Office Assistant

the fold

Office Assistant

Salary Not Specified

the fold, City of Westminster

  • Part time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 17 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 0d2e710abb1f42cbba1eff72b545bf69

Full Job Description

Reporting to the Head of Customer Experience & Culture, the Office Assistant will provide administrative and operational support to the Fold's team of 60 people in our Head Office in Bermondsey, London., Record Keeping and Documentation:

  • Support the People Manager with HR administration and ensure HR processes are followed.

  • Ensure processes are followed and records are accurate and kept up to date.

  • Maintain IT and computer equipment inventory.

  • Maintain Pass card, Keys and Alarm inventory.


  • Operations:
  • Maintain office facilities and day to day operations to ensure the smooth running of the office.

  • Front of house and first point of contact for employees, visitors, and deliveries.

  • Point of contact for the team and business associates.

  • Support onboarding administration.

  • Manage phone & broadband service providers.

  • IT Systems administration, adding and removal of users.

  • Basic IT support and arranging IT services when required.

  • Stock control - office supplies, purchasing and maintaining supplies.

  • Involved in organising meet and learn events and coordinate the social committee.

  • Demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills.

  • Advocate of the Fold's culture, values and ways of working.

  • Support initiatives to recognise and reward team anniversaries and success.

  • Plan and arrange team socials with the social committee.

  • Help maintain health and safety procedures and risk assessments., We are an ambitious, supportive, passionate team who love what we do. We are Founder-led, and we lead by example - never compromising on our quality. We strive to uphold a values based working culture with five key principle across the business:

  • 1. Be Humbitious: Be ambitious for yourself and The Fold in a humble way - don't be a diva.
    2. Wrap it up with a bow on it: Be a completer finisher, be able to trust others to take on a job completely and fully, and earn that same trust yourself.
    3. Be Empowered: Take on responsibility, share your views confidently but kindly, feel ownership, take pride in results,
    4. Fold Gold Standard: Quality and professionalism, don't just 'let it go', pride ourselves on attention to detail and excellence in everything we do, deliver results.
    5. Embrace, pace, progress and adventure: Know that to fully embrace our ambition and our challenges, this will mean stepping out of your comfort zone - get comfortable being uncomfortable., PLEASE NOTE: When attaching your CV or work examples it is very important that you name your files to include your name and not just "cv.doc" or "curriculum vitae.docx" or "my_illustration.jpg". Instead use a format like this "joe_bloggs_cv.docx"

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    The Fold seeks a positive, can-do Office Assistant with good communication skills., The Office Assistant will be personable and approachable, have a keen interest in implementing and improving work processes, have a systematic approach and can demonstrate good attention to detail. This role presents the opportunity to grow and develop to Office Management.,
  • Proficiency in Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint

  • Show good written and spoken communication skills, with the ability to communicate to all levels.

  • Demonstrate excellent planning and organisational skills, with the ability to work under pressure, to manage multiple projects.

  • Proficient with spreadsheets and Excel.

  • Experience using office management software such as G-suite and MS Office.

  • Knowledge of basic IT, able to help support troubleshoot IT issues.

  • Interest in learning and developing skills in Office Management.

  • Good time management.

  • Analytical abilities and aptitude in problem-solving, team player, and have supportive attitude to the team.

  • Contribute to a strong sense of positive working culture and creative environment.

  • Desire to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment including a can-do roll-up-sleeves attitude to enjoy and have fun with daily change and challenges.

  • Cappable of decision making and able to use initiative.

  • A committed energetic, motivated contributor to The Fold, going above and beyond the role with a proactive attitude to work as part of The Fold team.


  • Beneficial:
  • Experience in retail/ hospitality or office administration will be helpful

  • Ideally, interested in the fashion/ retail industry.

    About: The Fold is an award-winning womenswear brand with a mission to empower women to realise their ambitions. The brand creates beautiful, high quality collections for women to feel their confident best. The Fold has a wide reaching international audience and has dressed some of the world's most influential female leaders and innovators.

    25 days holidays in addition to the usual bank holidays

  • Inspiring Q&A talks with leading professionals

  • A uniform allowance

  • A friends and family discount policy with 50% off full retail price

  • Bike to work scheme, save on the cost of bikes and equipment

  • Pension scheme

  • Regular team socials

  • You can expect to enjoy complimentary coffee, fresh fruit and treats. Out of work we've enjoyed Secret Cinema, Crazy Gold, Escape Rooms, Ice skating as well as enjoying homemade cocktails and casual beers