Talent Development Administrator
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Position Overview & Specifications
6 month FTC
Scope of the Role & Department:
If you are looking for the chance to gain experience in HR with a specific focus on Talent Development, while contributing to an ambitious organisation, then this opportunity is for you. We are looking for a proactive, curious and motivated Talent Development Administrator to join our Talent Development team. The placement will give you the opportunity to experience general day-to-day business in the Talent Development team as well as work on very specific projects. Whilst this role is largely administration-focused, in our dynamic team you will have the opportunity to take ownership of projects and support building our digital offering and implementing change.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the administration of our Learning Management System Astute, upskill to become a superuser of the platform and explore new functionalities
- Responsible for the internal Training inbox, actioning employee queries and escalating complex queries to Talent Development Manager as appropriate
- Compiling and summarising evaluation of training courses held internally
- Develop and maintain methods of tracking data and produce relevant reports
- Support analysing and improving existing learning content
- Involvement in ad-hoc projects, such as building e-learning content
Essential Skills:
- Display a professional approach
- Work proactively
- Experience of managing and prioritising own workload in a high volume, demanding environment
- Able to demonstrate good team working skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Thorough attention to detail
- Experience in a similar administrative role
- Excellent PC skills – competent with Word and Excel
What we can offer you:
Annual bonus based on company performance
Hybrid working model from home and in the office
24 days holiday, plus your Birthday off, plus Bank Holidays with an opportunity to buy extra days holiday
Finish at 4pm on a Friday
Competitive pension contribution
Staff discount card for stores and online
About Us
WHSmith has a remarkable heritage and we have occupied our place as the ‘Hub of the High Street’ and in our customers’ hearts for 230 years. Since 1792, we’ve grown and evolved into a globally recognised brand, and we’re proud to be that air of familiarity people love and trust. Today, we have more than 1700 stores in over 30 countries across the globe, serving millions of customers every year, and you’ll find us at airports, railway stations, hospitals and on the high street.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, and basis of disability. When we collect your personal information as part of a job application or offer of employment, we do so in accordance with industry standards and best practices and in compliance with applicable privacy laws.
Format of Business
HRFull Time / Part Time
Full TimePosition Type
Fixed TermSalary From
CompetitiveSalary To
CompetitiveHours / Week
36.25Country
UKCounty
WiltshireJob Code / Grade
BPost Code
SN3 3LDCandidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Other Retail Shops
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Talent Development Administrator roles across WHSmith's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Other Retail Shops.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £28,114 - £33,531 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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