I have been on a journey with Smith News, working for them twice. Originally, I joined in their ancillary business, Instore as a Field Performance Leader covering South Wales, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. I returned after Covid as a Merchandiser in my local area and expressed an interest in taking on more hours. That’s when I heard about a part-time secondment in recruitment, helping to recruit Merchandisers for Instore in which my manager whole heartedly supported me.

I ended up doing that role for two years, and when a full-time position came up in recruitment, I went for it. I’m now a Recruitment Coordinator for Smiths News, responsible for recruiting Warehouse Operatives and Operations Team Leaders.

My day-to-day responsibilities include setting up and advertising vacancies, screening applicants for suitability, arranging interviews, and managing right-to-work checks to support offers of employment. I oversee the entire recruitment process from start to finish and work closely with hiring managers to support them through onboarding and ensure a smooth transition for new starters.