Technical Admin Assistant

We are recruiting for a Technical Admin Assistant to join our Harrods Own Label Team.

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.
You will work in a team of Product Technologist across our Own Label categories, including homeware, gifting, bags, accessories and apparel.

Your duties will include:

Taking notes and photos during product and fit sessions
Collating and storing of all documents such as Test reports, certification, supplier information and agreements,
Booking fit models for fit sessions
Supporting team with research and project work
Running weekly RTM reports.
Chasing and monitoring seasonal and yearly supplier documentation and certification

About You

You will have prior experience in a Technical Admin Assistant role, or be a recent graduate with a technical or design qualification. You will have good organisation and time management skills, with the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.

You will also:

Previous experience of administrative duties within a technical department
Passion for product and an eye for technical detail.
A technically-oriented qualification, preferably at degree level, is desirable.
Excellent PC literacy and proficient in Microsoft Office.
Organised, flexible and resilient.
Strong customer service focus when dealing with both internal and external parties.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Excellent time-management skills and the ability and willingness to multi-task.

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.

If you want to know more about our people and our culture, search #TogetherHarrods on LinkedIn, Facebook or follow us on Instagram @togetherharrods