Team Leader

WHSmith Travel; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Paid annual leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

WHSmith Travel is seeking a Team Leader to guide a store team within airport locations. You will drive performance, uphold standards, and work to the trading plan while supporting colleagues on the shop floor.

You’ll lead from the front, ensuring safety, customer service, and legal compliance across shifts. The role requires proactive leadership, involvement in training and development, and the ability to adapt to different stores as needed.

Qualifications

• 5 years continuous references – to gain an airport pass you will need 5 years of either employment or education references with no gaps.
• Criminal Records Bureau Check – to be completed by WHSmith if your application is successful
• Photographic ID such as passport or UK Driving Licence

Responsibilities

• Guiding and engaging your team to deliver excellent standards and results in line with the Trading plan.
• Creating a culture of learning, support and recognition – spotting opportunities for development of personal skills, product knowledge and self-awareness.
• Supporting colleagues in an environment where everyone feels valued and welcome.
• Creating a sense of pride within the store to ensure we are operating safely and legally.

Skills

Leadership experience

People management

Communication skills

Flexibility

Training and development

Job description

Posted Friday, 28 August 2026 at 00:00 | Expires Monday, 28 September 2026 at 23:59

Airport Requirements:

• 5 years continuous references – to gain an airport pass you will need to provide 5 years’ worth of either employment or education references without any gaps
• Criminal Records Bureau Check – to be completed by WHSmith if your application is successful
• Photographic ID i.e. passport or UK Driving Licence

What being a Team Leader is all about?

• Guiding and engaging your team to deliver excellent standards and results in line with the Trading plan.
• Creating a culture of learning, support and recognition - spotting opportunities for development of personal skills, product knowledge and self-awareness.
• Supporting our colleagues in an environment where everyone feels valued and welcome.
• Creating a sense of pride within the store to ensure we are operating safely and legally.

What our Store Leadership Team would love to see:

• Current/recent retail (or similar) leadership experience (preferably in a fast-paced environment) with working knowledge of KPI’s such as ATV.
• Experience of proactively leading from the front, getting stuck in, and helping your team on the shop floor.
• Flexibility of approach that will allow you to support other stores in the area when needed.
• Ability to build strong relationships and communicate clearly and effectively.
• Experience of supporting employee training and development, and motivating teams to deliver their best.

How we reward our teams:

We know you’ll work hard to make WHSmith a success and keep our customers happy, so as well as your salary, pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, paid annual leave and employee discounts, we’ll reward you with a range of deals from retail partners that will help you save money and make memories, whether a delicious meal, an adventurous day out, or tickets to see the latest blockbuster.

Whatever the future brings, our Employee Assistance Programme will support you with help and guidance for your wellbeing whether physical, mental or financial.

About us:

WHSmith has a remarkable heritage and we are growing particularly in our airports, hospitals, rail stations and motorway services. Our aim is simple, to offer our products to everyone on any of life’s journeys. Our InMotion brand, a leading digital accessories business, continues to grow and develop, offering an amazing customer experience with all the latest tech. We have created great partnerships with the likes of M&S and Costa Coffee, ‘broaden our offering’ to our customers throughout the UK. That’s why, as we continue our journey, our aim is simple: to make every one of life’s journeys better!

WHSmith are proud to be an inclusive employer, we want our colleagues to feel welcome, and free to be themselves with us.