Hybrid: 1-2 days at our Support Centre in Coleshill, Birmingham.
The Works. It literally means everything. And whatever your story or background, we’re all about unlocking imagination and making creativity accessible to everyone. Whether you’re engaging with customers on the frontline or supporting our colleagues behind the scenes, your impact can be profound and far-reaching.
This is more than toys and books and art supplies. This is about inspiring people to read, learn, create and play. So, with the right passion, it all starts with you.
As one of our dynamic Buyers, you’ll take charge of our books category, owning the entire buying cycle from start to finish. Playing a key role in our vibrant Commercial team, driving strategy, spotting new product trends and building fantastic ranges. You’ll collaborate with suppliers, ensure ethical compliance and react swift to sales trends to keep us ahead.
As one of our experienced Buying professionals, you will have a proven track record of success. Ideally in a similar sector or category with a natural desire to make impactful decisions and drive value!
To inspire reading, learning, creativity and play 💛💙
We are Crafty 🎨 | Smart with what we've got.
We are Caring 💛 | Heart in every action.
We are Can-do 🚀| Energy that gets it done.
Each year, we run an anonymous colleague engagement survey. This is so important for us to hear your feedback and suggestions. We want to know what’s going great, and what needs a couple of tweaks to help make The Works the best place you’ve ever worked! You’ll have opportunity to help give us that direction.
At The Works, we are proud to have an inclusive culture where everyone truly feels able to be themselves. Our roles are open to all, including under-represented groups such as ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, carers & members of the LGBTQ+ community (including those who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans, non-binary, or use another term).
We are open to discussions around working hours and flexible working. And, where possible, we'll try to support this. If you need reasonable adjustments for an interview you might attend with us, let us know in your application and we’ll be happy to help!
Something magical happens when we pause our screens and connect with real-life things to do.
Experiencing quality time with family and friends is something we feel. It's time that nourishes us, makes us feel whole again and reconnects us with our community and ourselves.
We learn new skills, spark curiosity and set imaginations free. We call it... Time Well Spent.
At The Works, we don’t just sell products. We inspire reading, learning, creativity and play.
You sell the paint that turns someone into an artist. You provide the book that unleashes an inner author. You supply the games that help bring families together. You give someone the puzzle book that reconnects them with a late family member’s memory.
You never know who someone will become. So with your passion, and our products, you will help ignite the spark within people, allowing them to unleash their creativity, find new passions, hobbies, or rekindle fond memories.
The unseen possibilities are limitless, and it all starts with you.
Our Purpose:
To inspire reading. learning, creativity and play.
Our Values:
We are Crafty | We are Caring | We are Can-do
Hybrid Working:
Most of our teams at our Support Centre offer a flexible approach to Hybrid working. 1 or 2 days in the office per week usually does the job for us to work collaboratively, and we use Microsoft Teams for those virtual catch-ups.
