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Collaboration Lead

About us

We are The Very Group and we’re here to help families get more out of life. We know that our customers work hard for their families and have a lot to balance in their busy lives. That’s why we combine outstanding brands and products with flexible payment options on Very.co.uk to help them say yes to the things they love. We’re just as passionate about helping our people get more out of life too; building careers with real growth, a sense of purpose, belonging and wellbeing.

About the team

This is a team transforming what it means to work in retail. As one of the biggest functions in our business, they bring together some of the most creative, analytical and commercial minds in the industry covering buying, marketing, creative, planning and more.

About the role

Reporting to our Trading Director (for Fashion, Sports and Home), the Collaboration Lead will be responsible for supporting them and the retail leadership team (a total of five directors) in their day-to-day role, to allow them to focus on their department priorities and their strategic direction.

Some of your duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Pro-actively handle diaries and time management, remaining flexible to frequent and often short-notice changes.
• Supporting with travel plans including booking of hotels/trains/flights etc.

• Where required attending meetings alongside the GLT, taking accurate notes/minutes; distributing actions and following up effectively.
• Co-ordination and tracking of purchase orders and where required, expenses.

About you

• The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the ability to work to tight deadlines, effectively prioritise a demanding workload and have strong interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Proven administration experience in a similar position.

• Experience in coordinating stakeholders with varied priorities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities at once.
• Demonstrable organisation and communication skills, and able to apply these to office systems and processes.
• Able to demonstrate ability to be people orientated and be driven by excellent customer service.
• Able to communicate effectively with stakeholders internally and externally, at all levels.

• Able to work independently and take initiative.

Some of our benefits

• Flexible, hybrid working model
• Inclusive culture and environment, check out our Glassdoor reviews
• £250 flexible benefits allowance to suit your needs

• 27 days holiday + bank holidays
• Bonus potential (performance and business-related)
• Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk
• Matched pension up to 6%
• More benefits can be found on our career site

How to apply

Please note that the talent acquisition team are handling this vacancy directly, and if successful in securing this role, you may be required to undertake a credit, CIFAS and DBS check.

What happens next?

Our talent acquisition team will be in touch if you’re successful so keep an eye on your emails! We’ll arrange a short call to learn more about you, as well as answer any questions you have. If it feels like we’re a good match, we’ll share your CV with the hiring manager to review. Our interview process is tailored to each role and can be in-person or held remotely.

You can expect a two-stage interview process for this position:

1st stage - An informal 30-minute video call with the hiring team to discuss your skills and relevant experience. This is a great opportunity to find out more about the role and to ask any questions you may have.

2nd Stage – A one-hour formal interview where you can expect both competency and technical questions. This can be held either in-person or remotely.

As an inclusive employer please do let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments.

If you'd like to know more about our interviews, you can find out here.

Equal opportunities

We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. 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.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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