Micro Space Planner

Join WHSmith as a Micro Space Planner

Shape the space. Shape the sales. Shape the future of retail.

At WHSmith, our people are at the heart of everything we do. They’re the ones who go the extra mile for our customers and power our growth. In our innovative Space & Format team, we create environments where creativity thrives, ideas grow, and everyone is encouraged to do their best work.

We’re now looking for a Micro Space Planner to join us—someone who loves analysing space, spotting trends, and transforming data into brilliant customer experiences.

• Analyse performance data to shape category ranges and improve customer choice
• Build and update planograms using our in-house systems
• Conduct sales analysis, trend reporting, and micro space reviews
• Partner closely with Trading, Merchandising and Operations teams
• Manage range and store grading to ensure the right products land in the right stores
• Prepare accurate planograms for new and refitted store openings
• Stay informed on competitor ranges and visual display techniques

• Ideally experience in visual merchandising or space planning
• Retail experience involving planograms is also highly valued
• Strong Excel skills (Pivot Tables / VLOOKUPs)
• High numeracy and confidence analysing large datasets
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Commercially minded with the ability to interpret market insights
• Confident communicator with influencing, negotiation and presentation skills

• Hybrid working – part-home, part-office (Aldgate, London E1)
• 4pm Friday finish
• Flexible working options
• 24 days’ holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off, with the option to buy more
• Company pension scheme
• Sharesave scheme
• Annual bonus based on company & personal performance
• Competitive salary and opportunities to grow your career

Ready to shape the future of WHSmith?

Apply now and help us create space that truly works.