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 in order to do 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 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 will be doing:

• Overseeing the workload across the Buying Admin function in your area, driving continuous improvement to our processes and ensuring robust checks are in place.
• Managing the set up and maintenance of lines/range.
• Sourcing new line information from suppliers.
• Managing the store communications for category activations.
• Maintaining the pricing and promotions for the category.
• Managing the pricing of all lines/range including maintaining any necessary checks vs relevant competitors.
• Managing the set up and maintenance of all promotional activity, including raising invoices and managing margin funding on the system.
• Running ad hoc data and analysis.

What we are looking for:

• Previous commercial/retail admin experience
• Computer literate - experience using Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint)
• Excellent admin and organisational ability
• Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
• Strong numerical skills
• Ability to demonstrate problem solving skills.

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

About us:

Celebrating over 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 5,000 colleagues, we are all on the same journey to a better business through our commitments to our planet, people and the communities we serve.

Our UK Travel 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. It’s perfect for people who are happy to use their initiative and embrace life outside their comfort zone.

At WHSmith, we’re all about creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace where everyone can be themselves and do their best. No matter your background, age, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, race or ethnicity, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation or anything else that makes you, you—you’re welcome here.

We’re also open to flexible working where possible, so if that’s something you need, let’s chat. And if you need any adjustments during the selection process, just let our Talent Acquisition team know—we’re happy to help!