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., 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.,
Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- 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
About: As the world's leading luxury emporium, we deliver a magical, memorable experience for customers. This is makes us uniquely challenging for creative minds, to protect and grow our brand demands extraordinary composure, creativity and commerciality. Harrods' global brand offers uniquely exciting challenges, and we nurture a supportive environment where creativity, resilience and commercial awareness make anything possible., 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.
Benefits
- a company pension
- flexible working
- 22 days' holiday
- your birthday off
- up to 33% in-store discount (including across our food hall and restaurants)
- a season ticket loan
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Technical Admin Assistant in City of Westminster employer: Harrods
At Harrods, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Knightsbridge. Our commitment to employee growth is reflected in our supportive culture, where collaboration and innovation are encouraged, and opportunities for career advancement abound. With a hybrid working policy that promotes work-life balance and a focus on diversity and inclusion, we ensure that every team member can thrive while delivering world-class service to our customers.
