Opportunities in Buying
Shop Smart - For a Living
🛍️ Buying - Where the Magic Begins
We’re all about unlocking imagination and making creativity accessible to everyone, through screen free activities.
Our purpose is to inspire reading, learning, creativity and play, so that people can use their Time Well Spent.
With your Buying skills, keen eye and negotiation skills, you'll be right at the beginning - sourcing the best products to help us deliver quality, affordable, value-led products to our customers.
It all starts with you.
⚡ Fast-Paced, Fun, and Full of Purpose
At The Works, buying isn’t just about placing orders — it’s about curating experiences. We’re a fast-moving team that thrives on energy, efficiency, and excitement. Whether it’s sourcing the next big trend or negotiating a great deal, we move quickly — but always with purpose and a smile.
💪 Big Impact, Real Ownership
Our buyers don’t just follow trends — they help set them. You’ll have real ownership over your categories, the freedom to make decisions, and the support to make them count. From product selection to pricing strategy, your choices shape what our customers see on shelves and online.
🤝 Collaboration is Our Superpower
We work closely with suppliers, merchandisers, marketing, and stores to bring our ranges to life. It’s a team effort, and we love it that way. Whether you’re brainstorming a seasonal range or fine-tuning a product launch, you’ll always have a seat at the table — and your voice will be heard.
💡 Always Evolving, Always Improving
We’re growing fast, and that means there’s always room for fresh thinking. Got a new idea for how we source, plan, or present our products? We’re all ears. We’re building a team that’s bold, curious, and ready to shake things up — and we want you to be part of it.
Our Culture 💛💙
We embrace creativity in all aspects of life, no matter who you are or how you express yourself. We are one team. Supporting each other and working together to tackle any challenge, big or small. You won’t find anyone too proud to roll up their sleeves here, with all hands-on-deck to help inspire our customers to read, learn, create and play more.
From sourcing the next best-selling product to crafting in-store displays, there’s plenty of fun opportunities to get your teeth into. We value your initiative, creativity, and empower you to embrace the responsibility and ownership on offer.
Always willing to lend a hand and cheer each other on. We work together to become one of the nation’s most loved retailers.
The Works Perks! 🎉
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🎉 25% Colleague Discount
Plus, exclusive double discount events!
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🛒MyWorks - Exclusive online discounts
Access exclusive online discounts across hundreds of retailers, holidays, utilities deals, tech and more!
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🏡Enhanced Family Friendly Leave
Enjoy some time well spent with our enhanced Family Friendly Leave
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✈️ Holidays
Between 28 to 33 days, including bank holidays, depending on the role
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🎓 Can-Do Academy
Grow your skills and career with instant access to further training and development in areas that interest you
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💸 Wagestream / Paystream
Stream early access to 50% of your wages as you earn them – for when ‘life’ happens!
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💛 24/7 support for you and your family
Through our partnership with the Retail Trust who provide an Employee Assistance Programme and so much more!
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🏬 Sharesave
Unleash your inner Monopoly mogul and own a piece of The Works!
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🥳 And loads more!
– Including, long service awards, life assurance and Cycle to Work scheme
And depending on the role, location or grade you join us in, here's a few more benefits you might have access to 👇
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💃 Holiday Purchase
The option to purchase an additional 5 days holiday
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🚗 Company Car / Car Allowance
At the right grade or where the roles require a bit more travel, we’ve got you covered
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🩺 Healthcare Cash Plan
To support your everyday healthcare costs
