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Junior Space Planner
Based; Greenbridge, Swindon
Grade; B

At WHSmith our people are at the heart of everything we do. They are the ones that go the extra mile for our customers. The ones that enable our growth.

We now have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Space Planner to join our High Street Space & Display Planning team at our Support Centre in Swindon.

The main purpose of a Junior Space Planner is to support the many different tasks within the Space Planning team, working cross functionally with other areas of the High Street business. This role would suit someone with a keen interest in space planning, visual merchandising, space analytics and has a good eye for detail.

What you will be doing

• Accountability for the planning, administration and maintenance of off fixture display units in High Street stores
• Supporting with the ongoing administration of the ranging system
• Supporting the Display Planning team in some aspects of the planogram development and creation (including live builds)
• Providing occasional physical support in maintaining in the Greenbridge Merchandising centre
• Being able to manage own workload

What we are looking for

• You will ideally have a retail background, with instore experience
• PC literate, confident with Excel and other Microsoft packages
• This role requires commercial acumen with excellent attention to detail
• Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential, with the ability to create and maintain effective relationships both inside and outside of a team
• Ability to remain calm in a fast-paced environment working to tight deadlines

How we reward our teams

• Hybrid working model from home and in the office
• 4pm Friday finish
• Flexible Working
• 24 days holiday, plus your Birthday off, plus Bank Holidays with an opportunity to buy extra days holiday
• Family friendly leave
• Company pension scheme
• Sharesave Scheme
• Annual Bonus based on company and Personal Performance
• Competitive salary
• Staff discount card for stores and online

About us

Celebrating 230 years, we’re proud to have grown and evolved into a globally recognised brand present in over 30 countries around the world, and we’re proud to be that air of familiarity people love and trust on their journey, both in life and through life. As a diverse group of over 12,000 colleagues, we are all on the same journey to a better business through our commitments to our planet, people and the communities we serve.

WHSmith have occupied our place as the Hub of the High Street and in our customers’ hearts since 1792. Across our diverse estate of c.525 stores on UK high streets, with our wide-ranging store sizes and formats, we sell a large range of products including stationery, greeting cards, art and craft, newspapers, magazines, books and drinks. We are an ambitious team that thrives on pace, collaboration and innovation resulting in a real entrepreneurial culture.

WHSmith are proud to be an inclusive employer, we want our colleagues to feel welcome, and free to be themselves with us.