Location Planning Specialist

At a glance Contract Type - Fixed term for 12 months Location - The role can be based at either our Bracknell or Pimlico campus based on your preference Working Pattern - We know flexible working is important to you, and it is important to us too. The Partnership has adopted a hybrid working approach meaning you'll be able to work a mixture between the office and home based upon your personal needs whilst balancing the needs of the business. Typically the team currently spends 2 days in the office per week, this includes visits to both our London and Bracknell locations. Some site visits are also required Salary range - The salary range for this role is set at £35,500 - £53,200 per annum. For this position, we are seeking candidates with salary expectations in the range of £35,000 - £45,000. About the role It is an exciting time to be working in the Partnership’s Property team with ambitious growth plans for the Waitrose store estate. In the next three years there are plans to open 100 convenience stores as well as some supermarkets. We are currently recruiting for a Location Planning Specialist on a 12 month fixed term contract. Working in the Real Estate team you will assess potential sites for new shops in support of our line of business growth plans. This role will be primarily focused on Little Waitrose convenience stores, however there is an expectation that you will support the team with site assessment activity as required and in either line of business. Site visits will be required. Following identification of a new site, you will work with the Acquisition Managers to produce timely sales forecasts based on your previous experience, use of location planning tools and on-site assessment. You will also be required to work with the Estate Planning Manager to keep track of competitor activity in the market, predicting the impact of openings and closures and keeping an accurate dataset. Key responsibilities of the role will include: You will produce sales forecasts for new stores, making recommendations to the business on site viability and present your findings at the Sites meeting. You will support Acquisition Managers with catchment analysis providing data. You will review performance of new shops post opening and support the Location Planning and Assessment Manager in making clear recommendations. You will maintain the data relating to competitors in each geographic catchment. This will include commissioning data from external market suppliers and managing their performance. Essential skills you’ll need Relevant degree or experience in location planning Experience of working with GIS tools and large datasets Curiosity for retail, customer behaviour and demographic data. Good knowledge of Excel/Sheets and Powerpoint/Slides. Desirable skills and experience Experience of working in grocery retail sector Experience of store catchment analysis To view the job outline: External candidates - please view via the attachment Internal candidates - please view the job outline in this folder (Link->https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1CTpDXZgZexmycmCgtpd3ObfwKQFpCeDr) using your internal email address only Next Steps The application form consists of a CV upload followed by application questions. Please ensure you refresh the page each time you complete a task to ensure you complete everything that you need to in time. (If internal, check your Workday notifications and see further guidance on the PDW under "Internal application process"). We occasionally close vacancies early in the event that we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we recommend that you apply early. You'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you. Thanks for your patience in the meantime and for showing an interest in joining JLP. Benefits of the Partnership and the role 💻 - Hybrid Working. 🏖️ - Full - time working holiday entitlement 23 days holiday, plus public and bank holidays (this is prorated for part time hours). ⚖ - Excellent work life balance, including focus on well being and flexible working and our marketing leading equal parenthood leave Policy 🐷 - Defined Contribution pension scheme where your contributions will be matched by the Partnership (up to 8% of pay) and, after three years’ service, you’ll receive an additional Partnership contribution of 4% of pay, regardless of whether you pay in or not 🤑 - You’ll get Partnership discount in store and online once you complete your Earning Membership period. That’s 25% off in John Lewis (12% off electrical products, some exclusions apply) and 20% in Waitrose (some exclusions apply) You’ll also be able to nominate someone you live with to share your discount. 🚴 - Simple cycle to work support scheme 🏰 - We’re really proud of our exclusive hotels based in some of Britain’s most beautiful areas and once you’ve been with us for three months, you’re welcome to explore them 🌱 - Learn more about our extensive range of exciting benefits that you could enjoy when you join us, visit - ttps://www.jlpjobs.com/about/benefits/ (Link->https://www.jlpjobs.com/about/benefits/) For internal use only: #LI-JLPGR = John Lewis Partnership #LI-HYBRID #LI-HEADOFFICE #LI-CC1