Fashion Buying Admin Assistant — Shape Our Collections

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

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.