[Fulltime] Admin Assistant at Barbour

Tue, 12 May 2026 13:00:05 +0100

Admin Assistant

Barbour House - South Sheilds

Competitive

Position Overview:

We are currently recruiting for an Admin Assistant to join our Global Sales Support team based at our Head Office in South Shields. The role will provide administration support to the Global Sales Support Key Accounts team who’s goal it is to manage customer order books and ensure on time delivery of their orders as well as providing world class customer service in line with business objectives and the Barbour values.

*The expectation for this role is 5 days onsite*

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Process sales orders, take telephone orders and enquiries and reply to correspondence within specified time limits (KPI’s).
Provide customer order book reports.
Create shipments for deliveries to customers via our global warehouses.
Order cancellations are kept up to date by month end and details recorded.
Process forward orders within the ordering timetable & ensure they are accurate.
Complete order line re-dates and rephasing of orders depending on delivery dates of product.
Control the return of goods by issuing a returns number up to the agreed limit.
Develop positive relationships and contribute to a positive environment.
Develop commercial awareness of our product ranges, customer base & global markets.
Plan workload in accordance with department priorities, complete tasks within the required timescale.
Provide direct sales support to Sales Management as required.
To assist with general administration activities as designated by the Key Accounts team & Department Managers.

Skills and Experience:

Excellent communication skills to build strong relationships both internally and externally.
Proactive planning/time management skills to enable effective prioritisation of workload.
Able to make appropriate decisions using own initiative.
Ability to contribute to a harmonious team environment.
Enthusiastic, positive persona with an approachable manner.
Confident to express views within team activities.
Demonstrate willingness to learn.
Ability to work under pressure, within closely managed deadlines.
Able to quickly identify solutions to overcome difficulties.
Effective administration skills including Microsoft packages.
Flexible attitude and approach to workload in the department.

Benefits:

Discretionary Company bonus scheme
Staff Discount
Staff Shop
Healthcare Cash Plan
25 days holiday as standard increasing with length of service plus bank holidays
Access to training and development activities to support your career development
Operate hybrid & flexible working
4pm finish on a Friday
Wellbeing support
Refer a friend bonus scheme
Reward & Recognition Program
Length of service rewards

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.

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[Parttime] Shop and Museum Supervisor at TUC

Mon, 11 May 2026 12:00:03 +0100

Hours: 21 per week (0.6 FTE), worked across three days, including weekends and bank holidays on a rota (additional/altered working hours may be required during peak periods and key events)
Contract: Permanent

About the role

The Tolpuddle Martyrs’ Museum, shop and festival commemorate the six farm workers who, in 1834, were punished for forming a union and later freed after a historic, union‑led campaign. Today, Tolpuddle remains a place of pilgrimage for trade unionists and visitors from around the world. The Museum tells the story of the Martyrs’ arrest, trial and legacy, while the site also hosts the annual Tolpuddle Martyrs’ Festival and includes the Martyrs’ Memorial Cottages, home to retired trade unionists.

We are seeking a Shop and Museum Supervisor to join our small, dedicated team. Working closely with the Tolpuddle Museum and Shop Manager, you will help ensure a high‑quality visitor experience, support the smooth running of the museum and shop, and contribute to promoting the Tolpuddle Martyrs’ legacy.

This is a varied, hands‑on role combining retail supervision, online shop management, visitor engagement and operational support across the site.

Key responsibilities

Supervise daily shop and museum operations, including opening/closing, customer service and till duties
Work well and flexibly with customers, visitors and residents
Maintain stock levels, pricing, displays and accurate sales records
Manage and promote the online shop, product listings, stock checks, order processing and customer communication
Liaise with suppliers and handle deliveries and stock administration
Provide front‑of‑house support and share information about the Tolpuddle Martyrs with visitors
Assist with general site upkeep, administration and health and safety compliance
Support museum events including the Tolpuddle Martyrs’ Festival, including during weekends, bank holidays and occasional evenings.

As with all similar TUC jobs, security clearance checks (DBS) will form part of the appointment process.

If this sounds like you, then please take a look at the job description and person specification for this post.

We welcome applications from any candidate but are particularly keen to receive applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, who are underrepresented in this area.

Closing date: 25th May 2026

Shortlist date: 26th May 2026

Interview date: 9th June 2026

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