Buying Admin Assistant – Fashion, Home & Beauty

About the role

Join the dynamic Clothing & Home team as a Buying Admin Assistant, supporting the buying function to develop and deliver product ranges that resonate with customers. This entry‑level position offers a hands‑on experience in fashion, home and beauty buying within a leading retail brand.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the buying team in managing product development cycles.
• Analyse market trends, competitor offerings and historical sales data to inform buying decisions.
• Maintain accurate product and range documentation.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of collections.
• Support administrative tasks such as order tracking, data entry and reporting.

Required profile

• Strong organisational and detail‑oriented mindset.
• Passion for fashion, home and beauty sectors.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Required skills

What we offer

• 20% colleague discount on all M&S products and many third‑party brands.
• Competitive holiday entitlement with the option to purchase additional days.
• Pension savings plan, Share Buy and Sharesave schemes.
• Health and wellbeing resources, including a free virtual GP service.
• Cycle‑to‑Work scheme, interest‑free salary‑linked financing for technology.
• Industry‑leading maternity, paternity, adoption and neonatal policies.