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Buying Admin Assistant

Listing ID: 1565296

Buying Admin Assistant

Type of Position: Permanent Position
Company / Organisation / Artist Name: Whistles
Location: Central London, London, UK
Hours: Full Time
Experience: Entry level
Specified Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Reference Number: 8805
Salary / Wage: Competitive plus benefits
Reporting To: Assistant Buyer
Twitter Handle: @
Deadline: Ongoing
Ad Expires In: 2 days 13 hours
About: Whistles is a contemporary fashion brand, based in London. A shopping destination for the busy, dynamic woman, we create timeless pieces with an intelligent sense of design. Collections are considered, wearable and yet distinct, with true seven days a week appeal, crafted to fit effortlessly into modern life.

With an increasing presence on the global fashion stage, we have become a destination for fashion editors and industry leaders alike, renowned for our of-the-moment collaborations with independent brands and our emphasis on quality and longevity.

Understated yet cool, throw on but never throwaway – this is real life fashion.  This is Whistles.

At TFG London, we believe that it’s our team who bring our house of brands to life. All our colleagues across Hobbs, Phase Eight, Whistles, and Inside Story play a vital role in our success story and that story is only getting more exciting!

We are looking for a BAA to support to our Buyer and Assistant Buyer across our Separates category (Denim, Trousers, Jackets and Coats) for our Whistles brand. The successful candidate will be organised and collaborative in their approach and possess a passion for our brand.

Key accountabilities of the Buying Admin Assistant will include:

  • 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 brands collections.
  • As the 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 our brands 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.
  • You're eager to learn and soak up knowledge from our experienced Buying team from day one.
  • Experience is not needed – exposure to a buying environment through work or placements a plus

We're looking for someone who brings:

  • A commercial mindset and a desire to contribute to the success of the Whistles 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:

  • Whistles Employee Discount of 70%, and 50% discount with Hobbs and Phase Eight, 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 assistance
  • Enhanced Maternity package
  • Virtual GP service – unlimited access 24/7

Plus much more!

About Us

At TFG Brands We Care, We Connect, We Collaborate and We Create. We have four brands in our portfolio: our iconic fashion brands Phase Eight, Whistles and Hobbs as well as our luxury Homewares brand Inside Story. We aren’t stopping there though, we have plans to grow beyond this in multiple retail sectors.

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.


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