Designation: Maternity cover- Office Assistant / Office Manager
Location: Manchester, UK
Part Time: 3-4 days per week
About SUMWON STUDIOS
SUMWON STUDIOS is a global brand house building, scaling and reimagining culturally relevant fashion, lifestyle and consumer brands. Our portfolio includes MISSGUIDED, SUMWON, BALR, Baby Phat, Playboy, AiiRZ, KiZN and KSTM.
In just a few years, we have grown from start-up to one of the fastest-scaling brand platforms in the industry. Combining creativity, data, technology and an agile supply chain, we build brands designed to win in today’s digital-first world.
We operate at the intersection of culture, commerce and innovation. Whether launching new brands, acquiring established ones, or unlocking growth opportunities across our portfolio, we move quickly, think globally and challenge conventional ways of working.
The Role
We are looking for a proactive and highly organised Office Assistant / Office Manager to support the smooth day-to-day running of our Manchester office. Working closely with HR and teams across the business, you will play an important role in maintaining an efficient, welcoming and well-organised workplace.
This is a varied role that combines office administration, facilities coordination, employee support and event organisation. The successful candidate will be hands-on, adaptable and comfortable managing multiple priorities within a fast-paced fashion environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain a tidy, organised and professional office environment across all communal areas.
- Liaise with the building management company and external suppliers to ensure office-related issues are resolved efficiently.
- Coordinate and support the planning and execution of sample sales and office events.
- Provide administrative support to the HR team, including onboarding activities and workstation setup for new starters.
- Manage office, kitchen and studio supplies, ensuring stock levels are maintained and orders are placed when required.
- Support general administrative tasks across the business.
- Receive and organise deliveries, post and courier services.
- Welcome visitors and provide front-of-house support when required.
- Assist with ad hoc operational and administrative projects as needed.
- Support the wider team with day-to-day office requirements to ensure a positive employee experience.
What you’ll bring
- Previous experience in an Office Assistant, Office Coordinator, Office Manager, Studio Assistant or similar role.
- Experience working within a fast-paced business environment.
- Experience within fashion, retail, creative or consumer brands is advantageous but not essential.
What we’ll bring
- 25 days holiday Plus bank holidays
- Cash Plan Health Scheme
- 30% employee discount on all Sumwon Studios brands
- Company social events
- The opportunity to work with a high-performing team building brands at global scale
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to join a business in growth mode. You’ll have the chance to make a visible impact, take ownership, move quickly and help shape the future of a multi-brand platform operating across global markets.
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