Technical Admin Assistant

The Foschini Group; Watford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion retailer in Watford is seeking a Technical Admin Assistant to support the Garment Technology team. This role involves participating in fit sessions, evaluating products, and maintaining supplier relationships. Ideal candidates have experience in garment technology and strong communication skills. The position offers an excellent employee discount, up to 28 days of holiday, and additional benefits to promote employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Hobbs Employee Discount of 70%

Up to 28 days holiday entitlement

Financial and Wellbeing support

Enhanced Maternity package

Virtual GP service

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a garment technology environment preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Attend fit sessions and document fit notes.
• Conduct competitor shopping and assist in product evaluations.
• Build relationships with suppliers for product development.
• Collaborate with the Senior Garment Technologist to address quality issues.

Skills

Organisation

Attention to detail

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

We are 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.

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.

About You

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?

Across the TFG Brands, we pride ourselves on having our people at the heart of everything we do and we really believe that a career in retail is unbeatable. 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:

• Hobbs Employee Discount of 70%, and 50% discount with Phase Eight and Whistles, as per the TFG Brands Discount Policy
• Up to 28 days holiday entitlement per annum in addition to the usual public and bank holidays
• Financial and Wellbeing support
• Enhanced Maternity package
• Virtual GP service – unlimited access 24/7
• Plus much more!

About Us

TFG London Inclusion and Diversity statement of commitment:

At TFG London and across all our brands we are committed to creating an inclusive culture that welcomes, develops and celebrates a diversity of backgrounds, experiences, cultural references and ideas and opinions within our business.

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.