Buying and Merch

Based at our Head Office in Whyteleafe, Surrey (CR3 0GG), just outside of Croydon.

Hybrid working, 2 days at head office and 3 days working from home, plus flexi core hours.

Our benefits are worth getting excited about… 50% staff discount, colleague social events and a paid day off for your Birthday, to name a few!

We're growing our Hardgoods Product team! Join an iconic brand that empowers customers, pushes boundaries and creates market-leading pleasure products.

We're looking for an organised and detail-focused Assistant Hardgoods Product Technologist to support the development of safe, compliant and high-quality products. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders you'll coordinate product testing, maintain compliance documentation and support products throughout their journey from concept to launch.

This is a fantastic opportunity to build a career in Product Technology and help shape the next generation of innovative products.

The role:

As an Assistant Hardgoods Product Technologist, you'll report to the Hardgoods Product Technologist and work closely with our Buying, Merchandising and supplier partners. You'll play an important role in ensuring our products are safe, compliant and delivered to the highest quality standards.

• Supporting the Hardgoods Product Technologist across multiple product categories.
• Coordinating product testing, compliance and certification activities.
• Assisting with compliance requirements including UKCA/CE, REACH, RoHS, GPSR and Electrical Safety regulations.
• Supporting the implementation of compliance and labelling requirements.
• Maintaining accurate technical files, compliance records and product workbooks.
• Supporting the product sealing and approval process to ensure technical standards are met and documented.
• Managing and maintaining product data within internal systems.
• Tracking technical critical path deadlines and helping ensure products launch on time.
• Working closely with suppliers to support product quality, consistency and compliance.
• Assisting with product investigations, quality improvements and issue resolution.
• Supporting customer queries and sharing feedback to drive continuous improvement.
• Building strong relationships with Buying, Merchandising and wider business teams to support successful product delivery.
• Be a true brand ambassador, championing our Ann Summers values at all times

You'll be great if you…

• Have previous experience as an Assistant Product Technologist or Product Development Administrator, ideally in the electrical, beauty or cosmetic industry.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines.
• Strong administration and data management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and with external suppliers.
• An interest in product technology, compliance, quality or product development.
• An affinity with our brand, products and values

At Ann Summers, we are proud to continue embracing inclusion, diversity, and equality in our everyday practices, supporting our people to be themselves. We are committed to building teams with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and views.

What do we bring to the party?

Being part of the AS team offers some fab benefits, not only is it a great business to be part of, but you will also enjoy:

• 31 days holiday (including Bank Holidays), plus an extra day for each year you’re with us, up to a set limit.
• Your birthday off, because it’s worth celebrating!
• Holiday purchase scheme for a little extra flexibility
• Workplace pension
• 50% staff discount and sample sales
• Reward Gateway that’s packed with perks and savings
• Regular social events and engagement initiatives
• Access to THRIVE, our brilliant learning platform
• Employee Support Programme via the Retail Trust
• Eye care vouchers
• Free onsite parking or a Season Ticket Loan

A bit about Ann Summers

You might know us as the destination for must-have lingerie, or even the inventors of the Rampant Rabbit, and you’re right, but we’re SO much more than that…

We’re a unique brand that strives to EMPOWER, lives to PUSH BOUNDARIES, gets kicks off MAKING IT HAPPEN and is ALWAYS INCLUSIVE!

Your candidate journey

If your application is successfully shortlisted, you will be contacted for an initial telephone chat to discuss the role and your experience.

If your application progresses to the interview stage, you will first have a virtual interview with the Hiring Manager and a member of the Talent team. Following this, you will be invited to Head Office to take part in an interactive, task-based interview.

We regret that due to high volumes, we are unable to acknowledge every application.

Unfortunately we cannot offer sponsorship for this role, applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Ann Summers complies with all GDPR policies, and by responding to this ad, your details will be kept on record for a total of 12 months unless expressed otherwise.

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