Job Purpose
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. That’s why our Commercial team is passionate about creating an environment where people can be creative and, innovative to deliver their best work. The Lead Administrator role is right at the heart of the Buying team and will be crucial for overseeing the Buying Assistants within the area. You will support the Books category team by making it possible to get new ranges into stores and will be integral to delivering the day- to- day implementation.

What you’ll do

• You will be a key role in the wider admin community, overseeing the workload across the Buying Admin function in your area, driving continuous improvement to our processes and ensuring robust checks are in place
• Manage the set up and maintenance of lines/range
• Manage the store communications for category activations
• Maintain the pricing and promotions for the Books category
• Manage the pricing of all lines/range including maintaining any necessary checks vs relevant competitors
• Manage the set up and maintenance of all promotional activity, including raising invoices and managing margin funding on the system
• Run ad hoc data and analysis
• You will be the first point of contact for managing store feedback on behalf of the Books team

Who you are

• Previous commercial/retail admin experience
• Computer literate - experience using Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint)
• Great stakeholder management
• Excellent admin and organizational ability
• Resilient and adaptable in a fast- paced environment
• Strong numerical skills
• Ability to demonstrate problem solving skills
• Proactive and resourceful
• Great team player
• Ideally a booklover

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus based on company and personal performance d
• Hybrid working model from home and in the office
• 24 Days holiday, plus your Birthday off, plus Bank Holidays with an opportunity to buy extra days holiday
• Finish at 4pm on a Friday
• Staff discount card for stores and online

Who we are
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 11,000 colleagues, we are all on the same journey to a better business through our commitments to our planet, people and the communities we serve.

For UK Travel our mission is simple - to create value for our stakeholders by providing a platform for global brands responsible for essentials and technology in airports (including our InMotion stores), hospitals, rail stations and other markets. Our office is based in a buzzing part of central London close to Liverpool Street Station. We are an ambitious team that thrives on pace, collaboration and innovation resulting in a real entrepreneurial culture at all levels. It’s perfect for people who are happy to use their initiative and embrace life outside their comfort zone.