We’re the team behind digital retailer Very.

Our purpose, helping families get more out of life, powers everything we do. 

And we want our people to get more out of life too! If you’re high-performing, ambitious and make the most of every opportunity, we want to hear from you. In return, you’ll enjoy heaps of flexibility, great perks and benefits, and the freedom to be yourself, keep learning and take your career wherever you want it to go. 

If you love making a difference, you’ll love making it sparkle for millions of Very customers.

About the team.

Our Buying team have some of the best minds in fashion and retail and are leading the way in finding the next trends and products. 

We’re excited to share an opportunity for a high-reaching, creative and dedicated individual looking to expand their buying career. 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Buying Assistant on our Branded Menswear team. You’ll report directly into the Junior Buyer, so lots of opportunity to further develop your skills.

About the role of Buying Assistant

Day to day, the Buying Assistant will have an understanding of the category critical path and supply chain, whilst undertaking administrative support for the buying function. You will be responsible for sample management and maintaining the sample library.

We’re looking for a Buying Assistant who already has experience at this level, have buying experience or who have relevant transferable skills in a relevant profession and can demonstrate a strong understanding and passion for buying.

The skills and behaviours imperative to being a successful BA candidate here at The Very Group are; commercially aware, able to build relationships and methodical, passionate, strong communication skills, can demonstrate initiative, enjoys problem solving and interpreting data and you must have excellent attention to detail.

What The Very Group is looking for:

• Proficient with Excel.
• A great interest in fashion.
• Understand the customer.
• Ability to prioritise and manage workload.
• A great attitude and willing to learn.
• Experience in buying as a buying assistant or buyers' admin assistant is a plus

The Very Group Benefits:

• Flexible, hybrid working model 
• Inclusive culture and environment, check out   
• £250 flexible benefits allowance to suit your needs 
• 27 days holiday + bank holidays 
• LinkedIn learning access 
• Bonus potential (performance and business-related) 
• Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk 
• Matched pension up to 6% 
• More benefits can be found   

How to apply 

Please note that the talent acquisition team are managing this vacancy directly, and if successful in securing this role, you will be required to undertake a credit, CIFAS, Right to Work checks and if a specific requirement of your role a DBS (criminal records) check. Should your application progress we require you to let the team know if there is anything you need to disclose in relation to any of these checks prior to them being undertaken, including any unspent criminal convictions.  

What happens next? 

Our talent acquisition team will be in touch if you’re successful so keep an eye on your emails! We’ll arrange a short call to learn more about you, as well as answer any questions you have. If it feels like we’re a good match, we’ll share your CV with the hiring manager to review. Our interview process is tailored to each role and can be in-person or held remotely.  

You can expect a one stage interview process for this position:  

1st stage - A one hour face-to-face interview with the hiring team to discuss your skills and relevant experience + competency questions. This is also a great opportunity to find out more about the role and to ask any questions you may have.  

As an inclusive employer please do let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments.  

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Diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities

We’re building a culture of everyday inclusion, and welcome applications from anyone who believes they can do the job. We don’t discriminate based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.