Buying Admin Assistant

The Foschini Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion retailer based in Greater London is looking for a Buying Admin Assistant. In this role, you will assist the Buying team in managing timelines, sample preparations, and contribute to analysing market trends. The ideal candidate will be organised, eager to learn, and possess strong communication skills. Benefits include employee discounts up to 70%, up to 28 days of leave per year, and financial wellbeing assistance. This is a great opportunity to begin a career in buying.

Benefits

Employee discount up to 70%

Up to 28 days holiday entitlement

Financial and Wellbeing assistance

Enhanced Maternity package

Virtual GP service – unlimited access 24/7

Qualifications

• Highly organised with a strong eye for detail.
• Eager to learn from the Buying team.
• Previous exposure to a buying environment is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Track timelines and ensure product lifecycle runs smoothly.
• Manage sample preparation for meetings.
• Analyse competitor activity and seasonal trends.
• Coordinate range sign-off meetings.
• Create a profitable range for Hobbs.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Commercial mindset

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Proactive attitude

Job description

Are you interested in fashion and have a curiosity about the buying journey? Do you thrive on organisation and enjoy working hands‑on with product? If so, this could be your perfect first step into buying at Hobbs.

As the Buying Admin Assistant, you'll be right at the heart of how our Hobbs collections come to life. You'll be a vital assistance to the Assistant Buyer and Buyer on the Tailoring and Outerwear department, directly contributing to the development and delivery of our range that sets our brand apart.

What You'll Do:

• As the Buying Admin Assistant, you’ll be the go‑to‑person for the critical path, tracking timelines and ensuring every stage of the product lifecycle runs smoothly and efficiently.
• You'll take ownership of sample management, from organisation and tracking to preparing samples for meetings, ensuring everything is in the right place at the right time.
• You'll actively contribute to analysing competitor activity and the latest seasonal trends, helping us stay ahead of the curve and inform our future Hobbs collections.
• As Buying Admin Assistant, you’ll play a key role in coordinating and preparing for range sign‑off meetings, managing our systems and processes that keep our department moving forward seamlessly.
• Immersing yourself in the Hobbs brand, you’ll gain deep knowledge of our business and actively contribute to the creation of a profitable range.

Who You'll Be:

You'll be highly organised, with a strong eye for detail and for keeping things on track. Most importantly, you're eager to learn and soak up knowledge from our experienced Buying team from day one.

While any previous exposure to a buying environment (through work, placements, or internships) would be a bonus, it's not essential. We're looking for someone who brings:

• A commercial mindset and a desire to contribute to the success of the Hobbs brand
• Resourceful communication skills, enabling you to build strong relationships with colleagues and suppliers
• The ability to remain calm and focused under pressure, thriving in a fast‑paced environment
• High motivation and a proactive attitude, always looking for ways to contribute and learn

What's in it for you?

Across the TFG Brands, we pride ourselves on having our people at the heart of everything we do. 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:

• Employee discount up to 70% across TFG brands.
• Up to 28 days holiday entitlement per annum in addition to the usual public and bank holidays
• Financial and Wellbeing assistance
• Enhanced Maternity package
• Virtual GP service – unlimited access 24/7

Plus much more!

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We are working together to ensure our environment is one where difference is not only respected but encouraged and celebrated and people can bring their authentic, unique selves to work, where their contribution is valued, ability enhanced, and perspective appreciated.