Overview

Admin Assistant – Product & Office Support (Part-Time, 6 Months, Immediate Start)

MUST HAVE A FULL UK DRIVING LICENCE

An exciting hands-on role with a highly successful global manufacturer and designer for the UK’s top grocers. This 4-day/week, 6-month contract is perfect for an organised administrator or graduate who wants to learn about product development and the FMCG sector.

Support the busy product team with sample management, submissions, market research, and project tracking — no prior product experience needed, just enthusiasm and attention to detail.

Immediate start | Hybrid working | Christchurch | 6 months fixed term contract

The Role

As a Admin Assistant, you will:

Manage product samples across two categories and teams
Track, photograph, document, and file samples accurately
Prepare and send submissions and parcels
Conduct monthly market visits to customer and benchmark stores and report findings
Create and maintain a fragrance library
Prepare translation sheets
Produce Outer Carton Labels (OCLs) using customer-specific templates and brief design via Asana
Maintain and organise internal project systems

This is a varied, hands-on role offering excellent exposure to product development processes.

About You

For our Admin Assistant Job in Christchurch, we are looking for someone who:

Holds a full UK driving licence (essential)
Is highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
Takes pride in delivering accurate, high-quality work
Is proactive and happy to support the team wherever needed
Can manage multiple priorities effectively
Has shown commitment through education or previous work experience

This role is ideal for someone early in their career, eager to gain valuable experience in a product-led environment.

What’s in It for You?

25 days holiday pro rata
Flexible working hours & hybrid working options
Free parking in Christchurch
Medical cash plan & access to mental health support
Generous company sick pay
Pension scheme contribution
Social events

If you’re organised, motivated, and ready to launch your product career, we’d love to hear from you – click on the Apply button!

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