Student Placement - Showroom Assistant

Company Description:

The Barbour story began in 1894 in South Shields in the North East of England. Founder John Barbour began supplying oilskins and other garments to protect the growing community of sailors, fishermen and dockers. Still family owned and now fifth generation, Barbour HQ remains in South Shields. Under the leadership of Chairman Dame Margaret Barbour, Barbour has grown into a lifestyle brand sold in over 55 countries worldwide including Europe, the US and Asia offering a wardrobe of stylish functional clothing, footwear and accessories inspired by the unique values of the British countryside. The iconic Barbour Bedale and Barbour Beaufort wax jackets continue to be made by hand in the factory in South Shields. In 2020, Barbour launched Wax for Life, an overarching name for all of Barbour's wax services designed to encourage customers to extend the life of their wax garments. Wax for Life includes re-waxing and repairs (first introduced in 1921) and Barbour Re-Loved an upcycling circularity initiative. Each year over 70,000 wax garments are sent back to Barbour globally to be repaired, rewaxed or altered.

Position Overview:

We are excited to announce that we have opened the application process for our Barbour Showroom Assistant Student Placement within our team at Holford Yard, London. This role requires supporting the Showroom Coordinator during all key sell ins with the running of the showroom. In Barbour's paid placement programme, students get a full immersion into the brand's culture for a 12-month period. In line with Barbour's aim to offer essential training to students wishing to work in the fashion business, this role has been developed so that you can gain experience in how design and development functions and the interaction across the business. This opportunity will be a temporary training contract from Summer 2026 - Summer 2027.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Working on reception, assisting in checking in appointments, deliveries and the showroom diary.
• Assisting with sell in activities including showroom set, steaming of samples, in showroom VM support throughout the season in line with brand guidelines and assisting with pack down.
• Back of House - ensuring all stockrooms are organised.
• Coordinating and sending samples to key partners.
• Supporting the sales team with refreshments and organised lunches with key partners.
• Direct phone support to the showroom.

Skills and Experience:

• Studying a Fashion related degree.
• Demonstrates high standards of organisation, planning and attention to detail.
• Comfortable with teamwork or working independently.
• Self-motivated and able to demonstrate a flexible approach and attitude to workload.
• Information Technology including: Outlook, Word, Excel & Internet Packages.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Additional Information:

• To apply for this placement, you must be currently studying an Undergraduate Sandwich Degree Course and able to undertake 12 months in industry as part of your course.

Benefits:

• Staff discount
• 25 days holiday as standard plus bank holidays
• Access to training and development activities to support your studies
• Operate hybrid & flexible working
• 4pm finish on a Friday
• Wellbeing support
• Reward & Recognition Program

Note: In the event that a sufficient volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.