About: The Footsoldiers Design Consultancy Ltd. is a design studio specializing in footwear. Established by two London-based designers, Hector Rubio and Tom Astrella.
Hector came from the factory-floor learning traditional shoemaking techniques, and Tom from a Product Design background with technical expertise in precision mould making.
Having worked in the industry for over 10 combined years, the pair have first-hand experience of the entire footwear production process: research, trend analysis, sketches, renders, CAD’s, all the way through to development and production.
The Footsoldiers is looking for a highly organised, proactive Junior Operations & Admin Assistant to join the team in London.
Working across a variety of tasks throughout the day, the Junior Operations & Admin Assistant will support different areas of the business and take pride in keeping operations running smoothly. This will include day-to-day execution of operations across The Footsoldiers and Treed Equipment.
This is an entry-level role with hands-on training and close collaboration with the Senior Operations Manager.
Responsibilities of the Junior Operations & Admin Assistant
Office & Administrative Support:
Support general office administration and day-to-day tasks.
Assist with organising meetings, including room setup and logistics.
Support the team with meeting coordination when required.
Maintain organised and up-to-date internal documents and records.
Maintain a tidy, organised, and welcoming office environment.
Greet guests with refreshments when visitors are in the office.
Office Supplies & Inventory:
Monitor and maintain office supplies.
Track inventory levels and notify the Senior Operations Manager when supplies need replenishing.
Assist with ordering office supplies when approved.
Bookkeeping & Finance Support (Training-Based):
Learn and support bookkeeping processes for both The Footsoldiers and Treed Equipment, starting with close supervision.
Assist with transaction reconciliation initially, progressing towards independently reconciling transactions over time.
Chase team members for receipts to ensure all transactions are reconciled.
Support the monthly close process, ensuring transactions are reconciled by the 10th of each month.
Assist with chasing outstanding invoices using approved templates (not issuing invoices).
Work accurately and consistently to support monthly financial processes and reporting timelines.
Logistics & Amazon Operations Support:
Assist with organising and packing boxes for Amazon Seller Central orders.
Learn how to use Amazon Seller Central to prepare shipments and generate product and shipping labels.
Social Media & Customer Support Coordination
Coordinate the social media post cadence and calendar by staying aware of key golf events and coordinating scheduled posts (content creation is handled separately).
Monitor comments, messages, and customer enquiries across all social platforms, responding promptly and escalating when needed to ensure excellent customer service.
Support influencer outreach by coordinating product samples to golfers and creators with relevant followings, helping build brand awareness and conversions.
Ad Hoc & Cross-Business Support:
Support ad-hoc research, operational tasks, or commercial support activities as directed by the Senior Operations Manager.
Assist with general operational follow-ups and coordination across both companies.
What The Footsoldiers is looking for:
Some exposure to business fundamentals, such as basic finance, budgeting, and reporting, either through education or early work experience – we work with Xero.
Highly organised, with the ability to manage a varied workload and keep track of multiple tasks and follow-ups.
Proactive and solutions-focused, able to spot issues, take initiative, and ask questions when unsure.
Strong attention to detail when handling financial data, documentation, and administrative tasks.
Be discreet and professional when handling confidential or sensitive information.
Open to learning and developing new skills over time, with the potential to support additional areas of the business as the role grows.
A university degree in business, operations, management, fashion business, or a related field is a plus.
Experience in an office, administrative, operations, or business support role is a plus.
Application
Apply with a CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability and interest to admin@thefootsoldiers.com.