<p><strong>Retail: &nbsp;Space Planner, based Waltham Abbey (Hybrid role). Salary £26-32k p.a. + many benefits.</strong><br>An exciting time to join an award-winning business in a phase of growth, in a newly created role to ensure our retail teams have accurate, data-led planograms and store-specific retail space plans that drive sales and enhance the customer experience.</p><p><br><strong>The Benefits</strong><br><br>At Jollyes, we’re as passionate about our people as we are about our pets! We think our tail-wagging benefits package reflects our appreciation for all that our colleagues do and provides support where it’s needed most.</p><ul><li><strong>Competitive salary of £26-32,000 p.a.</strong> (depending on experience)</li><li><strong>iTrent financial wellbeing package, </strong>powered by Wagestream, enabling access to earnings<strong> </strong>before pay day plus lots more discounts and savings benefits.</li><li><strong>Retail Trust membership – </strong>counselling, wellbeing and financial support for the retail industry</li><li><strong>Colleague ‘Treats’ – </strong>numerous discounts on hundreds of high street retailers and online<strong> </strong>service providers from groceries to holidays and cinema trips</li><li><strong>Colleague ‘We Care’ wellbeing &amp; medical support services –</strong> online GP, mental health support, get fit programme and much more (including ‘Tooth Fairy’ dentist on demand).</li><li><strong>30% off Jollyes branded products </strong>(and 20% off other brands in store for your pet’s needs!) with discounts for our groomers and pet clinics too.</li><li><strong>Workplace pension scheme </strong>provided by Legal &amp; General (contributions EE 3%, ER 5%)</li><li><strong>Additional paid leave </strong>for your wedding, new pet coming home and your birthday off!</li><li><strong>Enhanced Maternity &amp; Paternity leave</strong></li><li><strong>Buy/Sell holiday scheme – </strong>can purchase or sell up to 5 days</li><li><strong>Discounted membership for David Lloyd Clubs - </strong>access to gym, pool, spa, classes, racquet sports, kids clubs and more&nbsp;<br><br>This is a full time, hybrid role involving a minimum of <strong>3 </strong>x office days per week at our pet-friendly support office in Waltham Abbey (Essex) and up to 2 x days per week from home (or other Jollyes location as preferred). 37.5 hours per week.</li></ul><p><br><strong>The Role – Space Planner (Micro Space)</strong><br><br>This role sits within our Commercial team and supports the Space Planning Manager in delivering accurate, data-led planograms and store-specific space plans that drive sales, improve profit and enhance the customer experience. The Space Planner will work cross-functionally with buying, merchandising, and supply chain teams to help execute space strategies, maintain systems and tools, and support category range changes and promotional events.</p><p>A full job description is available on request, but to summarise your key responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Support the creation, maintenance, and rollout of planograms across all categories, ensuring alignment with range plans and store formats&nbsp;</li><li>Assist in the analysis of sales, space performance, and customer behaviour to inform layout and product placement decisions</li><li>Maintain and update all space planning tools, databases, and trackers to ensure accuracy and data integrity</li><li>Support the delivery of the range change critical path, including assisting with planogram creation, validation, and version control</li><li>Help prepare materials for post-launch reviews, analysing the impact of space changes on performance</li><li>Contribute to planogram inputs for promotions, events, and seasonal changes, ensuring smooth integration with the commercial plan</li><li>Collaborate with category and merchandising teams to understand the trading and range priorities that impact space</li><li>Identify and flag any issues that may impact on-shelf availability, implementation timelines, or store congestion.</li><li>Support through analysis reporting with relevant space data and insights</li><li>Participate in regular planogram reviews, taking actions and updates as directed by the Space Planning Manager.</li></ul><p><br><strong>The Skills – Space Planner (Micro Space)</strong><br><br>To be successful in this role, you’ll need the following skills, experience and qualities:</p><ul><li>Previous experience in a retail head office environment within retail space planning, merchandising, buying admin, or category support</li><li>Exposure to space planning software a strong advantage</li><li>Understanding of store operations, product layouts, or range planning</li><li>Experience handling data, Excel spreadsheets, or working with retail performance metrics</li><li>Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines</li><li>Proactive and willing to learn in a fast-paced retail environment.</li><li>Highly organised and reliable with a strong work ethic.</li><li>Adaptable and resilient in response to change or tight timelines.</li><li>Team-oriented, with a positive attitude and strong communication skills</li><li>Share our values of being: Wise, Focused, Genuine, Eager, Together<br>&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>About Jollyes – The Pet People</strong></p><p>Jollyes are an award-winning UK pet retailer with over 100 stores and over 50 years of pet expertise between our paws. Winners of the Retail Week award for ‘Best Retailer 2024’ (under £250m t/o), and listed in the Sunday Times ‘Best Places to Work’ you really can be sure you’re joining a great brand and employer, trusted by our customers and our colleagues. Accredited by 'Rest Less' as an age-inclusive employer we welcome applications of all ages (16+), and with our accreditation to the Pet Sustainability Coalition, we're friendly to pets people and the planet too!<br>&nbsp;</p><p><strong><em>To Apply:</em></strong></p><p>If you’re looking for a career with a company who will truly value you and recognize your contribution with some fantastic rewards and benefits, where you can really make a difference, click to apply today!</p><p><strong><em>Respectfully no agencies please</em></strong></p>