Job Description About the Role: Ready to start your Joules Journey? Prepare to be part of a dynamic, hard-working, collaborative and inspirational team, creating and bringing product to market season after season for our iconic British brand. You can expect a journey outlined with clear goals and aspirations shared by the whole business whilst building cross-collaborative relationships including the opportunity to work with our Founder; Tom Joule, and his Senior Team who have a wealth of knowledge to share. Step into the role of Assistant Garment Technologist (12 Month Fixed Term Contract) here at Joules Head Office! What to expect on a day to day basis: To work with and support the Menswear Senior Garment Technologist with their day to day duties. Set up initial workbooks for new styles. Measuring of fit samples - updating technical workbooks. Log all fit samples onto the fit list, organise fit samples and fit rail prior to fit sessions. Take notes and contribute during fit sessions. Action fit comments following fit sessions. Chase samples from Suppliers. Workbook management - saving workbooks down for quality control [QC] inspection. Monitoring QC system and helping to assist with queries. Collection of department post and parcels. Sample management - Maintain the storage of fit/production samples in season and prepare them for disposal at the end of season. Manage technology critical path for product area, reporting any exceptions to the line manager. Working as an important support to the Buying, Merchandising and Design teams. About You: From a technical and operational perspective, it would also be advantageous if you: A relevant qualification or relevant experience. Excellent communication and organisational skills. Interest in quality and an awareness of garment construction. To be able to communicate with overseas suppliers. A relevant qualification at degree or equivalent level. Menswear experience would be desirable but not essential. High level of awareness and sense of urgency. Experience of manufacturing environment, preferably within the pattern-cutting, grading and product development area. What we value most here at Joules is your ability to really align with who we are as a Brand. So, if you: Have a keen interest in the fashion and retail industry Are fearlessly creative with ideas to share Are not afraid to fail and grow Have a genuine positivity for the future of our brand and all we can achieve Are adaptable and can embrace change Can work collaboratively and are always ready to give it your all Enjoy celebrating success Then look no further, the role of Assistant Garment Technologist was made for you! Where will you be working? This is a full time, 12 month fixed term contract role based at ‘The Barn’ - Joules’ purpose built Head Office in Market Harborough, Leicestershire. This role is office based working onsite, as we believe this is where we make the best decisions together. Your Application Due to the high volume of applications received for our roles, please note that applications not accompanied by a relevant cover letter are unlikely to be progressed. Please review the following Joules Cover Letter advice to support your application. Sponsorship In accordance with Home Office guidance successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. Joules does not hold a Sponsor Licence and would not, therefore, be able to sponsor a successful candidate under the Skilled Worker route. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the right to work without sponsorship. Please note that we may close the advert early if the required level of applications is received - this role requires an immediate start so apply now to receive early consideration. About Us Give your career a breath of fresh (countryside) air. For the colourful and carefree who make the most out of life, Joules is the British country lifestyle brand that encourages all of life’s adventures. At Joules, we design clothing, accessories and homeware for all the family. Alongside a whole lot more. We are inspired by nature. We have fun. And we care. It’s been quite a journey from when we started way back in 1989. And thanks to staying true to our roots, and a team that is always wanting to do better, we’re pleased that the adventure is as exciting as ever. We think it’s your time to join in the fun. About The Team 25% off most Joules, NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT) Up to 10% off most partner brands & Branded Beauty products Access to fantastic discounts at our staff shops Clothing Allowance Family Day and Volunteering Leave Reward Schemes - From a cycle to work scheme to discounts with nearly 1000 retailers Life assurance Pension Fantastic L&D opportunities A bold and vibrant place to work Free on-site Parking & low cost EV charging points Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change. We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email headoffice_joulesHR@next.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.