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Buying Admin Assistant

Listing ID: 1694359

Buying Admin Assistant

Type of Position: Permanent Position
Company / Organisation / Artist Name: Nobody's Child
Location: London, UK
Hours: Full Time
Specified Hours: Hybrid
Reporting To: Assistant Buyer
Twitter Handle: @
Deadline: Ongoing
Ad Expires In: 1 month 1 week
About: Nobody’s Child is revolutionising women’s fashion by creating beautiful clothing that exists at an affordable price point that is accessible to everyone. We’re a brand on a mission to bring stylish fashion to every woman, everywhere without costing the Earth.

With female CEO Jody Plows at our helm, we are made up of a passionate group of change makers. Designed in- house at our London-based studio, our collections strike the balance between trend-driven and timeless designs. We take pride in our materials mix, but also strive to offer increased access to services and systems that keep our products loved and in use for as long as possible.

Our employees, the very backbone of the brand, are deeply engaged in our manufacturing processes from start to finish. Our customers come back time and time again for statement staples that transition through the seasons, providing maximum wearability with a considered approach.

Nobody's Child is looking for a passionate Buying Admin Assistant with experience in a fashion Buying team who is ready to take the next step in their career and join our dynamic, fast-paced Buying department.

Nobody’s Child is a small, agile, and passionately run business.  Therefore, the successful applicant will be highly organised, proactive, and a natural collaborator with excellent communication skills.  Most importantly, you’ll share and champion our brand ethos in everything you do.

Reporting to an Assistant Buyer, the Buying Admin Assistant will provide essential administrative and operational support across multiple product areas, helping the team deliver collections from concept through to launch.

Day to day, the Buying Admin Assistant's responsibilities will include:

  • Managing and updating the department critical path, feeding back to the Assistant Buyer during weekly critical path meetings
  • Raising accurate purchase orders for own brand and wholesale partners
  • Supporting the Buying team with administrative tasks and meeting preparation
  • Updating the weekly fit list and highlighting seal deadlines and other key critical path milestones
  • Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships at BAA level
  • Supporting sample management, including organising samples for e-commerce, campaign, and content shoots
  • Ensuring samples are prepared and ready for internal meetings
  • Preparing shoot lists and liaising with the E-commerce team to ensure products are photographed and ready to go live on time
  • Providing general administrative support to the Buying team
  • Actively contribute to our company’s commitment to environmental and social responsibility by integrating sustainable practices into everyday work. This includes minimising waste, promoting responsible sourcing, supporting our circular economy initiatives, and encouraging customers and colleagues to make choices that align with our sustainability values. Every team member at NC plays a role in helping us reduce our environmental impact and create a positive legacy for our communities and the planet.

What Nobodys' Child is looking for:

  • Experience working as a Buying Admin Assistant with a fashion buying team
  • Understanding of, and experience working with, a garment critical path
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent attention to detail, particularly across products, processes, and systems
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Legally authorised to work in the UK.

If this sounds like your next opportunity, please apply, and we will be in touch!

Application

Apply with a CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability and interest.

At Nobody’s Child, we are committed to creating an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace. We aim to ensure that we are always recruiting, retaining and promoting a diverse mix of talent and encourage all to apply to join our journey!


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