Please, note this role is a 37,5 hours contract (12 months Mat Cover) and weekend availability is required. WHO WE ARE White Stuff was established in 1985 through a simple idea. This idea grew and now we have shops and concessions in the UK and internationally, selling women's and men's clothing as well as beautiful accessories and homeware. Our original prints (all designed in house), intricate details and considered design touches reflect our personality and make us subtly distinctive. Our people are at the heart of our brand, constantly moving and driving us forward. We're sociable, talented and likeminded and we're not hierarchical or political in how we do business. We encourage entrepreneurial ideas and accountability at all levels. WHO YOU ARE You'll be passionate about Retail and Fashion. You'll have experience driving the commercial success of a shop and leading a team, and you'll be able to inspire others with your passion and expertise. You will be your true self and bring out the best in others too. PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THE JOB The Shop Manager position holds overall responsibility for their shop. Taking ownership and the initiative to drive performance through managing KPIs, ensuring customers have the best possible shopping experience, developing the team and ensuring White Stuff's presence in the local community. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING You'll report to your Area Manager and sit within our Retail team. Customer Experience Training, driving, and coaching the team to deliver an amazing instore customer experience in line with our pillars (Be Friendly, Be Valuable, Be Inspiring) throughout the Customer Journey. Ensuring the team meets customer needs through multichannel shopping and endless aisle orders. Ensuring customers are engaged with our brand through email newsletter sign ups, purchase tagging, and e-receipts. Product Presentation and Visual Standards Evaluating floor layout and sales trends regularly, taking action to ensure the shop floor responds to commercial opportunity. Ensuring the team understand the features of our products and can explain these to our customers to support their styling and purchase decisions. Ensuring that product and shop standards are excellent and maintained at all times. Implementing brand VM standards and layouts within the shop and making placement decisions to best suit shop, market and customer. Creating a commercial environment in the shop where the team consistently evaluates the floor layout and KPIs and takes appropriate action to ensure the shop floor is responding to commercial opportunities. Evaluating shop product package and feeding back to Area Manager any commercial opportunities. Ensuring stock levels are optimised for sales opportunities and liasing with Merchandising to influence. Commercial Management Understanding commercial opportunities for your shop and maximising these to increase sales. Coaching the team to also understand and implement these opportunities. Ensuring that the shop is working within the budgets set Leading the coordination of promotions, incentives, and key trading weekS People Management and Development Using the Learning and Development and operational tools provided to develop the team's knowledge and skillset, and help them reach their individual potential. Creating a positive team atmosphere in the shop which is focused on delivering results. Leading team briefs to ensure the team are set up with the knowledge and the motivation needed to achieve targets. Ensuring staff planning is effective to ensure that the right people are in the right places at the right times. Playing a key part in setting team objectives to ensure the team are working together to achieve goals. Attracting, recruiting and retaining high calibre team members. Engaging with succession planning to ensure that we are growing our own talent. Actively seeking opportunities in the local area that could benefit the shop such local events. Ensures the team receives regular praise and feedback to support their engagement and continuous development. Leading annual and interim reviews for the team, with objectives monitored throughout the year. Shop Operations Leading efficient and accurate delivery and replenishment processes. Playing a key role in organising stocktake and ensuring an accurate reconciliation. Ensuring that ship from store and Click and Collect processes are managed effectively by the team. Being a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. Leading Health and Safety processes within the shop and ensuring team compliance. Developing professional relationships with other teams and areas of the business. Doing Good Stuff Living our Values, making sure these are alive in the shop. Holding an awareness of our charity partner and the positive impact this has including supporting any events or charity promotions. Understanding our approach to ethical sourcing and environmental impact to be able to explain this to our customers and the team. WHAT WE'LL OFFER YOU As a Shop Manager at White Stuff you will be entitled to an array of great benefits, some of which include: Quarterly bonus opportunity Up to 25 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays 2 extra (paid!) days off per year to volunteer in the local community 50% discount and a uniform per annum BUPA Medical and Dental Insurance Healthcare cash plan and Life Assurance Interest free season ticket loan Pension Contribution We are committed to creating an environment where we can all be proud to work and be ourselves. Part of this commitment is being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, and age .
Jun 26, 2025
Full time
Please, note this role is a 37,5 hours contract (12 months Mat Cover) and weekend availability is required. WHO WE ARE White Stuff was established in 1985 through a simple idea. This idea grew and now we have shops and concessions in the UK and internationally, selling women's and men's clothing as well as beautiful accessories and homeware. Our original prints (all designed in house), intricate details and considered design touches reflect our personality and make us subtly distinctive. Our people are at the heart of our brand, constantly moving and driving us forward. We're sociable, talented and likeminded and we're not hierarchical or political in how we do business. We encourage entrepreneurial ideas and accountability at all levels. WHO YOU ARE You'll be passionate about Retail and Fashion. You'll have experience driving the commercial success of a shop and leading a team, and you'll be able to inspire others with your passion and expertise. You will be your true self and bring out the best in others too. PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THE JOB The Shop Manager position holds overall responsibility for their shop. Taking ownership and the initiative to drive performance through managing KPIs, ensuring customers have the best possible shopping experience, developing the team and ensuring White Stuff's presence in the local community. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING You'll report to your Area Manager and sit within our Retail team. Customer Experience Training, driving, and coaching the team to deliver an amazing instore customer experience in line with our pillars (Be Friendly, Be Valuable, Be Inspiring) throughout the Customer Journey. Ensuring the team meets customer needs through multichannel shopping and endless aisle orders. Ensuring customers are engaged with our brand through email newsletter sign ups, purchase tagging, and e-receipts. Product Presentation and Visual Standards Evaluating floor layout and sales trends regularly, taking action to ensure the shop floor responds to commercial opportunity. Ensuring the team understand the features of our products and can explain these to our customers to support their styling and purchase decisions. Ensuring that product and shop standards are excellent and maintained at all times. Implementing brand VM standards and layouts within the shop and making placement decisions to best suit shop, market and customer. Creating a commercial environment in the shop where the team consistently evaluates the floor layout and KPIs and takes appropriate action to ensure the shop floor is responding to commercial opportunities. Evaluating shop product package and feeding back to Area Manager any commercial opportunities. Ensuring stock levels are optimised for sales opportunities and liasing with Merchandising to influence. Commercial Management Understanding commercial opportunities for your shop and maximising these to increase sales. Coaching the team to also understand and implement these opportunities. Ensuring that the shop is working within the budgets set Leading the coordination of promotions, incentives, and key trading weekS People Management and Development Using the Learning and Development and operational tools provided to develop the team's knowledge and skillset, and help them reach their individual potential. Creating a positive team atmosphere in the shop which is focused on delivering results. Leading team briefs to ensure the team are set up with the knowledge and the motivation needed to achieve targets. Ensuring staff planning is effective to ensure that the right people are in the right places at the right times. Playing a key part in setting team objectives to ensure the team are working together to achieve goals. Attracting, recruiting and retaining high calibre team members. Engaging with succession planning to ensure that we are growing our own talent. Actively seeking opportunities in the local area that could benefit the shop such local events. Ensures the team receives regular praise and feedback to support their engagement and continuous development. Leading annual and interim reviews for the team, with objectives monitored throughout the year. Shop Operations Leading efficient and accurate delivery and replenishment processes. Playing a key role in organising stocktake and ensuring an accurate reconciliation. Ensuring that ship from store and Click and Collect processes are managed effectively by the team. Being a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. Leading Health and Safety processes within the shop and ensuring team compliance. Developing professional relationships with other teams and areas of the business. Doing Good Stuff Living our Values, making sure these are alive in the shop. Holding an awareness of our charity partner and the positive impact this has including supporting any events or charity promotions. Understanding our approach to ethical sourcing and environmental impact to be able to explain this to our customers and the team. WHAT WE'LL OFFER YOU As a Shop Manager at White Stuff you will be entitled to an array of great benefits, some of which include: Quarterly bonus opportunity Up to 25 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays 2 extra (paid!) days off per year to volunteer in the local community 50% discount and a uniform per annum BUPA Medical and Dental Insurance Healthcare cash plan and Life Assurance Interest free season ticket loan Pension Contribution We are committed to creating an environment where we can all be proud to work and be ourselves. Part of this commitment is being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, and age .
Please, note this role is a 37,5 hours contract (12 months Mat Cover) and weekend availability is required. WHO WE ARE White Stuff was established in 1985 through a simple idea. This idea grew and now we have shops and concessions in the UK and internationally, selling women's and men's clothing as well as beautiful accessories and homeware. Our original prints (all designed in house), intricate details and considered design touches reflect our personality and make us subtly distinctive. Our people are at the heart of our brand, constantly moving and driving us forward. We're sociable, talented and likeminded and we're not hierarchical or political in how we do business. We encourage entrepreneurial ideas and accountability at all levels. WHO YOU ARE You'll be passionate about Retail and Fashion. You'll have experience driving the commercial success of a shop and leading a team, and you'll be able to inspire others with your passion and expertise. You will be your true self and bring out the best in others too. PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THE JOB The Shop Manager position holds overall responsibility for their shop. Taking ownership and the initiative to drive performance through managing KPIs, ensuring customers have the best possible shopping experience, developing the team and ensuring White Stuff's presence in the local community. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING You'll report to your Area Manager and sit within our Retail team. Customer Experience Training, driving, and coaching the team to deliver an amazing instore customer experience in line with our pillars (Be Friendly, Be Valuable, Be Inspiring) throughout the Customer Journey. Ensuring the team meets customer needs through multichannel shopping and endless aisle orders. Ensuring customers are engaged with our brand through email newsletter sign ups, purchase tagging, and e-receipts. Product Presentation and Visual Standards Evaluating floor layout and sales trends regularly, taking action to ensure the shop floor responds to commercial opportunity. Ensuring the team understand the features of our products and can explain these to our customers to support their styling and purchase decisions. Ensuring that product and shop standards are excellent and maintained at all times. Implementing brand VM standards and layouts within the shop and making placement decisions to best suit shop, market and customer. Creating a commercial environment in the shop where the team consistently evaluates the floor layout and KPIs and takes appropriate action to ensure the shop floor is responding to commercial opportunities. Evaluating shop product package and feeding back to Area Manager any commercial opportunities. Ensuring stock levels are optimised for sales opportunities and liasing with Merchandising to influence. Commercial Management Understanding commercial opportunities for your shop and maximising these to increase sales. Coaching the team to also understand and implement these opportunities. Ensuring that the shop is working within the budgets set Leading the coordination of promotions, incentives, and key trading weekS People Management and Development Using the Learning and Development and operational tools provided to develop the team's knowledge and skillset, and help them reach their individual potential. Creating a positive team atmosphere in the shop which is focused on delivering results. Leading team briefs to ensure the team are set up with the knowledge and the motivation needed to achieve targets. Ensuring staff planning is effective to ensure that the right people are in the right places at the right times. Playing a key part in setting team objectives to ensure the team are working together to achieve goals. Attracting, recruiting and retaining high calibre team members. Engaging with succession planning to ensure that we are growing our own talent. Actively seeking opportunities in the local area that could benefit the shop such local events. Ensures the team receives regular praise and feedback to support their engagement and continuous development. Leading annual and interim reviews for the team, with objectives monitored throughout the year. Shop Operations Leading efficient and accurate delivery and replenishment processes. Playing a key role in organising stocktake and ensuring an accurate reconciliation. Ensuring that ship from store and Click and Collect processes are managed effectively by the team. Being a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. Leading Health and Safety processes within the shop and ensuring team compliance. Developing professional relationships with other teams and areas of the business. Doing Good Stuff Living our Values, making sure these are alive in the shop. Holding an awareness of our charity partner and the positive impact this has including supporting any events or charity promotions. Understanding our approach to ethical sourcing and environmental impact to be able to explain this to our customers and the team. WHAT WE'LL OFFER YOU As a Shop Manager at White Stuff you will be entitled to an array of great benefits, some of which include: Quarterly bonus opportunity Up to 25 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays 2 extra (paid!) days off per year to volunteer in the local community 50% discount and a uniform per annum BUPA Medical and Dental Insurance Healthcare cash plan and Life Assurance Interest free season ticket loan Pension Contribution We are committed to creating an environment where we can all be proud to work and be ourselves. Part of this commitment is being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, and age .
Jun 26, 2025
Full time
Please, note this role is a 37,5 hours contract (12 months Mat Cover) and weekend availability is required. WHO WE ARE White Stuff was established in 1985 through a simple idea. This idea grew and now we have shops and concessions in the UK and internationally, selling women's and men's clothing as well as beautiful accessories and homeware. Our original prints (all designed in house), intricate details and considered design touches reflect our personality and make us subtly distinctive. Our people are at the heart of our brand, constantly moving and driving us forward. We're sociable, talented and likeminded and we're not hierarchical or political in how we do business. We encourage entrepreneurial ideas and accountability at all levels. WHO YOU ARE You'll be passionate about Retail and Fashion. You'll have experience driving the commercial success of a shop and leading a team, and you'll be able to inspire others with your passion and expertise. You will be your true self and bring out the best in others too. PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THE JOB The Shop Manager position holds overall responsibility for their shop. Taking ownership and the initiative to drive performance through managing KPIs, ensuring customers have the best possible shopping experience, developing the team and ensuring White Stuff's presence in the local community. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING You'll report to your Area Manager and sit within our Retail team. Customer Experience Training, driving, and coaching the team to deliver an amazing instore customer experience in line with our pillars (Be Friendly, Be Valuable, Be Inspiring) throughout the Customer Journey. Ensuring the team meets customer needs through multichannel shopping and endless aisle orders. Ensuring customers are engaged with our brand through email newsletter sign ups, purchase tagging, and e-receipts. Product Presentation and Visual Standards Evaluating floor layout and sales trends regularly, taking action to ensure the shop floor responds to commercial opportunity. Ensuring the team understand the features of our products and can explain these to our customers to support their styling and purchase decisions. Ensuring that product and shop standards are excellent and maintained at all times. Implementing brand VM standards and layouts within the shop and making placement decisions to best suit shop, market and customer. Creating a commercial environment in the shop where the team consistently evaluates the floor layout and KPIs and takes appropriate action to ensure the shop floor is responding to commercial opportunities. Evaluating shop product package and feeding back to Area Manager any commercial opportunities. Ensuring stock levels are optimised for sales opportunities and liasing with Merchandising to influence. Commercial Management Understanding commercial opportunities for your shop and maximising these to increase sales. Coaching the team to also understand and implement these opportunities. Ensuring that the shop is working within the budgets set Leading the coordination of promotions, incentives, and key trading weekS People Management and Development Using the Learning and Development and operational tools provided to develop the team's knowledge and skillset, and help them reach their individual potential. Creating a positive team atmosphere in the shop which is focused on delivering results. Leading team briefs to ensure the team are set up with the knowledge and the motivation needed to achieve targets. Ensuring staff planning is effective to ensure that the right people are in the right places at the right times. Playing a key part in setting team objectives to ensure the team are working together to achieve goals. Attracting, recruiting and retaining high calibre team members. Engaging with succession planning to ensure that we are growing our own talent. Actively seeking opportunities in the local area that could benefit the shop such local events. Ensures the team receives regular praise and feedback to support their engagement and continuous development. Leading annual and interim reviews for the team, with objectives monitored throughout the year. Shop Operations Leading efficient and accurate delivery and replenishment processes. Playing a key role in organising stocktake and ensuring an accurate reconciliation. Ensuring that ship from store and Click and Collect processes are managed effectively by the team. Being a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. Leading Health and Safety processes within the shop and ensuring team compliance. Developing professional relationships with other teams and areas of the business. Doing Good Stuff Living our Values, making sure these are alive in the shop. Holding an awareness of our charity partner and the positive impact this has including supporting any events or charity promotions. Understanding our approach to ethical sourcing and environmental impact to be able to explain this to our customers and the team. WHAT WE'LL OFFER YOU As a Shop Manager at White Stuff you will be entitled to an array of great benefits, some of which include: Quarterly bonus opportunity Up to 25 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays 2 extra (paid!) days off per year to volunteer in the local community 50% discount and a uniform per annum BUPA Medical and Dental Insurance Healthcare cash plan and Life Assurance Interest free season ticket loan Pension Contribution We are committed to creating an environment where we can all be proud to work and be ourselves. Part of this commitment is being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, and age .
WHO WE ARE White Stuff was established in 1985 through a simple idea. This idea grew and now we have shops and concessions in the UK and internationally, selling women's and men's clothing as well as beautiful accessories and homeware. Our original prints (all designed in house), intricate details and considered design touches reflect our personality and make us subtly distinctive. Our people are at the heart of our brand, constantly moving and driving us forward. We're sociable, talented and likeminded and we're not hierarchical or political in how we do business. We encourage entrepreneurial ideas and accountability at all levels. WHO YOU ARE You'll be passionate about Retail and Fashion. You'll have experience driving the commercial success of a shop and leading a team, and you'll be able to inspire others with your passion and expertise. You will be your true self and bring out the best in others too. PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THE JOB The Shop Manager position holds overall responsibility for their shop. Taking ownership and the initiative to drive performance through managing KPIs, ensuring customers have the best possible shopping experience, developing the team and ensuring White Stuff's presence in the local community. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING You'll report to your Area Manager and sit within our Retail team. Customer Experience Training, driving, and coaching the team to deliver an amazing instore customer experience in line with our pillars (Be Friendly, Be Valuable, Be Inspiring) throughout the Customer Journey. Ensuring the team meets customer needs through multichannel shopping and endless aisle orders. Ensuring customers are engaged with our brand through email newsletter sign ups, purchase tagging, and e-receipts. Product Presentation and Visual Standards Evaluating floor layout and sales trends regularly, taking action to ensure the shop floor responds to commercial opportunity. Ensuring the team understand the features of our products and can explain these to our customers to support their styling and purchase decisions. Ensuring that product and shop standards are excellent and maintained at all times. Implementing brand VM standards and layouts within the shop and making placement decisions to best suit shop, market and customer. Creating a commercial environment in the shop where the team consistently evaluates the floor layout and KPIs and takes appropriate action to ensure the shop floor is responding to commercial opportunities. Evaluating shop product package and feeding back to Area Manager any commercial opportunities. Ensuring stock levels are optimised for sales opportunities and liasing with Merchandising to influence. Commercial Management Understanding commercial opportunities for your shop and maximising these to increase sales. Coaching the team to also understand and implement these opportunities. Ensuring that the shop is working within the budgets set Leading the coordination of promotions, incentives, and key trading weekS People Management and Development Using the Learning and Development and operational tools provided to develop the team's knowledge and skillset, and help them reach their individual potential. Creating a positive team atmosphere in the shop which is focused on delivering results. Leading team briefs to ensure the team are set up with the knowledge and the motivation needed to achieve targets. Ensuring staff planning is effective to ensure that the right people are in the right places at the right times. Playing a key part in setting team objectives to ensure the team are working together to achieve goals. Attracting, recruiting and retaining high calibre team members. Engaging with succession planning to ensure that we are growing our own talent. Actively seeking opportunities in the local area that could benefit the shop such local events. Ensures the team receives regular praise and feedback to support their engagement and continuous development. Leading annual and interim reviews for the team, with objectives monitored throughout the year. Shop Operations Leading efficient and accurate delivery and replenishment processes. Playing a key role in organising stocktake and ensuring an accurate reconciliation. Ensuring that ship from store and Click and Collect processes are managed effectively by the team. Being a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. Leading Health and Safety processes within the shop and ensuring team compliance. Developing professional relationships with other teams and areas of the business. Doing Good Stuff Living our Values, making sure these are alive in the shop. Holding an awareness of our charity partner and the positive impact this has including supporting any events or charity promotions. Understanding our approach to ethical sourcing and environmental impact to be able to explain this to our customers and the team. WHAT WE'LL OFFER YOU As a Shop Manager at White Stuff you will be entitled to an array of great benefits, some of which include: Quarterly bonus opportunity Up to 33 days holiday per annum 2 extra (paid!) days off per year to volunteer in the local community 50% discount and a uniform per annum BUPA Medical and Dental Insurance Healthcare cash plan and Life Assurance Interest free season ticket loan Pension Contribution We are committed to creating an environment where we can all be proud to work and be ourselves. Part of this commitment is being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, and age . INDM
Feb 21, 2025
Full time
WHO WE ARE White Stuff was established in 1985 through a simple idea. This idea grew and now we have shops and concessions in the UK and internationally, selling women's and men's clothing as well as beautiful accessories and homeware. Our original prints (all designed in house), intricate details and considered design touches reflect our personality and make us subtly distinctive. Our people are at the heart of our brand, constantly moving and driving us forward. We're sociable, talented and likeminded and we're not hierarchical or political in how we do business. We encourage entrepreneurial ideas and accountability at all levels. WHO YOU ARE You'll be passionate about Retail and Fashion. You'll have experience driving the commercial success of a shop and leading a team, and you'll be able to inspire others with your passion and expertise. You will be your true self and bring out the best in others too. PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THE JOB The Shop Manager position holds overall responsibility for their shop. Taking ownership and the initiative to drive performance through managing KPIs, ensuring customers have the best possible shopping experience, developing the team and ensuring White Stuff's presence in the local community. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING You'll report to your Area Manager and sit within our Retail team. Customer Experience Training, driving, and coaching the team to deliver an amazing instore customer experience in line with our pillars (Be Friendly, Be Valuable, Be Inspiring) throughout the Customer Journey. Ensuring the team meets customer needs through multichannel shopping and endless aisle orders. Ensuring customers are engaged with our brand through email newsletter sign ups, purchase tagging, and e-receipts. Product Presentation and Visual Standards Evaluating floor layout and sales trends regularly, taking action to ensure the shop floor responds to commercial opportunity. Ensuring the team understand the features of our products and can explain these to our customers to support their styling and purchase decisions. Ensuring that product and shop standards are excellent and maintained at all times. Implementing brand VM standards and layouts within the shop and making placement decisions to best suit shop, market and customer. Creating a commercial environment in the shop where the team consistently evaluates the floor layout and KPIs and takes appropriate action to ensure the shop floor is responding to commercial opportunities. Evaluating shop product package and feeding back to Area Manager any commercial opportunities. Ensuring stock levels are optimised for sales opportunities and liasing with Merchandising to influence. Commercial Management Understanding commercial opportunities for your shop and maximising these to increase sales. Coaching the team to also understand and implement these opportunities. Ensuring that the shop is working within the budgets set Leading the coordination of promotions, incentives, and key trading weekS People Management and Development Using the Learning and Development and operational tools provided to develop the team's knowledge and skillset, and help them reach their individual potential. Creating a positive team atmosphere in the shop which is focused on delivering results. Leading team briefs to ensure the team are set up with the knowledge and the motivation needed to achieve targets. Ensuring staff planning is effective to ensure that the right people are in the right places at the right times. Playing a key part in setting team objectives to ensure the team are working together to achieve goals. Attracting, recruiting and retaining high calibre team members. Engaging with succession planning to ensure that we are growing our own talent. Actively seeking opportunities in the local area that could benefit the shop such local events. Ensures the team receives regular praise and feedback to support their engagement and continuous development. Leading annual and interim reviews for the team, with objectives monitored throughout the year. Shop Operations Leading efficient and accurate delivery and replenishment processes. Playing a key role in organising stocktake and ensuring an accurate reconciliation. Ensuring that ship from store and Click and Collect processes are managed effectively by the team. Being a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. Leading Health and Safety processes within the shop and ensuring team compliance. Developing professional relationships with other teams and areas of the business. Doing Good Stuff Living our Values, making sure these are alive in the shop. Holding an awareness of our charity partner and the positive impact this has including supporting any events or charity promotions. Understanding our approach to ethical sourcing and environmental impact to be able to explain this to our customers and the team. WHAT WE'LL OFFER YOU As a Shop Manager at White Stuff you will be entitled to an array of great benefits, some of which include: Quarterly bonus opportunity Up to 33 days holiday per annum 2 extra (paid!) days off per year to volunteer in the local community 50% discount and a uniform per annum BUPA Medical and Dental Insurance Healthcare cash plan and Life Assurance Interest free season ticket loan Pension Contribution We are committed to creating an environment where we can all be proud to work and be ourselves. Part of this commitment is being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, and age . INDM
White Stuff was established in 1985 through a simple idea. This idea grew and now we have shops and concessions in the UK and internationally, selling women's and men's clothing as well as beautiful accessories and homeware. Our original prints (all designed in house), intricate details and considered design touches reflect our personality and make us subtly distinctive. Our people are at the heart of our brand, constantly moving and driving us forward. We're sociable, talented and like-minded and we're not hierarchical or political in how we do business. We encourage entrepreneurial ideas and accountability at all levels. Primary objective of the job: The Assistant Buyer will support the Buyer in driving the departmental product strategy. They will framework, develop and build relevant seasonal ranges in line with the Brand critical path. They will also support the Buyer in managing the departmental critical path from product evolution to delivery. This role is known as Assistant Buyer (Level 3) internally. Who you are: We are looking for an experienced Assistant Buyer who can demonstrate the following: Previous experience at AB level, managing your own area with an understanding of the buying calendar and range building process. Experience of developing and planning product with Design and Merchandising. Ability to formulate a clear directional strategy for individual area of responsibility. Strong negotiator with clear vision on departmental and divisional margin targets. Key collaborator demonstrating ability to work across functions and departments to deliver on full Brand vision. A tenacious, positive attitude with a willingness for continuous improvement in the role, and a desire to develop yourself and junior members of the team. Positive & proactive approach to building & maintaining strong relationships with key internal & external stakeholders. Team player with solid experience at managing BAA level. Able to identify problems and make suggestions for improvements/solutions. Takes accountability to ensure that own and team targets are met. Strong analytical & numerical skills with attention to detail. Good written & verbal communication skills. Highly organized, self-motivated, flexible approach to managing high workload & ad hoc tasks. What you'll be doing: Working with Buyer, Merchandiser and Designer to build commercially viable and forward-facing product ranges. Presenting product on a regular basis to the Buyer, Merch and Senior Management. Working closely with Buyer, Merchandiser, Designer to ensure Product objectives and Sales plans are delivered. Influencing the range construction using sales information, history, instinct and market research. Supporting and inputting into the team's objective to build a commercial, balanced range through competitor benchmarking and relevant trend direction in line with the department and division strategic plans. Being reactive to current trade, managing risks and maximizing opportunities. Active influencing within departmental strategy meetings, analyzing sales, commercial feedback, comparative shop reporting to ensure the delivery of driving full price sales, reducing markdown, and appropriate new product opportunities. Managing sourcing strategy and supplier relationships including measurement of performance against key KPI's. Contributing to team objective of achieving optimum cost-effective negotiation and supplier management. Demonstrating high levels of thorough management of the departmental and divisional end to end critical path. Being fully aware of delivery of goods to the DC and communicating changes to delivery arrangements to the whole team. Managing the product approval process through all stages of critical path to a high standard that delivers the agreed look of each product. Contributing to managing and evolving product fits and discussing critical path deadlines in relation to fit approvals/rejections and communicating to suppliers. With support of the BAA, having responsibility for end to end sample management administrative duties and approvals. Managing the garment approval process from components to garment sealing. Carrying out risk assessments in collaboration with the technical team to identify potential issues demonstrating a greater understanding of production techniques and risks. Maintaining quality control; working with Technologist to ensure the supplier adheres to all White Stuff policies and procedures ensuring legal requirements are met and company standards of labelling and ticketing are followed. Working with the Technologist on any quality and delivery issues. Agreeing actions to be taken after discussions with Technologist, Buying Department and Supplier. What we will offer you: Hybrid working Annual bonus opportunity Up to 25 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays 2 extra (paid!) days off per year to volunteer in the local community 50% discount Subsidised BUPA Dental Insurance Healthcare cash plan and Life Assurance Interest free season ticket loan Pension Contribution We are committed to creating an environment where we can all be proud to work and be ourselves. Part of this commitment is being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, and age.
Feb 13, 2025
Full time
White Stuff was established in 1985 through a simple idea. This idea grew and now we have shops and concessions in the UK and internationally, selling women's and men's clothing as well as beautiful accessories and homeware. Our original prints (all designed in house), intricate details and considered design touches reflect our personality and make us subtly distinctive. Our people are at the heart of our brand, constantly moving and driving us forward. We're sociable, talented and like-minded and we're not hierarchical or political in how we do business. We encourage entrepreneurial ideas and accountability at all levels. Primary objective of the job: The Assistant Buyer will support the Buyer in driving the departmental product strategy. They will framework, develop and build relevant seasonal ranges in line with the Brand critical path. They will also support the Buyer in managing the departmental critical path from product evolution to delivery. This role is known as Assistant Buyer (Level 3) internally. Who you are: We are looking for an experienced Assistant Buyer who can demonstrate the following: Previous experience at AB level, managing your own area with an understanding of the buying calendar and range building process. Experience of developing and planning product with Design and Merchandising. Ability to formulate a clear directional strategy for individual area of responsibility. Strong negotiator with clear vision on departmental and divisional margin targets. Key collaborator demonstrating ability to work across functions and departments to deliver on full Brand vision. A tenacious, positive attitude with a willingness for continuous improvement in the role, and a desire to develop yourself and junior members of the team. Positive & proactive approach to building & maintaining strong relationships with key internal & external stakeholders. Team player with solid experience at managing BAA level. Able to identify problems and make suggestions for improvements/solutions. Takes accountability to ensure that own and team targets are met. Strong analytical & numerical skills with attention to detail. Good written & verbal communication skills. Highly organized, self-motivated, flexible approach to managing high workload & ad hoc tasks. What you'll be doing: Working with Buyer, Merchandiser and Designer to build commercially viable and forward-facing product ranges. Presenting product on a regular basis to the Buyer, Merch and Senior Management. Working closely with Buyer, Merchandiser, Designer to ensure Product objectives and Sales plans are delivered. Influencing the range construction using sales information, history, instinct and market research. Supporting and inputting into the team's objective to build a commercial, balanced range through competitor benchmarking and relevant trend direction in line with the department and division strategic plans. Being reactive to current trade, managing risks and maximizing opportunities. Active influencing within departmental strategy meetings, analyzing sales, commercial feedback, comparative shop reporting to ensure the delivery of driving full price sales, reducing markdown, and appropriate new product opportunities. Managing sourcing strategy and supplier relationships including measurement of performance against key KPI's. Contributing to team objective of achieving optimum cost-effective negotiation and supplier management. Demonstrating high levels of thorough management of the departmental and divisional end to end critical path. Being fully aware of delivery of goods to the DC and communicating changes to delivery arrangements to the whole team. Managing the product approval process through all stages of critical path to a high standard that delivers the agreed look of each product. Contributing to managing and evolving product fits and discussing critical path deadlines in relation to fit approvals/rejections and communicating to suppliers. With support of the BAA, having responsibility for end to end sample management administrative duties and approvals. Managing the garment approval process from components to garment sealing. Carrying out risk assessments in collaboration with the technical team to identify potential issues demonstrating a greater understanding of production techniques and risks. Maintaining quality control; working with Technologist to ensure the supplier adheres to all White Stuff policies and procedures ensuring legal requirements are met and company standards of labelling and ticketing are followed. Working with the Technologist on any quality and delivery issues. Agreeing actions to be taken after discussions with Technologist, Buying Department and Supplier. What we will offer you: Hybrid working Annual bonus opportunity Up to 25 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays 2 extra (paid!) days off per year to volunteer in the local community 50% discount Subsidised BUPA Dental Insurance Healthcare cash plan and Life Assurance Interest free season ticket loan Pension Contribution We are committed to creating an environment where we can all be proud to work and be ourselves. Part of this commitment is being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, and age.
Who we are: White Stuff was established in 1985 through a simple idea. This idea grew and now we have shops and concessions in the UK and internationally, selling women's and men's clothing as well as beautiful accessories and homeware. Our original prints (all designed in house), intricate details and considered design touches reflect our personality and make us subtly distinctive. Our people are at the heart of our brand, constantly moving and driving us forward. We're sociable, talented and like minded and we're not hierarchical or political in how we do business. We encourage entrepreneurial ideas and accountability at all levels. Who you are: Consensus driving and highly organised. You will have the proven ability to bring together cross-functional and cross-organisational teams to work together to define the solutions, align on outcomes, agree designs, and embed effectively into delivery plans You are an exceptional problem solver, highly skilled at abstraction and decomposition, and driving elegant and simple solutions. Good communication and storytelling to convey information succinctly and concisely. Ability to work autonomously and self-manage workstreams and priorities. Ability to work within a small IT Department and be flexible and adaptable to varying situations. Primary objective of the job: The Solutions Architect role will be responsible for key business changes and projects and White Stuff embark on key digital transformation projects. Working with senior business users and the technology team you will ensure all technology solutions are fit for purpose and fit within the technology roadmap. You will be responsible for the full application change lifecycle from selection, solution design, though to implementation of key business changes. This will include mapping of business requirements and delivery of system enhancements along with key business projects. This will be combined with hands-on technical expertise of the business applications and integration solutions. You will be working of key business projects aligned to our roadmap to ensure solutions are fit for purpose, meet business requirements and are delivery to project time and cost estimates. What you'll need: Experience in key business domains: E-Commerce, Retail, WMS and marketing solutions. Solution design experience in highly complex, enterprise-scale retail solutions Understanding and good working knowledge of TOGAF architecture methodology Experience of Integration platforms and aligned MDM strategies Knowledge of Azure led data enviroments. Solution architecture thought leadership and effective stakeholder management Practical experience on online applications developments, e-Commerce platforms, WMS and POS applications Experience of working with different delivery model (Agile, Waterfall) Able to support the overall business strategy, transformation, and technology direction Knowledge of emerging technologies and architectural trends Experience in SQL and Dynamics NAV would be beneficial What we will offer you: As a Solutions Architect at White Stuff you will be entitled to an array of great benefits, some of which include: Annual bonus opportunity Up to 33 days holiday per annum 2 extra (paid!) days off per year to volunteer in the local community 50% discount Subsidised BUPA Dental Insurance Healthcare cash plan and Life Assurance Interest free season ticket loan Pension Contribution We are committed to creating an environment where we can all be proud to work and be ourselves. Part of this commitment is being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, and age .
Dec 01, 2021
Full time
Who we are: White Stuff was established in 1985 through a simple idea. This idea grew and now we have shops and concessions in the UK and internationally, selling women's and men's clothing as well as beautiful accessories and homeware. Our original prints (all designed in house), intricate details and considered design touches reflect our personality and make us subtly distinctive. Our people are at the heart of our brand, constantly moving and driving us forward. We're sociable, talented and like minded and we're not hierarchical or political in how we do business. We encourage entrepreneurial ideas and accountability at all levels. Who you are: Consensus driving and highly organised. You will have the proven ability to bring together cross-functional and cross-organisational teams to work together to define the solutions, align on outcomes, agree designs, and embed effectively into delivery plans You are an exceptional problem solver, highly skilled at abstraction and decomposition, and driving elegant and simple solutions. Good communication and storytelling to convey information succinctly and concisely. Ability to work autonomously and self-manage workstreams and priorities. Ability to work within a small IT Department and be flexible and adaptable to varying situations. Primary objective of the job: The Solutions Architect role will be responsible for key business changes and projects and White Stuff embark on key digital transformation projects. Working with senior business users and the technology team you will ensure all technology solutions are fit for purpose and fit within the technology roadmap. You will be responsible for the full application change lifecycle from selection, solution design, though to implementation of key business changes. This will include mapping of business requirements and delivery of system enhancements along with key business projects. This will be combined with hands-on technical expertise of the business applications and integration solutions. You will be working of key business projects aligned to our roadmap to ensure solutions are fit for purpose, meet business requirements and are delivery to project time and cost estimates. What you'll need: Experience in key business domains: E-Commerce, Retail, WMS and marketing solutions. Solution design experience in highly complex, enterprise-scale retail solutions Understanding and good working knowledge of TOGAF architecture methodology Experience of Integration platforms and aligned MDM strategies Knowledge of Azure led data enviroments. Solution architecture thought leadership and effective stakeholder management Practical experience on online applications developments, e-Commerce platforms, WMS and POS applications Experience of working with different delivery model (Agile, Waterfall) Able to support the overall business strategy, transformation, and technology direction Knowledge of emerging technologies and architectural trends Experience in SQL and Dynamics NAV would be beneficial What we will offer you: As a Solutions Architect at White Stuff you will be entitled to an array of great benefits, some of which include: Annual bonus opportunity Up to 33 days holiday per annum 2 extra (paid!) days off per year to volunteer in the local community 50% discount Subsidised BUPA Dental Insurance Healthcare cash plan and Life Assurance Interest free season ticket loan Pension Contribution We are committed to creating an environment where we can all be proud to work and be ourselves. Part of this commitment is being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, and age .
WHO WE ARE White Stuff was established in 1985 through a simple idea. This idea grew and now we have shops and concessions in the UK and internationally, selling women's and men's clothing as well as beautiful accessories and homeware. Our original prints (all designed in house), intricate details and considered design touches reflect our personality and make us subtly distinctive. Our people are at the heart of our brand, constantly moving and driving us forward. We're sociable, talented, and like-minded and we're not hierarchical or political in how we do business. We encourage entrepreneurial ideas and accountability at all levels. WHO YOU ARE White Stuff has embarked on a multi-year Business Transformation Programme to enable it to become more digitally aligned. The programme includes an extensive list of strategic projects aimed at delivering new capabilities founded on the principles of single view of product, customer, and inventory. White Stuff is looking for a Business Analyst who has worked extensively in fashion-retail and on many different types of change projects. Able to work on their own, or as part of a wider team the role would suit someone who thrives in an environment that is supportive, enthusiastic, and sociable. The ideal candidate will have already worked on a business transformation programme and should be able to demonstrate corresponding knowledge of key business processes. Complementing strong skills as a Business Analyst, White Stuff is looking for someone who can highlight many examples of successful delivery of small to medium sized projects using both Waterfall and Agile. Comfort and conversancy with more technical aspects of delivery such as interface and data requirements are also of benefit. PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THE JOB Determine business requirements, as-is and to-be business processes for a series of transformation projects including Product Information Management, B2B Portal, a migration to PowerBI, Marketplace & Wholesale integrations, Customer Data Platform and Content Management System Project management of small to medium sized projects to assist the IT Programme Manager with the overall delivery of the Digital Transformational Programme. This includes management of any third-party software suppliers and testing providers WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING Product Information Management Process mapping how buying and selling attributes should be added to products. (Including organising and running workshops with key users) Analysis of user requirements for a Product Information Management system Assist in the successful delivery of the Product Information Management system including overseeing the user acceptance testing phase, supporting user training and rollout Power BI Reporting Manage delivery of a continuous series of projects to replace existing reporting with PowerBI in areas such as Finance, Multichannel Retail, Buying and Merchandising Determine reporting requirements, including specifying and agreeing key measures to be calculated and displayed Work closely with the 3rd party delivery team to ensure successful development, testing and implementation of each project phase Marketplace and Wholesale Integrations Analysis of the business requirements and data requirements for Marketplace and Wholesale Integrations Guiding user departments such as Wholesale and Merchandising through the implementation of the new processes required to support the integration B2B Portal Analysis of the business requirements for a B2B Selling Portal Business process mapping the new B2B selling process (including running workshops with key users) Assist in the successful delivery of a B2B Portal including overseeing the user acceptance testing phase, supporting user training and rollout Other (Customer Data Platform, Content Management System) Assist in the successful delivery of these projects (exact roles to be discussed and agreed) WHAT YOU'LL NEED Strong experience of fashion retail with good knowledge of key business processes Ability to demonstrate core skills of a Business Analyst including requirements determination, critical-thinking and mapping processes / process improvement Familiarity with techniques such as BPM, UML and writing user stories with acceptance test criteria Confidence with running user workshops Clear communicator with an ability to tailor style to suite size and seniority of the audience (including training business users) Strong written skills and able to document information succinctly Proven examples of building enduring stake-holder relationships Good track record of successful project delivery, some with complex integration or data requirements Significant experience of working with 3rd party software suppliers Familiarity with Agile methodology Ability to work alone or part of a team Flexibility including willingness to cope with changing priorities Infectious enthusiasm mixed with a determination to succeed Familiarity of working for small or medium-sized organisations preferred but not required Knowledge of Jira, Confluence, PIM, PowerBI and reporting measures, B2B Portals and Marketplaces would be of benefit WHAT WE'LL OFFER YOU As a Business Analyst at White Stuff you will be entitled to an array of great benefits, some of which include: Annual bonus opportunity Up to 33 days holiday per annum 2 extra (paid!) days off per year to volunteer in the local community 50% discount Subsidised BUPA Dental Insurance Healthcare cash plan and Life Assurance Interest free season ticket loan Pension Contribution
Dec 01, 2021
Contractor
WHO WE ARE White Stuff was established in 1985 through a simple idea. This idea grew and now we have shops and concessions in the UK and internationally, selling women's and men's clothing as well as beautiful accessories and homeware. Our original prints (all designed in house), intricate details and considered design touches reflect our personality and make us subtly distinctive. Our people are at the heart of our brand, constantly moving and driving us forward. We're sociable, talented, and like-minded and we're not hierarchical or political in how we do business. We encourage entrepreneurial ideas and accountability at all levels. WHO YOU ARE White Stuff has embarked on a multi-year Business Transformation Programme to enable it to become more digitally aligned. The programme includes an extensive list of strategic projects aimed at delivering new capabilities founded on the principles of single view of product, customer, and inventory. White Stuff is looking for a Business Analyst who has worked extensively in fashion-retail and on many different types of change projects. Able to work on their own, or as part of a wider team the role would suit someone who thrives in an environment that is supportive, enthusiastic, and sociable. The ideal candidate will have already worked on a business transformation programme and should be able to demonstrate corresponding knowledge of key business processes. Complementing strong skills as a Business Analyst, White Stuff is looking for someone who can highlight many examples of successful delivery of small to medium sized projects using both Waterfall and Agile. Comfort and conversancy with more technical aspects of delivery such as interface and data requirements are also of benefit. PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THE JOB Determine business requirements, as-is and to-be business processes for a series of transformation projects including Product Information Management, B2B Portal, a migration to PowerBI, Marketplace & Wholesale integrations, Customer Data Platform and Content Management System Project management of small to medium sized projects to assist the IT Programme Manager with the overall delivery of the Digital Transformational Programme. This includes management of any third-party software suppliers and testing providers WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING Product Information Management Process mapping how buying and selling attributes should be added to products. (Including organising and running workshops with key users) Analysis of user requirements for a Product Information Management system Assist in the successful delivery of the Product Information Management system including overseeing the user acceptance testing phase, supporting user training and rollout Power BI Reporting Manage delivery of a continuous series of projects to replace existing reporting with PowerBI in areas such as Finance, Multichannel Retail, Buying and Merchandising Determine reporting requirements, including specifying and agreeing key measures to be calculated and displayed Work closely with the 3rd party delivery team to ensure successful development, testing and implementation of each project phase Marketplace and Wholesale Integrations Analysis of the business requirements and data requirements for Marketplace and Wholesale Integrations Guiding user departments such as Wholesale and Merchandising through the implementation of the new processes required to support the integration B2B Portal Analysis of the business requirements for a B2B Selling Portal Business process mapping the new B2B selling process (including running workshops with key users) Assist in the successful delivery of a B2B Portal including overseeing the user acceptance testing phase, supporting user training and rollout Other (Customer Data Platform, Content Management System) Assist in the successful delivery of these projects (exact roles to be discussed and agreed) WHAT YOU'LL NEED Strong experience of fashion retail with good knowledge of key business processes Ability to demonstrate core skills of a Business Analyst including requirements determination, critical-thinking and mapping processes / process improvement Familiarity with techniques such as BPM, UML and writing user stories with acceptance test criteria Confidence with running user workshops Clear communicator with an ability to tailor style to suite size and seniority of the audience (including training business users) Strong written skills and able to document information succinctly Proven examples of building enduring stake-holder relationships Good track record of successful project delivery, some with complex integration or data requirements Significant experience of working with 3rd party software suppliers Familiarity with Agile methodology Ability to work alone or part of a team Flexibility including willingness to cope with changing priorities Infectious enthusiasm mixed with a determination to succeed Familiarity of working for small or medium-sized organisations preferred but not required Knowledge of Jira, Confluence, PIM, PowerBI and reporting measures, B2B Portals and Marketplaces would be of benefit WHAT WE'LL OFFER YOU As a Business Analyst at White Stuff you will be entitled to an array of great benefits, some of which include: Annual bonus opportunity Up to 33 days holiday per annum 2 extra (paid!) days off per year to volunteer in the local community 50% discount Subsidised BUPA Dental Insurance Healthcare cash plan and Life Assurance Interest free season ticket loan Pension Contribution
Who we are: White Stuff was established in 1985 through a simple idea. This idea grew and now we have shops and concessions in the UK and internationally, selling women's and men's clothing as well as beautiful accessories and homeware. Our original prints (all designed in house), intricate details and considered design touches reflect our personality and make us subtly distinctive. Our people are at the heart of our brand, constantly moving and driving us forward. We're sociable, talented and like minded and we're not hierarchical or political in how we do business. We encourage entrepreneurial ideas and accountability at all levels. Who you are: Consensus driving and highly organised. You will have the proven ability to bring together cross-functional and cross-organisational teams to work together to define the solutions, align on outcomes, agree designs, and embed effectively into delivery plans You are an exceptional problem solver, highly skilled at abstraction and decomposition, and driving elegant and simple solutions. Good communication and storytelling to convey information succinctly and concisely. Ability to work autonomously and self-manage workstreams and priorities. Ability to work within a small IT Department and be flexible and adaptable to varying situations. Primary objective of the job: The Solutions Architect role will be responsible for key business changes and projects and White Stuff embark on key digital transformation projects. Working with senior business users and the technology team you will ensure all technology solutions are fit for purpose and fit within the technology roadmap. You will be responsible for the full application change lifecycle from selection, solution design, though to implementation of key business changes. This will include mapping of business requirements and delivery of system enhancements along with key business projects. This will be combined with hands-on technical expertise of the business applications and integration solutions. You will be working of key business projects aligned to our roadmap to ensure solutions are fit for purpose, meet business requirements and are delivery to project time and cost estimates. What you'll need: Experience in key business domains: E-Commerce, Retail, WMS and marketing solutions. Solution design experience in highly complex, enterprise-scale retail solutions Understanding and good working knowledge of TOGAF architecture methodology Experience of Integration platforms and aligned MDM strategies Knowledge of Azure led data enviroments. Solution architecture thought leadership and effective stakeholder management Practical experience on online applications developments, e-Commerce platforms, WMS and POS applications Experience of working with different delivery model (Agile, Waterfall) Able to support the overall business strategy, transformation, and technology direction Knowledge of emerging technologies and architectural trends Experience in SQL and Dynamics NAV would be beneficial What we will offer you: As a Solutions Architect at White Stuff you will be entitled to an array of great benefits, some of which include: Annual bonus opportunity Up to 33 days holiday per annum 2 extra (paid!) days off per year to volunteer in the local community 50% discount Subsidised BUPA Dental Insurance Healthcare cash plan and Life Assurance Interest free season ticket loan Pension Contribution We are committed to creating an environment where we can all be proud to work and be ourselves. Part of this commitment is being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, and age .
Dec 01, 2021
Full time
Who we are: White Stuff was established in 1985 through a simple idea. This idea grew and now we have shops and concessions in the UK and internationally, selling women's and men's clothing as well as beautiful accessories and homeware. Our original prints (all designed in house), intricate details and considered design touches reflect our personality and make us subtly distinctive. Our people are at the heart of our brand, constantly moving and driving us forward. We're sociable, talented and like minded and we're not hierarchical or political in how we do business. We encourage entrepreneurial ideas and accountability at all levels. Who you are: Consensus driving and highly organised. You will have the proven ability to bring together cross-functional and cross-organisational teams to work together to define the solutions, align on outcomes, agree designs, and embed effectively into delivery plans You are an exceptional problem solver, highly skilled at abstraction and decomposition, and driving elegant and simple solutions. Good communication and storytelling to convey information succinctly and concisely. Ability to work autonomously and self-manage workstreams and priorities. Ability to work within a small IT Department and be flexible and adaptable to varying situations. Primary objective of the job: The Solutions Architect role will be responsible for key business changes and projects and White Stuff embark on key digital transformation projects. Working with senior business users and the technology team you will ensure all technology solutions are fit for purpose and fit within the technology roadmap. You will be responsible for the full application change lifecycle from selection, solution design, though to implementation of key business changes. This will include mapping of business requirements and delivery of system enhancements along with key business projects. This will be combined with hands-on technical expertise of the business applications and integration solutions. You will be working of key business projects aligned to our roadmap to ensure solutions are fit for purpose, meet business requirements and are delivery to project time and cost estimates. What you'll need: Experience in key business domains: E-Commerce, Retail, WMS and marketing solutions. Solution design experience in highly complex, enterprise-scale retail solutions Understanding and good working knowledge of TOGAF architecture methodology Experience of Integration platforms and aligned MDM strategies Knowledge of Azure led data enviroments. Solution architecture thought leadership and effective stakeholder management Practical experience on online applications developments, e-Commerce platforms, WMS and POS applications Experience of working with different delivery model (Agile, Waterfall) Able to support the overall business strategy, transformation, and technology direction Knowledge of emerging technologies and architectural trends Experience in SQL and Dynamics NAV would be beneficial What we will offer you: As a Solutions Architect at White Stuff you will be entitled to an array of great benefits, some of which include: Annual bonus opportunity Up to 33 days holiday per annum 2 extra (paid!) days off per year to volunteer in the local community 50% discount Subsidised BUPA Dental Insurance Healthcare cash plan and Life Assurance Interest free season ticket loan Pension Contribution We are committed to creating an environment where we can all be proud to work and be ourselves. Part of this commitment is being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, and age .
WHO WE ARE White Stuff was established in 1985 through a simple idea. This idea grew and now we have shops and concessions in the UK and internationally, selling women's and men's clothing as well as beautiful accessories and homeware. Our original prints (all designed in house), intricate details and considered design touches reflect our personality and make us subtly distinctive. Our people are at the heart of our brand, constantly moving and driving us forward. We're sociable, talented, and like-minded and we're not hierarchical or political in how we do business. We encourage entrepreneurial ideas and accountability at all levels. WHO YOU ARE White Stuff has embarked on a multi-year Business Transformation Programme to enable it to become more digitally aligned. The programme includes an extensive list of strategic projects aimed at delivering new capabilities founded on the principles of single view of product, customer, and inventory. White Stuff is looking for a Business Analyst who has worked extensively in fashion-retail and on many different types of change projects. Able to work on their own, or as part of a wider team the role would suit someone who thrives in an environment that is supportive, enthusiastic, and sociable. The ideal candidate will have already worked on a business transformation programme and should be able to demonstrate corresponding knowledge of key business processes. Complementing strong skills as a Business Analyst, White Stuff is looking for someone who can highlight many examples of successful delivery of small to medium sized projects using both Waterfall and Agile. Comfort and conversancy with more technical aspects of delivery such as interface and data requirements are also of benefit. PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THE JOB Determine business requirements, as-is and to-be business processes for a series of transformation projects including Product Information Management, B2B Portal, a migration to PowerBI, Marketplace & Wholesale integrations, Customer Data Platform and Content Management System Project management of small to medium sized projects to assist the IT Programme Manager with the overall delivery of the Digital Transformational Programme. This includes management of any third-party software suppliers and testing providers WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING Product Information Management Process mapping how buying and selling attributes should be added to products. (Including organising and running workshops with key users) Analysis of user requirements for a Product Information Management system Assist in the successful delivery of the Product Information Management system including overseeing the user acceptance testing phase, supporting user training and rollout Power BI Reporting Manage delivery of a continuous series of projects to replace existing reporting with PowerBI in areas such as Finance, Multichannel Retail, Buying and Merchandising Determine reporting requirements, including specifying and agreeing key measures to be calculated and displayed Work closely with the 3rd party delivery team to ensure successful development, testing and implementation of each project phase Marketplace and Wholesale Integrations Analysis of the business requirements and data requirements for Marketplace and Wholesale Integrations Guiding user departments such as Wholesale and Merchandising through the implementation of the new processes required to support the integration B2B Portal Analysis of the business requirements for a B2B Selling Portal Business process mapping the new B2B selling process (including running workshops with key users) Assist in the successful delivery of a B2B Portal including overseeing the user acceptance testing phase, supporting user training and rollout Other (Customer Data Platform, Content Management System) Assist in the successful delivery of these projects (exact roles to be discussed and agreed) WHAT YOU'LL NEED Strong experience of fashion retail with good knowledge of key business processes Ability to demonstrate core skills of a Business Analyst including requirements determination, critical-thinking and mapping processes / process improvement Familiarity with techniques such as BPM, UML and writing user stories with acceptance test criteria Confidence with running user workshops Clear communicator with an ability to tailor style to suite size and seniority of the audience (including training business users) Strong written skills and able to document information succinctly Proven examples of building enduring stake-holder relationships Good track record of successful project delivery, some with complex integration or data requirements Significant experience of working with 3rd party software suppliers Familiarity with Agile methodology Ability to work alone or part of a team Flexibility including willingness to cope with changing priorities Infectious enthusiasm mixed with a determination to succeed Familiarity of working for small or medium-sized organisations preferred but not required Knowledge of Jira, Confluence, PIM, PowerBI and reporting measures, B2B Portals and Marketplaces would be of benefit WHAT WE'LL OFFER YOU As a Business Analyst at White Stuff you will be entitled to an array of great benefits, some of which include: Annual bonus opportunity Up to 33 days holiday per annum 2 extra (paid!) days off per year to volunteer in the local community 50% discount Subsidised BUPA Dental Insurance Healthcare cash plan and Life Assurance Interest free season ticket loan Pension Contribution
Dec 01, 2021
Contractor
WHO WE ARE White Stuff was established in 1985 through a simple idea. This idea grew and now we have shops and concessions in the UK and internationally, selling women's and men's clothing as well as beautiful accessories and homeware. Our original prints (all designed in house), intricate details and considered design touches reflect our personality and make us subtly distinctive. Our people are at the heart of our brand, constantly moving and driving us forward. We're sociable, talented, and like-minded and we're not hierarchical or political in how we do business. We encourage entrepreneurial ideas and accountability at all levels. WHO YOU ARE White Stuff has embarked on a multi-year Business Transformation Programme to enable it to become more digitally aligned. The programme includes an extensive list of strategic projects aimed at delivering new capabilities founded on the principles of single view of product, customer, and inventory. White Stuff is looking for a Business Analyst who has worked extensively in fashion-retail and on many different types of change projects. Able to work on their own, or as part of a wider team the role would suit someone who thrives in an environment that is supportive, enthusiastic, and sociable. The ideal candidate will have already worked on a business transformation programme and should be able to demonstrate corresponding knowledge of key business processes. Complementing strong skills as a Business Analyst, White Stuff is looking for someone who can highlight many examples of successful delivery of small to medium sized projects using both Waterfall and Agile. Comfort and conversancy with more technical aspects of delivery such as interface and data requirements are also of benefit. PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THE JOB Determine business requirements, as-is and to-be business processes for a series of transformation projects including Product Information Management, B2B Portal, a migration to PowerBI, Marketplace & Wholesale integrations, Customer Data Platform and Content Management System Project management of small to medium sized projects to assist the IT Programme Manager with the overall delivery of the Digital Transformational Programme. This includes management of any third-party software suppliers and testing providers WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING Product Information Management Process mapping how buying and selling attributes should be added to products. (Including organising and running workshops with key users) Analysis of user requirements for a Product Information Management system Assist in the successful delivery of the Product Information Management system including overseeing the user acceptance testing phase, supporting user training and rollout Power BI Reporting Manage delivery of a continuous series of projects to replace existing reporting with PowerBI in areas such as Finance, Multichannel Retail, Buying and Merchandising Determine reporting requirements, including specifying and agreeing key measures to be calculated and displayed Work closely with the 3rd party delivery team to ensure successful development, testing and implementation of each project phase Marketplace and Wholesale Integrations Analysis of the business requirements and data requirements for Marketplace and Wholesale Integrations Guiding user departments such as Wholesale and Merchandising through the implementation of the new processes required to support the integration B2B Portal Analysis of the business requirements for a B2B Selling Portal Business process mapping the new B2B selling process (including running workshops with key users) Assist in the successful delivery of a B2B Portal including overseeing the user acceptance testing phase, supporting user training and rollout Other (Customer Data Platform, Content Management System) Assist in the successful delivery of these projects (exact roles to be discussed and agreed) WHAT YOU'LL NEED Strong experience of fashion retail with good knowledge of key business processes Ability to demonstrate core skills of a Business Analyst including requirements determination, critical-thinking and mapping processes / process improvement Familiarity with techniques such as BPM, UML and writing user stories with acceptance test criteria Confidence with running user workshops Clear communicator with an ability to tailor style to suite size and seniority of the audience (including training business users) Strong written skills and able to document information succinctly Proven examples of building enduring stake-holder relationships Good track record of successful project delivery, some with complex integration or data requirements Significant experience of working with 3rd party software suppliers Familiarity with Agile methodology Ability to work alone or part of a team Flexibility including willingness to cope with changing priorities Infectious enthusiasm mixed with a determination to succeed Familiarity of working for small or medium-sized organisations preferred but not required Knowledge of Jira, Confluence, PIM, PowerBI and reporting measures, B2B Portals and Marketplaces would be of benefit WHAT WE'LL OFFER YOU As a Business Analyst at White Stuff you will be entitled to an array of great benefits, some of which include: Annual bonus opportunity Up to 33 days holiday per annum 2 extra (paid!) days off per year to volunteer in the local community 50% discount Subsidised BUPA Dental Insurance Healthcare cash plan and Life Assurance Interest free season ticket loan Pension Contribution