Teams at WHSmith

Leads procurement strategy for store fit-outs and multiple categories across domestic and international operations. Manages tenders, contract negotiations, supplier relationship management, cost reduction, risk mitigation, spend control, and performance improvement. Partners with senior stakeholders, leads multi-million-pound projects, mentors procurement team members, and supports global tenders that may require occasional US travel and flexible hours.

Leads enterprise risk management, internal controls, governance, and assurance coordination across global operations. Responsibilities include implementing Provision 29 requirements, assessing control effectiveness, maintaining risk registers and frameworks, facilitating risk committees, preparing executive and Board reporting, challenging remediation plans, supporting ERP transformation, and improving risk and controls capability through training.

Provide international employee relations and employment-law support across Europe, especially Spain and Ireland. Lead HR compliance, policy development, governance frameworks, legislative horizon scanning, complex ER cases, and data privacy activities. Translate legal and market developments into practical business guidance, training, and risk recommendations while partnering with HR, legal advisers, data protection teams, and external providers.