Through our strategic retail brands JD Williams, Jacamo and Simply Be and our unique payments offering, we exist to champion inclusivity and serve the underserved. Our customers are our passion, and we take great pride in delivering products that ensure they can look and feel amazing, without compromising on choice, value and accessibility.

We offer hybrid working which varies across the business depending on the role you’re in.  Our Head Office is located in the Northern Quarter in Manchester City Centre. So if you are travelling by train, tram or bus we’re perfectly located, plus we’re surrounded by cool cafes, trendy bars and the best places to eat!

A day in the life of a Buying Admin Assistant:

• Maintaining CP, communicating with suppliers regularly to ensure that key deadlines are met and any risks to deliveries are highlighted in advance and shared with wider team.
• Regular CP calls to help build supplier relationships.
• Setting up new styles in our internal systems
• Provide administrative support to the Assistant buyer and the wider team
• Sample management: organising and preparing samples for press, shoots
• Owning approvals process and managing up to Assistant buyer to ensure deadlines are met.
• Responsible for sending out courier packages and opening post daily.
• Carrying out online comparative shopping to develop and maintain knowledge of the current marketplace.

For the full job description, including the keys areas of responsibilities and accountabilities, please click the 'apply now' button.

We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

• The ability to work on your own initiative and in a fast-paced environment
• A strong team ethos – working collaboratively, building excellent relationships and communicating confidently to both peers and suppliers
• The ability to work well in a team but with the ability to strive in individual tasks
• Highly organised with excellent time keeping skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong commercial awareness
• PC and Excel literate
• Exceptional attention to detail
• A passion for clothing

Disclaimer: We will be interviewing for this role as suitable applications are received and may close this role before the closing date upon a successful candidate being appointed.