Job Description

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About us.

We are The Very Group and we\'re here to help families get more out of life. We know that our customers work hard for their families and have a lot to balance in their busy lives. That\'s why we combine amazing brands and products with flexible payment options on Very.co.uk to help them say yes to the things they love. We\'re just as passionate about helping our people get more out of life too; building careers with real growth, a sense of purpose, belonging and wellbeing.

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 an ambitious, creative and talented individual looking to expand their buying career.

We have a really exciting opportunity looking for a Buying Assistant on Branded Womenswear. You\'ll report directly into the Assistant Buyer for the area, so lots of opportunity to further develop your skills.

About the role.

Reporting into an Assistant Buyer, you will play a pivotal role in managing the department\'s critical path, whilst undertaking administrative support for the buying function.

We\'re looking for a Buying Assistant who can demonstrate a strong understanding and passion for branded buying, is highly organised and has the ability to work quickly and efficiently in an everchanging retail environment.

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

About You. * Previous experience in Buying as a Buying Assistant or Buyers Admin Assistant is beneficial but not essential

• Positive, enthusiastic and a team player with an open-minded approach
• Eager to learn and develop skills within branded buying
• A great interest in fashion with an understanding of the Very Womenswear customer
• Ability to prioritise and manage workload
• Proficient in Excel

Some of our benefits

Flexible, hybrid working model

Inclusive culture and environment, check out our Glassdoor reviews

\xc2\xa3250 flexible benefits allowance to suit your needs

27 days holiday + bank holidays

Udemy 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 on our career site

How to apply

Please note that the talent acquisition team are managing this vacancy directly, and if successful in securing this role, you may be required to undertake a credit, CIFAS and DBS check.

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 two-stage interview process for this position:

1st stage - An informal 30-minute video call with the hiring team to discuss your skills and relevant experience. This is a great opportunity to find out more about the role and to ask any questions you may have.

2nd Stage - A one-hour formal interview where you can expect both competency and technical questions. This can be held either in-person or remotely.

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

If you\'d like to know more about our interviews, you can find out here.

Equal opportunities

We\'re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

The Very Group