Administration Apprentice

About this opportunity

This role will be pivotal to the support of the Craghoppers Marketing team. This role will be an all-round support allowing the candidate to gain a great experience across a number of marketing and administrative functions.

A normal day would include:

Marketing Support Materials
• Assist on aspects of studio photography such as updating checklists, collecting and sending out samples for photography
• Attending shoots when required
• Assist with Model casting, researching models or collating details of applicants to present to the senior team
• Liaise with the Buying department to chase up missing samples and arrange for them to be shot
• Manage storage of all imagery on the Regatta Group Hub ensuring the images meet our quality standards and they are delivered to the necessary parties, complying with image tagging requirements
• Resolve queries on images for customers and internal staff
• Own and oversee mannequin photography – organising sample pick up/drop off dates, ensuring images are correctly labelled and uploaded onto the HUB and into Elastic (our digital catalogue) in the correct format
• Maintain and manage storage area of products and accessories to a high standard
• Order and maintain a stock of promotional Giveaways within the allocated budget

Sales Launches & Sales Support
• Order and collate samples for events
• General help with the arrangements and running of events (researching locations, booking accommodation, liaising with talent, preparing giveaways, attending)

Retail & Dealer support
• Assisting in managing and delivering a calendar of activity to support UK retail
• Updating and monitoring digital screens across the retail estate
• Creation of Visual range plans for inhouse retail teams
• Facilitate POS requirements for third party retailers and wholesalers

Sample Management & Product Knowledge
• Gain knowledge of product range & product technologies
• Ordering kit for content creators, publications & ambassadors (nationally & internationally)
• Have a strong understanding of international delivery & customs requirements

General administrative tasks.
• Approval of invoices using the internal online system, logging the approvals on the PO log and budget document
• Communicate information and provide updates to teams across the business including buying, sales & product design
• General administrative support to wider team

Health and Safety
• Lead by example and motivate others to be aware of H&S issues within the department Adopt a “don’t walk by” culture in department.
• Responsible for recognising, reporting and removing all hazards in working environment

What you could go on to do:
Working way up through further qualifications to continue through the team, or joining another part of our team if they would like experience in those areas also.

How you will be supported
Full training and support will be provided by The Growth Company to help you achieve your apprenticeship and reach your full potential in your role.

What will happen next
New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team. You will then have the opportunity to find out:
• More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
• Any training you need to complete
• What the next steps will be

How you could get there
If you would be catching public transport for this role, visit the Journey Planner on www.tfgm.com to see how you would get there and how long it would take.

What you should have to apply

GCSE’s including A*-C/9-4 in Maths and English & relevant qualifications

Personal Qualities

Attention to Detail
Creative & Conceptual Thinking
Drive to Achieve
Information Seeking
Planning & organising
Problem Solving
Teamwork

Skills

Excellent communication skills
Good organisational and administration skills
Computer literate with intermediate level skills in Excel, PowerPoint, Word & Email
Knowledge of outdoor market and technical clothing would be advantageous