Category Admin Assistant- Womenswear / Ladies Brands in Manchester

N Brown – who we are and why work for us?

N Brown is a leading UK digital retail platform for clothing, footwear, home and technology, headquartered in Manchester and employing over 1,200 people nationwide. Through our strategic retail brands JD Williams, Jacamo and Simply Be and our unique payments offering, we exist to champion inclusivity and serve the underserved. Our customers are our passion, and we take great pride in delivering products that ensure they can look and feel amazing, without compromising on choice, value and accessibility.

We’re committed to building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment that values equality for all. Our vision is that by ‘championing inclusion, we’ll become the most loved and trusted fashion retailer’. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging are, therefore, at the heart of our culture.

In May 2024 we were delighted to be named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024. We work hard to create a happy and inclusive culture for everyone and we’re so proud to have made this list - as voted for by our very own colleagues!

What you’ll be responsible for as a Category Admin Assistant:

• Generating daily and weekly trading reports.
• Reviewing weekly trade and identifying any common themes, and highlighting any risk & opportunities.
• Holding regular critical path meetings with external suppliers to build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Communicating with internal Buying & Merchandising teams to ensure product launches on time.
• Shopping the websites and ensuring the best possible customer journey.
• Carrying out online comparative shopping to develop and maintain knowledge of the current marketplace.
• Supporting the wider team with additional set-up and raising of lines and critical path management.
• Ad-hoc duties and tasks as required.

What you will need to succeed as a Category Admin Assistant:

• A willingness to learn and be driven by curiosity.
• The ability to work on your own initiative and in a fast-paced environment
• The ability to work well in a team but with the ability to strive in individual tasks
• strong team ethos – working collaboratively, building excellent relationships and communicating confidently to both peers and suppliers
• Excellent administrative, communication and organisation skills.
• Analytical mindset & good problem solving skills.
• A keen interest in the retail industry & strong commercial awareness
• Ability to prioritise.
• Driven & motivated.
• Basic excel skills.
• Relevant experience or university degree in related field preferred.

What’s in it for you?

• 24 days holiday (+ 8 bank holidays)
• Enhanced maternity and adoption leave
• Company pension with up to 8% N Brown contribution
• Mental Health support both internally and externally, including access to our wellbeing champions and counselling services
• A range of financial wellbeing support
• Stream - a financial wellbeing tool that helps you track your pay, access earnings early and manage your money with confidence
• Colleague discount across all N Brown brands
• Onsite café with subsidised rates and local restaurant discounts!
• Life Assurance
• Paid volunteer time – all our colleagues can take a full day paid to volunteer for a charity of their choice

Ways of Working

We offer hybrid working which varies across the business depending on the role you’re in. Our Head Office is located in the Northern Quarter in Manchester City Centre. So if you are travelling by train, tram or bus we’re perfectly located, plus we’re surrounded by cool cafes, trendy bars and the best places to eat!

Our working hours are 36.17 per week over 5 days.

We believe AI will become a standard part of modern professional practice. We are therefore looking for individuals who are open to learning, testing, and responsibly adopting AI tools to improve efficiency, insight, and impact in their role.

Our promise to you:

We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. 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.

Please know your application is being reviewed by a real human being. We value your interest in joining us and appreciate you taking the time to submit your application.

What happens when you apply to a role at N Brown?

As soon as we receive your application, we’ll send you an email to let you know. We always aim to come back to you as soon as possible with an update and we really appreciate you taking the time to apply for a role with us. Good luck!