Technical Admin Assistant - Lingerie

Marks and Spencer; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in the UK is seeking a Technical Admin Assistant for a 12-month fixed-term contract in their Lingerie division. Ideal for early-career individuals, this role focuses on supporting the technical team in managing data, tracking samples, and ensuring product quality. The position offers valuable experience within a collaborative environment, fostering growth and teamwork. Strong organisational skills and a detail-oriented approach are critical for success in this dynamic setting.

Benefits

20% colleague discount

Competitive holiday entitlement

Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and Life Assurance

Tailored induction and training programmes

Access to wellbeing support

Charity volunteer day

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Ability to work under deadlines to achieve the Buying critical path.
• Commitment to learn and grow within a technical function.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day running of the technical team.
• Manage data and track samples for fit sessions.
• Communicate quality information to key suppliers.

Skills

Basic understanding of garment and fabric technology

Computer literate

Good organisational skills

Multitask oriented

Understanding of Marks & Spencer Buying Process

Job description

All the details

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing technical team within the M&S Lingerie business on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Our Lingerie category is fast-paced, collaborative, and driven by a strong team culture focused on delivering exceptional quality and fit.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly organised Technical Admin Assistant who is keen to learn and develop. This role is ideal for someone at the early stages of their career in fashion or product development, with a genuine interest in Lingerie and a desire to grow within a technical function.

In this role, you will support the day-to-day running of the technical team, including managing data, tracking samples, preparing for fit sessions, and helping to ensure products meet our quality and performance standards. You'll gain valuable exposure to the full product lifecycle while working in a team that values innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement.

Please note: This is a hands-on, detail-focused role where strong organisational skills, accuracy, and a proactive approach are essential. Full training and ongoing support will be provided.

To stay close to customers, our support teams are in the office three days a week as we believe that skills are developed through collaboration, and that spending time together makes us more creative and connected.

What's in it for you

Being a part of M&S is exactly that - playing your part to bring the magic of M&S to our customers every day. We're an inclusive, dynamic, exciting, and ever evolving business built on doing the right thing and bringing exceptional quality, value, service to every customer, whenever, wherever, and however they want to shop with us.

Here are some of the benefits we offer that make working for M&S just that little bit more special

• 20% colleague discount across all M&S products and many of our third-party brands for you and a member of your household.
• Competitive holiday entitlement with the potential to buy extra holiday days!
• A generous Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and Life Assurance.
• A dedicated welcome to our teams with a tailored induction and a wide range of training programmes to develop your skills.
• Amazing perks and discounts via our M&S Choices portal to maximise your financial and personal wellbeing.
• Industry-leading parental, adoption, and neonatal policies, providing support and flexibility for your family.
• Access to a fantastic range of wellbeing support for all colleagues including access to our 24/7 Virtual GP and PAM Assist to support you and your family.
• A charity volunteer day to support a charity or cause you're passionate about through a dedicated day away from work.

What you'll do

Your key accountabilities will include

• Maintain awareness of competition's online offer, react accordingly
• Assist with Provide support with spec packs and contracting information
• Provide accurate RTM and customer feedback reporting
• Assist with fit and colour approval process where required
• Support stock inspection and due diligence processes where required and Liaise with the Fire wall and technical services team
• Communicate quality information to Buying Units, Sourcing Offices and key suppliers
• Contribute as an active member of the team to work within a commercially focused culture

Who you are

Your skills and experience will include

• Basic understanding of garment and fabric technology
• Computer literate
• Good organisational skills and an eye for detail
• Multitask orientated with the ability to work to deadlines to achieve the Buying critical path
• Understanding of Marks & Spencer Buying Process

Everyone's welcome

We are ambitious about the future of retail. We're disrupting, innovating, and leading the industry into a more conscientious, inspiring digital era. We're transforming how we work together and offering our most exciting opportunities yet. Marks & Spencer strives to be an inclusive organisation, trusted, and admired by our colleagues, customers, and suppliers. Join us and make change happen.

We are committed to building diverse and representative teams, where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and be at their best. We support each other and work together to win together.

If you feel you'd benefit from any support or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please don't hesitate to let us know when completing your application. This information will be picked up by our team, so we can try and put steps in place to help you be at your best through this process.

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