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Design Assistant - Maternity contract
Location: Edinburgh
Salary: £25,000 per annum
Employment Type: Permanent – Part-time
About the Client
Simon Acres Group LTD are representing an established and highly regarded business operating within the KBB and interiors sector. This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional and customer-focused team offering high-quality interior solutions to its clients.
About the Role
This is a varied position combining design support, project administration and customer service.
Working alongside an experienced team, the successful candidate will assist with the coordination of customer projects and the day-to-day administration required to ensure an efficient and professional service.
For someone looking to develop their design career, there will also be opportunities to gain greater involvement in projects as their knowledge and experience progress.
Key Responsibilities:
Providing administrative and project support to the design and sales team.
Preparing and maintaining customer and project documentation.
Managing correspondence and updating internal records.
Responding to customer enquiries and providing ongoing project support.
Liaising with customers, suppliers and other parties involved in projects.
Assisting with the coordination of orders and project information.
Supporting customers following their initial purchase where required.
Ensuring project details and documentation are accurate and up to date.
Helping the wider team deliver a consistently high standard of customer service.
Becoming involved in design-related work and smaller projects as experience develops.
Requirements / Skills:
Previous experience within KBB, interiors, home improvement or another design-focused environment would be advantageous.
Strong administrative and organisational abilities.
An interest in interior design and customer-led projects.
Excellent attention to detail.
Confident written and verbal communication skills.
Professional and personable approach to customer service.
Ability to prioritise a varied workload and work to deadlines.
Comfortable using standard Microsoft Office applications.
Proactive, adaptable and comfortable working as part of a team.
Previous CAD or design software experience would be beneficial but is not essential.
What’s on Offer:
£21,000 – £25,000 per annum, depending on experience.
Permanent position.
Full-time or part-time hours considered.
Weekday working.
Employee benefits package.
Opportunity to develop further within the KBB and interiors sector.
Exposure to a variety of customer projects.
Support and development from an experienced team.
Long-term career development opportunities.
How to Apply
To apply, please send your CV and a brief covering note to wendie@simonacres.co.uk or contact Wendie Brown on 07917 102482 for a confidential discussion.
Simon Acres Group LTD are acting as the employment agency for this position.