🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 25d ago ⏳ Closes in 66 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Company - Public

Team Leader- London City Airport

🏢 WHSmith • 📍 London, England • 🕒 Sep 14, 2026

Salary Range

£25,248 - £25,248

£2,104 - £2,104 / mo

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Location Base

London, England

Tier-1 UK Economic Zone

Est. Take-Home Pay

68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)

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Transatlantic Parity

1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard

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Position Overview & Specifications

Can you inspire a team to achieve challenging targets? Then read on.

We are looking for exceptional individuals used to working to Key Performance Indicators and driving sales to support the Store Manager with the day to day operation of the store to maximise profit through effective management of the team.

The Accountabilities

Creating a customer service led culture which is always striving to improve performance
Ensuring all staff deliver a professional, friendly service to all customers
Play an active role on the shop floor with the team
Work with the management team to maximise opportunities to drive sales and increase footfall
Working with the management team to ensure store is fully compliant with pricing, promotions, legislation and landlord agreements
Drive the team to achieve both individual and store targets including sales, shrink, waste, cash loss and staff costs
Recruit, motivate & train the team to deliver individual and store targets, including average transaction value and add on sales
Performance management of staff – lateness, absence, poor work rate, poor service
Deliver a legal, safe and secure workplace
Deputise for Store Manager / Deputy Manager in their absence

The Requirements

Previous experience of working in a customer focused retail environment
Previous experience of leading and motivating a team
Proven experience of working to and achieving challenging Key Performance Indicators
Flexibility towards working hours
Strong communication skills

Format of Business

Airport

Shift Pattern

Flexible - Not Including Nights

Hours / Week

Full Time / Part Time

Full Time

Salary Up To

£25,248

County

Greater London

Country

Post Code

E16 2PB

Candidate 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.

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Corridor Intelligence

Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

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.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Media & Entertainment Stores

Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Team Leader- London City Airport roles across WHSmith's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Media & Entertainment Stores.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £25,248 - £25,248 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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