Online Merchandising Assistant

Please note this is a 6-Month Fixed Term Contract.

To help facilitate the onboarding of new categories to the M&S Food digital catalogue, we need someone to work across these new categories to set up ready for launch. You will be comfortable working across departments and functions, as well as the ability to deal with ambiguity. The role is very admin heavy and will require excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.

• Ordering Food product samples to be photographed
• Reviewing, renaming, resizing and uploading packshot files to our image library across several categories
• Setting up products on our product platform, ready to surface online
• Ensuring timings are adhered to
• Managing sign offs and approvals of images
• Updating all relevant trackers on a daily and weekly basis

• Food Packaging teams
• Food Marketing teams
• Data & Digital teams
• External agencies

• Stakeholder management & strong communication skills
• Excellent organisational, planning and attention to detail
• Initiative, able to work independently as well as within a team
• Strong ability to problem solve and recommend solutions
• Ability to cope well in a busy environment and manage multiple priorities and stakeholders at any one time

• Time off that works for you — 25 days' holiday + bank holidays, a paid Wellbeing Day, flexible bank holidays to honour cultural or religious observances, and the option to buy or carry over up to 5 extra days.
• Flexibility & lifestyle — Smart Working with up to 40% from home, and after 12 months, the option to work from abroad for up to 90 days a year.
• Family & life milestones — Enhanced family friendly leave, 3 extra days for your wedding/honeymoon, and an Employee Assistance Programme whenever you need support.
• Financial perks — Pension scheme, Corporate Medical Cash Plan, electric car salary sacrifice scheme, and tax-efficient payroll giving to your favourite charities.
• Growth & recognition — Funding for professional qualifications, monthly Employee of the Month awards (£250 bonus), and referral bonuses of up to £1,500.
• Community & wellbeing — Regular Wellbeing Workshops, 30+ Wellbeing Champions, a paid Volunteer Day, and an online perks platform with discounts on top brands, days out, and gym memberships.

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