Office Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Permanent, Full-Time, Day Shift
Number of openings: 1
The Package - What you could earn:
- Basic salary up to £20,000 - £22,000 depending on experience
- 5 days a week around normal working hours (08:30 – 17:30).
- Flexible working time can be discussed with management.
- For certain periods, flexible working will be required due to seasonal peaks.
- Ongoing support & training
Office Assistant - Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support the key account retailers in the International portfolio.
- Work closely with the sales director on presentations to licensor and/or retailers.
- Ensure all costing is accurate once orders are placed.
- Work with the customers and product team on design concepts.
- Work with the licensors on approvals of designs.
- Manage all samples required to licensors and retailers.
- Assist in creating cost sheets and purchase orders through internal system.
- Manage customer orders/portals.
- Manage and maintain an internal critical path.
- Liaise with customers regarding delivery summaries.
- Work directly with suppliers through the production process and feedback information to the Sales Director and retailer.
- Ensure the smooth handover and delivery of goods from supplier to retailer.
- Work with retailers and the sales director on and help execute marketing initiatives.
- Work with finance to ensure all invoicing is accurate.
- Work closely with the retailer on sell through reports and reorder opportunities ensuring the Sales Director is informed.
The Person - Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience:
- Recent graduates very welcome
- Strong Excel knowledge
- Ability to work within a team
- Good communication and organisational skills
- Able to maintain confidentiality at all times
- Self-motivated
Job Category: Administrative Assistance
Job Reference: 163311
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Gift, Novelty & Souvenir Stores
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Office Assistant roles across Needle in a Haystack Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Gift, Novelty & Souvenir Stores.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £20,000 - £22,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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