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 are looking for a highly analytical and organised Space Planning Executive to join our Space & Format team. This role plays a key part in shaping how space is used across our UK and International WHSmith and InMotion stores, ensuring the right ranges are delivered in the right space to maximise commercial performance.

You will own critical space data, support major space change cycles, and work collaboratively across multiple teams to deliver new initiatives, store changes and new openings.

What you will be doing:

• Owning and maintaining the Store Space database for UK and International businesses, which drives ranging decisions across all WHSmith and InMotion stores
• Supporting the bi-annual space change cycle, working closely with Central teams to deliver new space initiatives
• Managing the retail delivery process for Space & Format, ensuring planograms, layouts and coded spreadsheets are accurate and delivered on time
• Overseeing the store space change request and feedback process, enabling effective space and range changes
• Working alongside the Layout Planning team to deliver new stores with optimal space allocation, reflecting current strategy and new initiatives
• Collaborating cross-functionally to solve problems and identify best practices in ranging and space allocation
• Supporting Format Strategy trials and projects through accurate data analysis, presentation and clear communication
• Managing and supporting commercial projects requiring space changes, from planning through to implementation
• Maintaining and developing a suite of tools to support space decisions for existing stores, new stores, resizes and relocations

What we are looking for:

You’ll be a detail-oriented and analytically minded individual who enjoys working with data and collaborating across teams:

• Strong analytical capability with a high level of numeracy
• Ability to interpret and communicate insights from detailed reports
• Advanced Excel skills
• Excellent attention to detail with solid record-keeping experience
• A positive, can-do attitude with a willingness to learn
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise your own workload
• Engaging and influential communication skills

How we reward our teams:

• Hybrid Working Model from home and in the office
• 4pm Friday Finish
• Flexible Working
• 24Days 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
• Staff Discount Card for stores and online

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!