The Works is an awesome place to… well, work! Our atmosphere is supportive, friendly and inclusive.
A second home-from-home where you can be your best and authentic you.
Our environment is always moving and full of energy.
Yet we still make space to share must-watch TV recommendations and our favourite page-turners.
Because even superheroes need some downtime to fuel their imaginations! 
Our Purpose:
To inspire reading.
learning, creativity and play - making lives more fulfilled.
Our Values:
We are Crafty | We are Caring | We are Can-do
Hybrid Working:
Most of our roles at Support Centre offer a really flexible approach to Hybrid working.
1 or 2 days in the office does the job for us to work collaboratively, and we use Microsoft Teams for those virtual catch-ups.

The Works Stores Ltd

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The Works is an awesome place to… well, work! Our atmosphere is supportive, friendly and inclusive. A second home-from-home where you can be your best and authentic you. 

Our environment is always moving and full of energy. Yet we still make space to share must-watch TV recommendations and our favourite page-turners. Because even superheroes need some downtime to fuel their imaginations! 

Our Purpose:
To inspire reading. learning, creativity and play - making lives more fulfilled.

Our Values:
We are Crafty | We are Caring | We are Can-do

Hybrid Working:
Most of our roles at Support Centre offer a really flexible approach to Hybrid working. 1 or 2 days in the office does the job for us to work collaboratively, and we use Microsoft Teams for those virtual catch-ups.  


• Lead the design, development and execution of daily campaign emails, incorporating animation, personalisation, and segmentation using dynamic content blocks.
• Design and build automated email journeys including welcome, winback, post-purchase, replenishment, and abandonment flows, while delivering seasonal updates tailored to customer behaviour and purchase history to drive engagement.
• Design and produce engaging, platform-optimised creative assets for organic and paid social media, supporting brand fame, audience growth, and campaign performance through rich media, influencer content, and trend-led storytelling.
• Collaborate across the Design Studio to ensure consistency in design across all digital touchpoints and contribute to the evolution of our visual identity.
• Collaborate with marketing, CRM, digital, social and our buying teams to deliver impactive, cohesive and on-brand digital content.
• Present design concepts and rationale to stakeholders, adapting communication style for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Lead on design testing functionality and export file types to maintain quality standards.
• Champion accessibility and inclusive design, demonstrating knowledge of WCAG standards.
• Own the accessibility within your designs including inputting web links, alt text and develop HTML.
• Optimise designs, helping the business to stay ahead of design trends, tools and techniques to keep our brand fresh and relevant.
• Utilise analytics and user feedback to iterate and optimise digital assets.
• Conduct or collaborate on user research and usability testing to inform and validate design decisions.
• Manage, support and mentor digital designers through line management, including setting objectives and measuring against them, signing-off designs, providing feedback and fostering a high-performing, inclusive culture.
• Improve ways of working, manage workload, and support the development of efficient team structures and processes.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of our digital design system and documentation.

Senior Digital Designer

Senior Digital Designer shaping The Works' visual identity and mentoring teams while delivering engaging digital content. Leading creative projects across multiple platforms in a hybrid setting.

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• Deliver timely and accurate financial reporting to empower informed decision-making.
• Take charge of the property and capex balance sheet and related P&L lines.
• Maintain the Fixed Asset register for the Group, covering all property, plant, and equipment.
• Ensure systems allow property assets to be reported at cost or valuation, with all component accounting entries recorded accurately.
• Collaborate with the financial processing team to understand property-related costs, such as utilities, and suggest improvements to drive cost efficiencies and enhance controls.
• Lead the month-end process, including posting journals and completing balance sheet reconciliations.
• Analyse monthly reports, providing variance analysis, and foster a close working relationship with the commercial finance team.
• Contribute to the preparation of interim and annual financial accounts and support the year-end audit process.
• Provide financial analysis and interpret information to make strategic recommendations to management.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and reforecasts.
• Continuously seek to improve processes.
• Support the wider financial reporting team as needed.

Finance Analyst

Finance Analyst at The Works improving and embedding financial processes to reduce risk and drive clarity. Engage in reporting and control activities with a proactive approach.

• Lead the financial reporting team to deliver on targets, including mentoring, coaching, and developing less experienced members, while supporting wider finance teams.
• Develop and maintain a strong financial control environment by challenging existing procedures and processes, and designing, implementing, and improving controls as necessary.
• Provide technical financial support to business area finance functions, including the delivery of sound financial information to aid management decision-making, and rolling out training on accounting treatment under new accounting standards, as required, as part of a proactive Financial Reporting team.
• Develop and maintain the Group Accounting manual, ensuring all relevant policies and procedures are kept up to date.
• Control all monthly group accounting, including timely and accurate delivery of monthly group management accounts.
• Manage key external relationships including auditors, tax advisers and HMRC.
• Own all technical areas of the Group’s financial statements including IFRS16, IFRS 2 and IFRS 9.
• Oversee and be accountable for the balance sheet & cash flow control and risk management to ensure financial integrity and mitigate risks.
• Manage and lead all internal and external audit processes, contributing to audit readiness and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements, including leading the production of the Annual Report and subsidiary accounts.
• Drive improvements in the Group’s stock reporting, including support for the profit protection team, understanding stock take frequency and reporting, stock provisions, and movements in stock balances, with the ability to clearly explain variances.
• Manage Group’s HMRC requirements, including corporation tax and VAT, with support from the Group’s tax advisors.
• Work closely with the Sustainability Manager to ensure compliance with external reporting under CFD.
• Undertake ad hoc project work as required, including supporting the delivery of finance and system transformation.

Senior Financial Reporting Manager

Senior Financial Reporting Manager at The Works managing Group-level reporting and the financial reporting team. Supporting decision-making processes and enhancing financial management across the group.

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• Manage & develop, lead your team with confidence through regular team meetings, one-on-ones, and training sessions.
• Ensure cash control processes are robust and adaptable, having control over all aspects of cash, card, and bank accounts, evolving with business changes.
• Operational efficiency, continuously review and challenge team workflows, striving for first-time accuracy.
• Project involvement, proactively support finance and wider business projects to ensure successful outcomes.
• Performance monitoring, report and monitor KPIs for the Cash team, engaging the team to incrementally improve performance.
• Effective communication, maintain strong communication within the finance team and with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Leading change, drive forward agreed initiatives within the finance team and wider business to successful conclusions.
• Support the business, provide excellent customer service, addressing issues and general enquiries on financial processing matters.

Cash Control Manager

Cash Control Manager leading daily payment checks at The Works. Ensuring cash control accuracy and resolving store issues for fraud prevention in a hybrid role.

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• Lead PoS strategy and delivery for all brand campaigns, seasonal promotions, and store events.
• Oversee artwork briefing, proofing, coding, and versioning across multiple store formats and regions (e.g., UK and ROI).
• Collaborate with printers and suppliers to ensure timely production and distribution of PoS packs.
• Maintain and evolve PoS specifications and standards for new stores, refits, relocations, and closures.
• Manage store communications and implementation guides to ensure accurate and consistent execution.
• Monitor and improve PoS allocation accuracy using campaign systems and store audits.
• Line manage PoS Assistant, supporting their development and workload balance.
• Work cross-functionally with creative, retail, and commercial teams to align PoS with broader business objectives.
• Support supplier relationships and explore cost-saving and sustainability opportunities in PoS production.
• Drive innovation in PoS formats and messaging to enhance in-store experience and brand visibility.
• Lead key transformational projects that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and elevate customer impact.
• Work with retail to gather feedback to inform future PoS strategies.

PoS Marketing Manager

PoS Manager at The Works leading Point of Sale creation and improvement across retail stores. Engaging with creative, retail, and commercial teams for brand alignment and customer impact.

The Works is an awesome place to… well, work! Our atmosphere is supportive, friendly and inclusive. A second home-from-home where you can be your best and authentic you. Our environment is always moving and full of energy. Yet we still make space to share must-watch TV recommendations and our favourite page-turners. Because even superheroes need some downtime to fuel their imaginations!  Our Purpose: To inspire reading. learning, creativity and play - making lives more fulfilled. Our Values: We are Crafty | We are Caring | We are Can-do Hybrid Working: Most of our roles at Support Centre offer a really flexible approach to Hybrid working. 1 or 2 days in the office does the job for us to work collaboratively, and we use Microsoft Teams for those virtual catch-ups.

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