Admin Assistant to join our Garment Technology team here at Hobbs. This role offers the opportunity to provide exceptional administrative support to the Garment Technologist and contribute to the success of the department.

The Garment Technology team play a crucial part in ensuring the success of our Hobbs products. They partner closely with Design and Buying to bring our collections to life, ensuring every piece meets the highest standards of fit, quality and performance. They are also dedicated to ethical and sustainable practices, working with our supply chain to minimise our environmental impact.

What you'll do:

As a Technical Admin Assistant, you’ll collaborate with the Garment Technology team to build strong relationships with our suppliers. You'll also work closely with the departments Garment Technologists to prepare for fit sessions, including chasing samples, updating workbooks and documenting fit notes with photos and comments.

Key accountabilities include:

• Fit Sessions: Attend fit sessions, take thorough fit notes, measure models, and update fit logs and workbooks with detailed comments.
• Product Evaluation: Conduct competitor shopping, assist in reviewing test reports and wash care instructions.
• Supplier Relationships: Build strong relationships with suppliers to enhance knowledge of product development processes.
• Quality Assurance: Collaborate with the Senior Garment Technologist to analyse returns and faulty products, identifying and addressing quality issues.

Who you'll be:

This opportunity requires a highly organised and detailed orientated assistant looking for that next step in their career. Ideally, you will have prior experience working within a garment technology environment, whether through a previous role, industry placement, or internship. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are key, as you'll be part of a close-knit team. Motivated to fulfil the role, the Technical Admin Assistant will be able to demonstrate a strong grasp of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, and a keen interest in fashion and product development.

What’s in it for you?

It's not just what you can do for us. Throughout 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:

• Generous colleague discount up to 70%
• Up to 28 days holiday entitlement per annum
• Financial and Wellbeing assistance
• Enhanced Maternity package
• Virtual GP service – unlimited access 24/7

If you want to join us and create moments that matter, we’d love to hear from you.