Trading Support Assistant 12 month contract

Trading Support Assistant – 12 Month Contract
Location: Harrow, London
Salary: £25,000 per annum

Contract: Full-time, 35 hours per week, 12-month maternity cover

I’m currently working with a leading retail business who are seeking a Trading Support Assistant to join their team on a 12-month maternity cover contract. This opportunity would suit a recent graduate looking to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced commercial environment, supporting trading and buying teams across the UK.

The Role:
In this role, you’ll provide key administrative support to the Trading Management Team, ensuring the smooth delivery of projects and supporting day-to-day trading activity. You'll work closely with Buyers and other internal teams, managing large data sets and ensuring tight deadlines are met.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide accurate and timely administrative support for trading projects.
• Work with Excel and internal systems to manage and analyse data.
• Build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Identify and suggest process improvements.
• Manage multiple tasks and work to tight deadlines.

About You:

• Recent graduate calibre, ideally in a business-related subject.
• Strong Excel and numeracy skills with the ability to analyse and present data.
• Highly organised with great attention to detail.
• Clear and confident communicator.
• A proactive team player who can also work independently.

Desirable:

• 1-2 years' office-based experience, ideally within the retail sector.

What’s on Offer:

• £25,000 per annum salary.
• Valuable experience in a national retail organisation.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• An excellent opportunity to develop your skills in retail operations and trading.

If you’re looking for your first or next step in your career and keen to join a dynamic retail business, please get in touch to find out more.