Join our Harrods Collections team as a Technical Admin Assistant, providing vital administrative and organisational support to ensure products move smoothly through the development and buying cycle.

This position is a 12-month fixed-term contract.

About the Role  

As a Technical Admin Assistant, you will support the Technical team with day-to-day admin duties, operations and the continuous improvement of product quality and safety.  The successful applicant will work in a team of Product Technologists across our Own Label categories, including homeware, gifting, bags, accessories and apparel. 

What the Technical Admin Assistant will do:

• Supporting the Technical team with administration across product development, fittings, testing, compliance and supplier communications.
• Coordinating samples, fit sessions, supplier visits and key meetings, including preparing documentation and taking meeting notes.
• Maintaining compliance files, monitoring key dates and ensuring critical path activities are completed accurately and on time.
• Assisting with inspection and testing programmes, managing reports and liaising with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Supporting departmental processes through invoice administration, supplier set-up, systems management and training documentation.

What Harrods is looking for:

• Administrative experience within a technical, product development or similar environment.
• Enjoys working in a collaborative environment and takes pride in delivering accurate, high-quality work.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Proactive and highly organised individual who
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities simultaneously, adapting to changing demands and meeting deadlines with confidence.
• A keen eye for detail and a genuine interest in product development; you will build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• A positive, solutions-focused approach and be eager to contribute to the success of a busy and dynamic team.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• A technical or product-related qualification (degree level is a plus)

About Us 

Harrods is one of the world’s leading luxury department stores and we’re becoming a destination the most sought-after brands from around the globe. Our combined mission is to make visiting our iconic Knightsbridge store one of the world’s most inspiring shopping experiences. 
  
Our Promise to You 
 
Help us make the impossible possible for our customers and we’ll do something remarkable for you. As well as offering a friendly environment to inspire your best work, we provide abundant opportunities and support to build an exceptional career across the varied specialisms of our business.

In return, you’ll receive an excellent benefits package, including a company pension, flexible working, 22 days’ holiday, and your birthday off, up to 33% in-store discount (including across our food hall and restaurants) and a season ticket loan. 
  
Uniquely You 
 
At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart.  We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional. 

While our job adverts outline the ideal qualities, skills, and prior experience for the role, we believe in the potential for growth and value individual strengths. If you do not meet every desired criteria but feel you have the skills and experience to thrive in this role as well as a genuine interest in working for Harrods and you can demonstrate an alignment with our values, we would encourage you to apply.