We're Kingfisher, A team made up of over 76,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher - and all our other brands: B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama and Koctas - to life. That's right, we're big, but we have ambitions to become even bigger and even better. We want to become the leading home improvement company and grow the largest community of home improvers in the world. And that's where you come in. At Kingfisher our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We want to ensure that all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants to Kingfisher are treated equally regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, colour, ethnic or national origin, culture, religious belief, philosophical belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation. You will be managing Kingfisher's IT infrastructure, ensuring performance through expertise in systems, virtualization, scripting, networking, storage, and security. The Compliance Lead will support the Senior IT & Security Compliance Manager in ensuring Kingfishers technology estate is compliant with all applicable laws and regulations and this compliance can be clearly demonstrated to regulators and auditors. Working in the Information Security & Risk team you will maintain, develop and implement a compliance program and the associated processes and evidential documentation. Ensuring Group/Local Banner technology teams and suppliers understand and maintain operational compliance to regulations. Overview We're Kingfisher, A team made up of over 76,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher - and all our other brands: B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama and Koctas - to life. That's right, we're big, but we have ambitions to become even bigger and even better. We want to become the leading home improvement company and grow the largest community of home improvers in the world. And that's where you come in. At Kingfisher our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We want to ensure that all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants to Kingfisher are treated equally regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, colour, ethnic or national origin, culture, religious belief, philosophical belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation. You will be managing Kingfisher's IT infrastructure, ensuring performance through expertise in systems, virtualization, scripting, networking, storage, and security. The Compliance Lead will support the Senior IT & Security Compliance Manager in ensuring Kingfishers technology estate is compliant with all applicable laws and regulations and this compliance can be clearly demonstrated to regulators and auditors. Working in the Information Security & Risk team you will maintain, develop and implement a compliance program and the associated processes and evidential documentation. Ensuring Group/Local Banner technology teams and suppliers understand and maintain operational compliance to regulations. Maintain and improve the Controls framework providing a view of effectiveness, and driving a programme of continuous improvement Collaborate with and assist Banners and technology teams to develop corrective action plans for identified compliance issues. Ability to convey sophisticated information and ideas clearly to stakeholders and embed policy, processes and controls that maintain compliance Develop and provide recommendations towards reporting packs for all aspects of the compliance landscape. Provide SME consultancy to both Group Technology and the Banners / Group Functions on key topics such as data protection and payments. Operate a data protection office for Group Technology including leading data maps, DPIA's and SARs Run both internal and external audit activities including the support of audit planning, audit facilitation, recommendations to findings and resulting action plans What's the job Maintain and improve the Controls framework providing a view of effectiveness, and driving a programme of continuous improvement Collaborate with and assist Banners and technology teams to develop corrective action plans for identified compliance issues. Ability to convey sophisticated information and ideas clearly to stakeholders and embed policy, processes and controls that maintain compliance Develop and provide recommendations towards reporting packs for all aspects of the compliance landscape. Provide SME consultancy to both Group Technology and the Banners / Group Functions on key topics such as data protection and payments. Operate a data protection office for Group Technology including leading data maps, DPIA's and SARs Run both internal and external audit activities including the support of audit planning, audit facilitation, recommendations to findings and resulting action plans Maintain and improve the Controls framework providing a view of effectiveness, and driving a programme of continuous improvement Collaborate with and assist Banners and technology teams to develop corrective action plans for identified compliance issues. Ability to convey sophisticated information and ideas clearly to stakeholders and embed policy, processes and controls that maintain compliance Develop and provide recommendations towards reporting packs for all aspects of the compliance landscape. Provide SME consultancy to both Group Technology and the Banners / Group Functions on key topics such as data protection and payments. Operate a data protection office for Group Technology including leading data maps, DPIA's and SARs Run both internal and external audit activities including the support of audit planning, audit facilitation, recommendations to findings and resulting action plans What we offer. Private Health Care Opportunity to receive up to family level cover with Bupa. Join within three months of starting or at annual renewal in April. (This benefit is subject to Benefit In Kind taxation). Kingfisher Pension Scheme Immediate eligibility through auto-enrolment. Contribute 8% to receive a max 14% from the Company. 25 Days' Holiday 25 days per annum plus bank holidays as stated in your contract (pro rated for part time colleagues). Staff Discount 20% discount at B&Q and Screwfix. Eligible after 3 months service. Kingfisher Share Incentive Plan (SIP) Share ownership in a tax efficient way. Save between £10 to £150 per month. Join at any time once three months service is reached. Life Assurance x4 Salary plus benefit equal to value of your Retirement Account (if an active member of KPS-MP) or x1 Salary if not active member. Bonus Competitive bonus scheme that aligns to work level of role. Kingfisher Share Save Save with the option to buy Kingfisher plc shares at the end of a 3 or 5 year period. Offered annually. Three months service is required at the annual invitation date, normally in October. Our Behaviours At Kingfisher, we are united by our 6 core behaviours Constantly improving our customer experience Acting with humanity and care Be curious Thriving on learning, thinking beyond the obvious Be inclusive Acting inclusively in diverse teams to achieve together Be agile Working with trust, pace and agility Be accountable Championing the plan to deliver results and growth Our employees know us best. We wouldn't be Kingfisher without them. So, we want to share what they think with you. Training & Development There are so many ways you can grow, learn, and develop here at Kingfisher. At whatever pace suits you. Conversations with senior leaders Resources and tools to help you grow Improving without instruments to help you learn is near impossible. That's why we make sure you have everything at your fingertips to find exactly what you need to keep growing. Initiatives that measure development With plans that ask you what you want to achieve and when you want to achieve them by, tracking progress and keeping development at the forefront of conversation is easy. Find your path The scale of group functions within Kingfisher is huge. That means you have the chance to build different career paths within multiple areas of the organisation. Sharing is caring We aren't selfish here at Kingfisher. Whatever your level of experience, you'll work with colleagues who are always welcoming and ready to share their knowledge whenever you need it. Reach for the stars So your ambitions are high? Good thing we have opportunities to find experiences in line with more senior roles and responsibilities. Here, you can evolve your career, no matter your level. Why Kingfisher We're an innovative, international retailer on a journey to actively make a difference. Always striving to take that next step. You can be part of the difference. From bottom to top you can progress in a collaborative environment. So, why not Kingfisher? Application Process What to expect from our application process Step 1: Application Send in your application via our Kingfisher Careers website. Step 2: Review A member of the Talent Acquisition team will then review your application let you know if you have progressed to the next stage of the process. Step 3: Interview 1 You'll then have a telephone interview/one to one conversation with a recruiter. Step 4: Interview 2 As you progress, you'll be invited to attend a face to face or virtual interview. . click apply for full job details
Jul 06, 2025
Full time
We're Kingfisher, A team made up of over 76,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher - and all our other brands: B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama and Koctas - to life. That's right, we're big, but we have ambitions to become even bigger and even better. We want to become the leading home improvement company and grow the largest community of home improvers in the world. And that's where you come in. At Kingfisher our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We want to ensure that all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants to Kingfisher are treated equally regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, colour, ethnic or national origin, culture, religious belief, philosophical belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation. You will be managing Kingfisher's IT infrastructure, ensuring performance through expertise in systems, virtualization, scripting, networking, storage, and security. The Compliance Lead will support the Senior IT & Security Compliance Manager in ensuring Kingfishers technology estate is compliant with all applicable laws and regulations and this compliance can be clearly demonstrated to regulators and auditors. Working in the Information Security & Risk team you will maintain, develop and implement a compliance program and the associated processes and evidential documentation. Ensuring Group/Local Banner technology teams and suppliers understand and maintain operational compliance to regulations. Overview We're Kingfisher, A team made up of over 76,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher - and all our other brands: B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama and Koctas - to life. That's right, we're big, but we have ambitions to become even bigger and even better. We want to become the leading home improvement company and grow the largest community of home improvers in the world. And that's where you come in. At Kingfisher our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We want to ensure that all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants to Kingfisher are treated equally regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, colour, ethnic or national origin, culture, religious belief, philosophical belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation. You will be managing Kingfisher's IT infrastructure, ensuring performance through expertise in systems, virtualization, scripting, networking, storage, and security. The Compliance Lead will support the Senior IT & Security Compliance Manager in ensuring Kingfishers technology estate is compliant with all applicable laws and regulations and this compliance can be clearly demonstrated to regulators and auditors. Working in the Information Security & Risk team you will maintain, develop and implement a compliance program and the associated processes and evidential documentation. Ensuring Group/Local Banner technology teams and suppliers understand and maintain operational compliance to regulations. Maintain and improve the Controls framework providing a view of effectiveness, and driving a programme of continuous improvement Collaborate with and assist Banners and technology teams to develop corrective action plans for identified compliance issues. Ability to convey sophisticated information and ideas clearly to stakeholders and embed policy, processes and controls that maintain compliance Develop and provide recommendations towards reporting packs for all aspects of the compliance landscape. Provide SME consultancy to both Group Technology and the Banners / Group Functions on key topics such as data protection and payments. Operate a data protection office for Group Technology including leading data maps, DPIA's and SARs Run both internal and external audit activities including the support of audit planning, audit facilitation, recommendations to findings and resulting action plans What's the job Maintain and improve the Controls framework providing a view of effectiveness, and driving a programme of continuous improvement Collaborate with and assist Banners and technology teams to develop corrective action plans for identified compliance issues. Ability to convey sophisticated information and ideas clearly to stakeholders and embed policy, processes and controls that maintain compliance Develop and provide recommendations towards reporting packs for all aspects of the compliance landscape. Provide SME consultancy to both Group Technology and the Banners / Group Functions on key topics such as data protection and payments. Operate a data protection office for Group Technology including leading data maps, DPIA's and SARs Run both internal and external audit activities including the support of audit planning, audit facilitation, recommendations to findings and resulting action plans Maintain and improve the Controls framework providing a view of effectiveness, and driving a programme of continuous improvement Collaborate with and assist Banners and technology teams to develop corrective action plans for identified compliance issues. Ability to convey sophisticated information and ideas clearly to stakeholders and embed policy, processes and controls that maintain compliance Develop and provide recommendations towards reporting packs for all aspects of the compliance landscape. Provide SME consultancy to both Group Technology and the Banners / Group Functions on key topics such as data protection and payments. Operate a data protection office for Group Technology including leading data maps, DPIA's and SARs Run both internal and external audit activities including the support of audit planning, audit facilitation, recommendations to findings and resulting action plans What we offer. Private Health Care Opportunity to receive up to family level cover with Bupa. Join within three months of starting or at annual renewal in April. (This benefit is subject to Benefit In Kind taxation). Kingfisher Pension Scheme Immediate eligibility through auto-enrolment. Contribute 8% to receive a max 14% from the Company. 25 Days' Holiday 25 days per annum plus bank holidays as stated in your contract (pro rated for part time colleagues). Staff Discount 20% discount at B&Q and Screwfix. Eligible after 3 months service. Kingfisher Share Incentive Plan (SIP) Share ownership in a tax efficient way. Save between £10 to £150 per month. Join at any time once three months service is reached. Life Assurance x4 Salary plus benefit equal to value of your Retirement Account (if an active member of KPS-MP) or x1 Salary if not active member. Bonus Competitive bonus scheme that aligns to work level of role. Kingfisher Share Save Save with the option to buy Kingfisher plc shares at the end of a 3 or 5 year period. Offered annually. Three months service is required at the annual invitation date, normally in October. Our Behaviours At Kingfisher, we are united by our 6 core behaviours Constantly improving our customer experience Acting with humanity and care Be curious Thriving on learning, thinking beyond the obvious Be inclusive Acting inclusively in diverse teams to achieve together Be agile Working with trust, pace and agility Be accountable Championing the plan to deliver results and growth Our employees know us best. We wouldn't be Kingfisher without them. So, we want to share what they think with you. Training & Development There are so many ways you can grow, learn, and develop here at Kingfisher. At whatever pace suits you. Conversations with senior leaders Resources and tools to help you grow Improving without instruments to help you learn is near impossible. That's why we make sure you have everything at your fingertips to find exactly what you need to keep growing. Initiatives that measure development With plans that ask you what you want to achieve and when you want to achieve them by, tracking progress and keeping development at the forefront of conversation is easy. Find your path The scale of group functions within Kingfisher is huge. That means you have the chance to build different career paths within multiple areas of the organisation. Sharing is caring We aren't selfish here at Kingfisher. Whatever your level of experience, you'll work with colleagues who are always welcoming and ready to share their knowledge whenever you need it. Reach for the stars So your ambitions are high? Good thing we have opportunities to find experiences in line with more senior roles and responsibilities. Here, you can evolve your career, no matter your level. Why Kingfisher We're an innovative, international retailer on a journey to actively make a difference. Always striving to take that next step. You can be part of the difference. From bottom to top you can progress in a collaborative environment. So, why not Kingfisher? Application Process What to expect from our application process Step 1: Application Send in your application via our Kingfisher Careers website. Step 2: Review A member of the Talent Acquisition team will then review your application let you know if you have progressed to the next stage of the process. Step 3: Interview 1 You'll then have a telephone interview/one to one conversation with a recruiter. Step 4: Interview 2 As you progress, you'll be invited to attend a face to face or virtual interview. . click apply for full job details
We're Kingfisher, A team made up of over 76,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher - and all our other brands: B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama and Koctas - to life. That's right, we're big, but we have ambitions to become even bigger and even better. We want to become the leading home improvement company and grow the largest community of home improvers in the world. And that's where you come in. At Kingfisher our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We want to ensure that all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants to Kingfisher are treated equally regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, colour, ethnic or national origin, culture, religious belief, philosophical belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation. You will be managing Kingfisher's IT infrastructure, ensuring performance through expertise in systems, virtualization, scripting, networking, storage, and security. The Compliance Lead will support the Senior IT & Security Compliance Manager in ensuring Kingfishers technology estate is compliant with all applicable laws and regulations and this compliance can be clearly demonstrated to regulators and auditors. Working in the Information Security & Risk team you will maintain, develop and implement a compliance program and the associated processes and evidential documentation. Ensuring Group/Local Banner technology teams and suppliers understand and maintain operational compliance to regulations. Overview We're Kingfisher, A team made up of over 76,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher - and all our other brands: B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama and Koctas - to life. That's right, we're big, but we have ambitions to become even bigger and even better. We want to become the leading home improvement company and grow the largest community of home improvers in the world. And that's where you come in. At Kingfisher our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We want to ensure that all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants to Kingfisher are treated equally regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, colour, ethnic or national origin, culture, religious belief, philosophical belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation. You will be managing Kingfisher's IT infrastructure, ensuring performance through expertise in systems, virtualization, scripting, networking, storage, and security. The Compliance Lead will support the Senior IT & Security Compliance Manager in ensuring Kingfishers technology estate is compliant with all applicable laws and regulations and this compliance can be clearly demonstrated to regulators and auditors. Working in the Information Security & Risk team you will maintain, develop and implement a compliance program and the associated processes and evidential documentation. Ensuring Group/Local Banner technology teams and suppliers understand and maintain operational compliance to regulations. Maintain and improve the Controls framework providing a view of effectiveness, and driving a programme of continuous improvement Collaborate with and assist Banners and technology teams to develop corrective action plans for identified compliance issues. Ability to convey sophisticated information and ideas clearly to stakeholders and embed policy, processes and controls that maintain compliance Develop and provide recommendations towards reporting packs for all aspects of the compliance landscape. Provide SME consultancy to both Group Technology and the Banners / Group Functions on key topics such as data protection and payments. Operate a data protection office for Group Technology including leading data maps, DPIA's and SARs Run both internal and external audit activities including the support of audit planning, audit facilitation, recommendations to findings and resulting action plans What's the job Maintain and improve the Controls framework providing a view of effectiveness, and driving a programme of continuous improvement Collaborate with and assist Banners and technology teams to develop corrective action plans for identified compliance issues. Ability to convey sophisticated information and ideas clearly to stakeholders and embed policy, processes and controls that maintain compliance Develop and provide recommendations towards reporting packs for all aspects of the compliance landscape. Provide SME consultancy to both Group Technology and the Banners / Group Functions on key topics such as data protection and payments. Operate a data protection office for Group Technology including leading data maps, DPIA's and SARs Run both internal and external audit activities including the support of audit planning, audit facilitation, recommendations to findings and resulting action plans Maintain and improve the Controls framework providing a view of effectiveness, and driving a programme of continuous improvement Collaborate with and assist Banners and technology teams to develop corrective action plans for identified compliance issues. Ability to convey sophisticated information and ideas clearly to stakeholders and embed policy, processes and controls that maintain compliance Develop and provide recommendations towards reporting packs for all aspects of the compliance landscape. Provide SME consultancy to both Group Technology and the Banners / Group Functions on key topics such as data protection and payments. Operate a data protection office for Group Technology including leading data maps, DPIA's and SARs Run both internal and external audit activities including the support of audit planning, audit facilitation, recommendations to findings and resulting action plans What we offer. Private Health Care Opportunity to receive up to family level cover with Bupa. Join within three months of starting or at annual renewal in April. (This benefit is subject to Benefit In Kind taxation). Kingfisher Pension Scheme Immediate eligibility through auto-enrolment. Contribute 8% to receive a max 14% from the Company. 25 Days' Holiday 25 days per annum plus bank holidays as stated in your contract (pro rated for part time colleagues). Staff Discount 20% discount at B&Q and Screwfix. Eligible after 3 months service. Kingfisher Share Incentive Plan (SIP) Share ownership in a tax efficient way. Save between £10 to £150 per month. Join at any time once three months service is reached. Life Assurance x4 Salary plus benefit equal to value of your Retirement Account (if an active member of KPS-MP) or x1 Salary if not active member. Bonus Competitive bonus scheme that aligns to work level of role. Kingfisher Share Save Save with the option to buy Kingfisher plc shares at the end of a 3 or 5 year period. Offered annually. Three months service is required at the annual invitation date, normally in October. Our Behaviours At Kingfisher, we are united by our 6 core behaviours Constantly improving our customer experience Acting with humanity and care Be curious Thriving on learning, thinking beyond the obvious Be inclusive Acting inclusively in diverse teams to achieve together Be agile Working with trust, pace and agility Be accountable Championing the plan to deliver results and growth Our employees know us best. We wouldn't be Kingfisher without them. So, we want to share what they think with you. Training & Development There are so many ways you can grow, learn, and develop here at Kingfisher. At whatever pace suits you. Conversations with senior leaders Resources and tools to help you grow Improving without instruments to help you learn is near impossible. That's why we make sure you have everything at your fingertips to find exactly what you need to keep growing. Initiatives that measure development With plans that ask you what you want to achieve and when you want to achieve them by, tracking progress and keeping development at the forefront of conversation is easy. Find your path The scale of group functions within Kingfisher is huge. That means you have the chance to build different career paths within multiple areas of the organisation. Sharing is caring We aren't selfish here at Kingfisher. Whatever your level of experience, you'll work with colleagues who are always welcoming and ready to share their knowledge whenever you need it. Reach for the stars So your ambitions are high? Good thing we have opportunities to find experiences in line with more senior roles and responsibilities. Here, you can evolve your career, no matter your level. Why Kingfisher We're an innovative, international retailer on a journey to actively make a difference. Always striving to take that next step. You can be part of the difference. From bottom to top you can progress in a collaborative environment. So, why not Kingfisher? Application Process What to expect from our application process Step 1: Application Send in your application via our Kingfisher Careers website. Step 2: Review A member of the Talent Acquisition team will then review your application let you know if you have progressed to the next stage of the process. Step 3: Interview 1 You'll then have a telephone interview/one to one conversation with a recruiter. Step 4: Interview 2 As you progress, you'll be invited to attend a face to face or virtual interview. . click apply for full job details
Jul 06, 2025
Full time
We're Kingfisher, A team made up of over 76,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher - and all our other brands: B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama and Koctas - to life. That's right, we're big, but we have ambitions to become even bigger and even better. We want to become the leading home improvement company and grow the largest community of home improvers in the world. And that's where you come in. At Kingfisher our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We want to ensure that all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants to Kingfisher are treated equally regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, colour, ethnic or national origin, culture, religious belief, philosophical belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation. You will be managing Kingfisher's IT infrastructure, ensuring performance through expertise in systems, virtualization, scripting, networking, storage, and security. The Compliance Lead will support the Senior IT & Security Compliance Manager in ensuring Kingfishers technology estate is compliant with all applicable laws and regulations and this compliance can be clearly demonstrated to regulators and auditors. Working in the Information Security & Risk team you will maintain, develop and implement a compliance program and the associated processes and evidential documentation. Ensuring Group/Local Banner technology teams and suppliers understand and maintain operational compliance to regulations. Overview We're Kingfisher, A team made up of over 76,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher - and all our other brands: B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama and Koctas - to life. That's right, we're big, but we have ambitions to become even bigger and even better. We want to become the leading home improvement company and grow the largest community of home improvers in the world. And that's where you come in. At Kingfisher our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We want to ensure that all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants to Kingfisher are treated equally regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, colour, ethnic or national origin, culture, religious belief, philosophical belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation. You will be managing Kingfisher's IT infrastructure, ensuring performance through expertise in systems, virtualization, scripting, networking, storage, and security. The Compliance Lead will support the Senior IT & Security Compliance Manager in ensuring Kingfishers technology estate is compliant with all applicable laws and regulations and this compliance can be clearly demonstrated to regulators and auditors. Working in the Information Security & Risk team you will maintain, develop and implement a compliance program and the associated processes and evidential documentation. Ensuring Group/Local Banner technology teams and suppliers understand and maintain operational compliance to regulations. Maintain and improve the Controls framework providing a view of effectiveness, and driving a programme of continuous improvement Collaborate with and assist Banners and technology teams to develop corrective action plans for identified compliance issues. Ability to convey sophisticated information and ideas clearly to stakeholders and embed policy, processes and controls that maintain compliance Develop and provide recommendations towards reporting packs for all aspects of the compliance landscape. Provide SME consultancy to both Group Technology and the Banners / Group Functions on key topics such as data protection and payments. Operate a data protection office for Group Technology including leading data maps, DPIA's and SARs Run both internal and external audit activities including the support of audit planning, audit facilitation, recommendations to findings and resulting action plans What's the job Maintain and improve the Controls framework providing a view of effectiveness, and driving a programme of continuous improvement Collaborate with and assist Banners and technology teams to develop corrective action plans for identified compliance issues. Ability to convey sophisticated information and ideas clearly to stakeholders and embed policy, processes and controls that maintain compliance Develop and provide recommendations towards reporting packs for all aspects of the compliance landscape. Provide SME consultancy to both Group Technology and the Banners / Group Functions on key topics such as data protection and payments. Operate a data protection office for Group Technology including leading data maps, DPIA's and SARs Run both internal and external audit activities including the support of audit planning, audit facilitation, recommendations to findings and resulting action plans Maintain and improve the Controls framework providing a view of effectiveness, and driving a programme of continuous improvement Collaborate with and assist Banners and technology teams to develop corrective action plans for identified compliance issues. Ability to convey sophisticated information and ideas clearly to stakeholders and embed policy, processes and controls that maintain compliance Develop and provide recommendations towards reporting packs for all aspects of the compliance landscape. Provide SME consultancy to both Group Technology and the Banners / Group Functions on key topics such as data protection and payments. Operate a data protection office for Group Technology including leading data maps, DPIA's and SARs Run both internal and external audit activities including the support of audit planning, audit facilitation, recommendations to findings and resulting action plans What we offer. Private Health Care Opportunity to receive up to family level cover with Bupa. Join within three months of starting or at annual renewal in April. (This benefit is subject to Benefit In Kind taxation). Kingfisher Pension Scheme Immediate eligibility through auto-enrolment. Contribute 8% to receive a max 14% from the Company. 25 Days' Holiday 25 days per annum plus bank holidays as stated in your contract (pro rated for part time colleagues). Staff Discount 20% discount at B&Q and Screwfix. Eligible after 3 months service. Kingfisher Share Incentive Plan (SIP) Share ownership in a tax efficient way. Save between £10 to £150 per month. Join at any time once three months service is reached. Life Assurance x4 Salary plus benefit equal to value of your Retirement Account (if an active member of KPS-MP) or x1 Salary if not active member. Bonus Competitive bonus scheme that aligns to work level of role. Kingfisher Share Save Save with the option to buy Kingfisher plc shares at the end of a 3 or 5 year period. Offered annually. Three months service is required at the annual invitation date, normally in October. Our Behaviours At Kingfisher, we are united by our 6 core behaviours Constantly improving our customer experience Acting with humanity and care Be curious Thriving on learning, thinking beyond the obvious Be inclusive Acting inclusively in diverse teams to achieve together Be agile Working with trust, pace and agility Be accountable Championing the plan to deliver results and growth Our employees know us best. We wouldn't be Kingfisher without them. So, we want to share what they think with you. Training & Development There are so many ways you can grow, learn, and develop here at Kingfisher. At whatever pace suits you. Conversations with senior leaders Resources and tools to help you grow Improving without instruments to help you learn is near impossible. That's why we make sure you have everything at your fingertips to find exactly what you need to keep growing. Initiatives that measure development With plans that ask you what you want to achieve and when you want to achieve them by, tracking progress and keeping development at the forefront of conversation is easy. Find your path The scale of group functions within Kingfisher is huge. That means you have the chance to build different career paths within multiple areas of the organisation. Sharing is caring We aren't selfish here at Kingfisher. Whatever your level of experience, you'll work with colleagues who are always welcoming and ready to share their knowledge whenever you need it. Reach for the stars So your ambitions are high? Good thing we have opportunities to find experiences in line with more senior roles and responsibilities. Here, you can evolve your career, no matter your level. Why Kingfisher We're an innovative, international retailer on a journey to actively make a difference. Always striving to take that next step. You can be part of the difference. From bottom to top you can progress in a collaborative environment. So, why not Kingfisher? Application Process What to expect from our application process Step 1: Application Send in your application via our Kingfisher Careers website. Step 2: Review A member of the Talent Acquisition team will then review your application let you know if you have progressed to the next stage of the process. Step 3: Interview 1 You'll then have a telephone interview/one to one conversation with a recruiter. Step 4: Interview 2 As you progress, you'll be invited to attend a face to face or virtual interview. . click apply for full job details
We're Kingfisher, A team made up of over 76,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher - and all our other brands: B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama and Koctas - to life. That's right, we're big, but we have ambitions to become even bigger and even better. We want to become the leading home improvement company and grow the largest community of home improvers in the world. And that's where you come in. At Kingfisher our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We want to ensure that all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants to Kingfisher are treated equally regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, colour, ethnic or national origin, culture, religious belief, philosophical belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation. You will be managing Kingfisher's IT infrastructure, ensuring performance through expertise in systems, virtualization, scripting, networking, storage, and security. The Compliance Lead will support the Senior IT & Security Compliance Manager in ensuring Kingfishers technology estate is compliant with all applicable laws and regulations and this compliance can be clearly demonstrated to regulators and auditors. Working in the Information Security & Risk team you will maintain, develop and implement a compliance program and the associated processes and evidential documentation. Ensuring Group/Local Banner technology teams and suppliers understand and maintain operational compliance to regulations. Overview We're Kingfisher, A team made up of over 76,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher - and all our other brands: B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama and Koctas - to life. That's right, we're big, but we have ambitions to become even bigger and even better. We want to become the leading home improvement company and grow the largest community of home improvers in the world. And that's where you come in. At Kingfisher our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We want to ensure that all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants to Kingfisher are treated equally regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, colour, ethnic or national origin, culture, religious belief, philosophical belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation. You will be managing Kingfisher's IT infrastructure, ensuring performance through expertise in systems, virtualization, scripting, networking, storage, and security. The Compliance Lead will support the Senior IT & Security Compliance Manager in ensuring Kingfishers technology estate is compliant with all applicable laws and regulations and this compliance can be clearly demonstrated to regulators and auditors. Working in the Information Security & Risk team you will maintain, develop and implement a compliance program and the associated processes and evidential documentation. Ensuring Group/Local Banner technology teams and suppliers understand and maintain operational compliance to regulations. Maintain and improve the Controls framework providing a view of effectiveness, and driving a programme of continuous improvement Collaborate with and assist Banners and technology teams to develop corrective action plans for identified compliance issues. Ability to convey sophisticated information and ideas clearly to stakeholders and embed policy, processes and controls that maintain compliance Develop and provide recommendations towards reporting packs for all aspects of the compliance landscape. Provide SME consultancy to both Group Technology and the Banners / Group Functions on key topics such as data protection and payments. Operate a data protection office for Group Technology including leading data maps, DPIA's and SARs Run both internal and external audit activities including the support of audit planning, audit facilitation, recommendations to findings and resulting action plans What's the job Maintain and improve the Controls framework providing a view of effectiveness, and driving a programme of continuous improvement Collaborate with and assist Banners and technology teams to develop corrective action plans for identified compliance issues. Ability to convey sophisticated information and ideas clearly to stakeholders and embed policy, processes and controls that maintain compliance Develop and provide recommendations towards reporting packs for all aspects of the compliance landscape. Provide SME consultancy to both Group Technology and the Banners / Group Functions on key topics such as data protection and payments. Operate a data protection office for Group Technology including leading data maps, DPIA's and SARs Run both internal and external audit activities including the support of audit planning, audit facilitation, recommendations to findings and resulting action plans Maintain and improve the Controls framework providing a view of effectiveness, and driving a programme of continuous improvement Collaborate with and assist Banners and technology teams to develop corrective action plans for identified compliance issues. Ability to convey sophisticated information and ideas clearly to stakeholders and embed policy, processes and controls that maintain compliance Develop and provide recommendations towards reporting packs for all aspects of the compliance landscape. Provide SME consultancy to both Group Technology and the Banners / Group Functions on key topics such as data protection and payments. Operate a data protection office for Group Technology including leading data maps, DPIA's and SARs Run both internal and external audit activities including the support of audit planning, audit facilitation, recommendations to findings and resulting action plans What we offer. Private Health Care Opportunity to receive up to family level cover with Bupa. Join within three months of starting or at annual renewal in April. (This benefit is subject to Benefit In Kind taxation). Kingfisher Pension Scheme Immediate eligibility through auto-enrolment. Contribute 8% to receive a max 14% from the Company. 25 Days' Holiday 25 days per annum plus bank holidays as stated in your contract (pro rated for part time colleagues). Staff Discount 20% discount at B&Q and Screwfix. Eligible after 3 months service. Kingfisher Share Incentive Plan (SIP) Share ownership in a tax efficient way. Save between £10 to £150 per month. Join at any time once three months service is reached. Life Assurance x4 Salary plus benefit equal to value of your Retirement Account (if an active member of KPS-MP) or x1 Salary if not active member. Bonus Competitive bonus scheme that aligns to work level of role. Kingfisher Share Save Save with the option to buy Kingfisher plc shares at the end of a 3 or 5 year period. Offered annually. Three months service is required at the annual invitation date, normally in October. Our Behaviours At Kingfisher, we are united by our 6 core behaviours Constantly improving our customer experience Acting with humanity and care Be curious Thriving on learning, thinking beyond the obvious Be inclusive Acting inclusively in diverse teams to achieve together Be agile Working with trust, pace and agility Be accountable Championing the plan to deliver results and growth Our employees know us best. We wouldn't be Kingfisher without them. So, we want to share what they think with you. Training & Development There are so many ways you can grow, learn, and develop here at Kingfisher. At whatever pace suits you. Conversations with senior leaders Resources and tools to help you grow Improving without instruments to help you learn is near impossible. That's why we make sure you have everything at your fingertips to find exactly what you need to keep growing. Initiatives that measure development With plans that ask you what you want to achieve and when you want to achieve them by, tracking progress and keeping development at the forefront of conversation is easy. Find your path The scale of group functions within Kingfisher is huge. That means you have the chance to build different career paths within multiple areas of the organisation. Sharing is caring We aren't selfish here at Kingfisher. Whatever your level of experience, you'll work with colleagues who are always welcoming and ready to share their knowledge whenever you need it. Reach for the stars So your ambitions are high? Good thing we have opportunities to find experiences in line with more senior roles and responsibilities. Here, you can evolve your career, no matter your level. Why Kingfisher We're an innovative, international retailer on a journey to actively make a difference. Always striving to take that next step. You can be part of the difference. From bottom to top you can progress in a collaborative environment. So, why not Kingfisher? Application Process What to expect from our application process Step 1: Application Send in your application via our Kingfisher Careers website. Step 2: Review A member of the Talent Acquisition team will then review your application let you know if you have progressed to the next stage of the process. Step 3: Interview 1 You'll then have a telephone interview/one to one conversation with a recruiter. Step 4: Interview 2 As you progress, you'll be invited to attend a face to face or virtual interview. . click apply for full job details
Jul 05, 2025
Full time
We're Kingfisher, A team made up of over 76,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher - and all our other brands: B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama and Koctas - to life. That's right, we're big, but we have ambitions to become even bigger and even better. We want to become the leading home improvement company and grow the largest community of home improvers in the world. And that's where you come in. At Kingfisher our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We want to ensure that all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants to Kingfisher are treated equally regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, colour, ethnic or national origin, culture, religious belief, philosophical belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation. You will be managing Kingfisher's IT infrastructure, ensuring performance through expertise in systems, virtualization, scripting, networking, storage, and security. The Compliance Lead will support the Senior IT & Security Compliance Manager in ensuring Kingfishers technology estate is compliant with all applicable laws and regulations and this compliance can be clearly demonstrated to regulators and auditors. Working in the Information Security & Risk team you will maintain, develop and implement a compliance program and the associated processes and evidential documentation. Ensuring Group/Local Banner technology teams and suppliers understand and maintain operational compliance to regulations. Overview We're Kingfisher, A team made up of over 76,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher - and all our other brands: B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama and Koctas - to life. That's right, we're big, but we have ambitions to become even bigger and even better. We want to become the leading home improvement company and grow the largest community of home improvers in the world. And that's where you come in. At Kingfisher our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We want to ensure that all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants to Kingfisher are treated equally regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, colour, ethnic or national origin, culture, religious belief, philosophical belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation. You will be managing Kingfisher's IT infrastructure, ensuring performance through expertise in systems, virtualization, scripting, networking, storage, and security. The Compliance Lead will support the Senior IT & Security Compliance Manager in ensuring Kingfishers technology estate is compliant with all applicable laws and regulations and this compliance can be clearly demonstrated to regulators and auditors. Working in the Information Security & Risk team you will maintain, develop and implement a compliance program and the associated processes and evidential documentation. Ensuring Group/Local Banner technology teams and suppliers understand and maintain operational compliance to regulations. Maintain and improve the Controls framework providing a view of effectiveness, and driving a programme of continuous improvement Collaborate with and assist Banners and technology teams to develop corrective action plans for identified compliance issues. Ability to convey sophisticated information and ideas clearly to stakeholders and embed policy, processes and controls that maintain compliance Develop and provide recommendations towards reporting packs for all aspects of the compliance landscape. Provide SME consultancy to both Group Technology and the Banners / Group Functions on key topics such as data protection and payments. Operate a data protection office for Group Technology including leading data maps, DPIA's and SARs Run both internal and external audit activities including the support of audit planning, audit facilitation, recommendations to findings and resulting action plans What's the job Maintain and improve the Controls framework providing a view of effectiveness, and driving a programme of continuous improvement Collaborate with and assist Banners and technology teams to develop corrective action plans for identified compliance issues. Ability to convey sophisticated information and ideas clearly to stakeholders and embed policy, processes and controls that maintain compliance Develop and provide recommendations towards reporting packs for all aspects of the compliance landscape. Provide SME consultancy to both Group Technology and the Banners / Group Functions on key topics such as data protection and payments. Operate a data protection office for Group Technology including leading data maps, DPIA's and SARs Run both internal and external audit activities including the support of audit planning, audit facilitation, recommendations to findings and resulting action plans Maintain and improve the Controls framework providing a view of effectiveness, and driving a programme of continuous improvement Collaborate with and assist Banners and technology teams to develop corrective action plans for identified compliance issues. Ability to convey sophisticated information and ideas clearly to stakeholders and embed policy, processes and controls that maintain compliance Develop and provide recommendations towards reporting packs for all aspects of the compliance landscape. Provide SME consultancy to both Group Technology and the Banners / Group Functions on key topics such as data protection and payments. Operate a data protection office for Group Technology including leading data maps, DPIA's and SARs Run both internal and external audit activities including the support of audit planning, audit facilitation, recommendations to findings and resulting action plans What we offer. Private Health Care Opportunity to receive up to family level cover with Bupa. Join within three months of starting or at annual renewal in April. (This benefit is subject to Benefit In Kind taxation). Kingfisher Pension Scheme Immediate eligibility through auto-enrolment. Contribute 8% to receive a max 14% from the Company. 25 Days' Holiday 25 days per annum plus bank holidays as stated in your contract (pro rated for part time colleagues). Staff Discount 20% discount at B&Q and Screwfix. Eligible after 3 months service. Kingfisher Share Incentive Plan (SIP) Share ownership in a tax efficient way. Save between £10 to £150 per month. Join at any time once three months service is reached. Life Assurance x4 Salary plus benefit equal to value of your Retirement Account (if an active member of KPS-MP) or x1 Salary if not active member. Bonus Competitive bonus scheme that aligns to work level of role. Kingfisher Share Save Save with the option to buy Kingfisher plc shares at the end of a 3 or 5 year period. Offered annually. Three months service is required at the annual invitation date, normally in October. Our Behaviours At Kingfisher, we are united by our 6 core behaviours Constantly improving our customer experience Acting with humanity and care Be curious Thriving on learning, thinking beyond the obvious Be inclusive Acting inclusively in diverse teams to achieve together Be agile Working with trust, pace and agility Be accountable Championing the plan to deliver results and growth Our employees know us best. We wouldn't be Kingfisher without them. So, we want to share what they think with you. Training & Development There are so many ways you can grow, learn, and develop here at Kingfisher. At whatever pace suits you. Conversations with senior leaders Resources and tools to help you grow Improving without instruments to help you learn is near impossible. That's why we make sure you have everything at your fingertips to find exactly what you need to keep growing. Initiatives that measure development With plans that ask you what you want to achieve and when you want to achieve them by, tracking progress and keeping development at the forefront of conversation is easy. Find your path The scale of group functions within Kingfisher is huge. That means you have the chance to build different career paths within multiple areas of the organisation. Sharing is caring We aren't selfish here at Kingfisher. Whatever your level of experience, you'll work with colleagues who are always welcoming and ready to share their knowledge whenever you need it. Reach for the stars So your ambitions are high? Good thing we have opportunities to find experiences in line with more senior roles and responsibilities. Here, you can evolve your career, no matter your level. Why Kingfisher We're an innovative, international retailer on a journey to actively make a difference. Always striving to take that next step. You can be part of the difference. From bottom to top you can progress in a collaborative environment. So, why not Kingfisher? Application Process What to expect from our application process Step 1: Application Send in your application via our Kingfisher Careers website. Step 2: Review A member of the Talent Acquisition team will then review your application let you know if you have progressed to the next stage of the process. Step 3: Interview 1 You'll then have a telephone interview/one to one conversation with a recruiter. Step 4: Interview 2 As you progress, you'll be invited to attend a face to face or virtual interview. . click apply for full job details
We're Kingfisher, A team made up of over 76,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher - and all our other brands: B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama and Koctas - to life. That's right, we're big, but we have ambitions to become even bigger and even better. We want to become the leading home improvement company and grow the largest community of home improvers in the world. And that's where you come in. At Kingfisher our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We want to ensure that all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants to Kingfisher are treated equally regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, colour, ethnic or national origin, culture, religious belief, philosophical belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation. We are open to flexible and agile working, both of hours and location. Therefore, we offer colleagues a blend of working from home and our offices, located in London, Southampton & Yeovil. Talk to us about how we can best support you! The Head of Solution Architecture plays a critical role in ensuring the continuity of architecture and alignment with our Banners' technology direction to hold the customer at the heart of everything we do. You'll establish and embed architectural standards and tooling, ensuring consistency and quality in solution design and documentation. Overview We're Kingfisher, A team made up of over 76,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher - and all our other brands: B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama and Koctas - to life. That's right, we're big, but we have ambitions to become even bigger and even better. We want to become the leading home improvement company and grow the largest community of home improvers in the world. And that's where you come in. At Kingfisher our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We want to ensure that all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants to Kingfisher are treated equally regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, colour, ethnic or national origin, culture, religious belief, philosophical belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation. We are open to flexible and agile working, both of hours and location. Therefore, we offer colleagues a blend of working from home and our offices, located in London, Southampton & Yeovil. Talk to us about how we can best support you! The Head of Solution Architecture plays a critical role in ensuring the continuity of architecture and alignment with our Banners' technology direction to hold the customer at the heart of everything we do. You'll establish and embed architectural standards and tooling, ensuring consistency and quality in solution design and documentation. Define and promote the value of Solution Architecture, leading communication and education efforts to embed its purpose, principles, and impact across the organisation. Establish and embed architectural standards and tooling, ensuring consistency and quality in solution design and documentation. Drive agile and effective decision-making, aligning solution architecture with business and technology strategy to enable fast, informed choices. Lead and contribute to governance forums, such as design councils and architecture boards, promoting best practices, consistency, and architectural integrity across initiatives. Build and develop a high-performing Solution Architecture team, recruiting critical skills, creating career paths, and fostering collaboration and business impact. Ensure strong cross-functional collaboration, working closely with teams across Engineering, Delivery, Infrastructure, Platform and Product to deliver customer-centric solutions. Provide strategic and technical leadership, crafting end-to-end solution designs and finding opportunities to evolve technology capabilities and architecture maturity. What's the job Define and promote the value of Solution Architecture, leading communication and education efforts to embed its purpose, principles, and impact across the organisation. Establish and embed architectural standards and tooling, ensuring consistency and quality in solution design and documentation. Drive agile and effective decision-making, aligning solution architecture with business and technology strategy to enable fast, informed choices. Lead and contribute to governance forums, such as design councils and architecture boards, promoting best practices, consistency, and architectural integrity across initiatives. Build and develop a high-performing Solution Architecture team, recruiting critical skills, creating career paths, and fostering collaboration and business impact. Ensure strong cross-functional collaboration, working closely with teams across Engineering, Delivery, Infrastructure, Platform and Product to deliver customer-centric solutions. Provide strategic and technical leadership, crafting end-to-end solution designs and finding opportunities to evolve technology capabilities and architecture maturity. Extensive Solution Architecture expertise - experience leading complex solution design across multiple domains, with strong knowledge of architecture principles, patterns, and tooling. Proven leadership and team development - ability to build, mentor and grow high-performing architecture teams aligned to business needs and strategic priorities. Excels in aligning architecture with operating models, goals, and achievements in business and technology functions. Governance and decision-making experience - confident contributing to design councils and architecture forums to ensure consistent, high-quality solutions. Collaborative and influential - able to engage and influence senior stakeholders and work effectively across engineering, delivery, and platform teams to drive value. Be Customer Focused - constantly improving our customers' experience We listen to our customers and colleagues We innovate products and experiences to stay ahead Be Human - leading with purpose, humanity and care We do the right thing We invest in our people and build great teams Be Curious - thrive on learning, thinking beyond the obvious We focus externally, globally and build the long term We experiment and share our learnings Be Agile - building trust and empowering people to work with agility We act with pace, not perfection, role modelling 80/20 We take risks, fail fast and adapt quickly Be Inclusive - inspiring diverse teams to achieve together We celebrate difference as a strength We collaborate, breaking down silos Be Accountable - owning the plan, delivering results and growth We focus on performance outcomes We prioritise and simplify for others At Kingfisher, we value the perspectives that any new team members bring, and we want to hear from you. We encourage you to apply for one of our roles even if you do not feel you meet 100% of the requirements. In return, we offer an inclusive environment, where what you can achieve is limited only by your imagination! We encourage new ideas, actively support experimentation, and strive to build an environment where everyone can be their best self. Find out more about Diversity & Inclusion at Kingfisher here! We also offer a competitive benefits package and plenty of opportunities to stretch and grow your career. Interested? Great, apply now and help us to Power the Possible. What we offer. Private Health Care Opportunity to receive up to family level cover with Bupa. Join within three months of starting or at annual renewal in April. (This benefit is subject to Benefit In Kind taxation). Kingfisher Pension Scheme Immediate eligibility through auto-enrolment. Contribute 8% to receive a max 14% from the Company. 25 Days' Holiday 25 days per annum plus bank holidays as stated in your contract (pro rated for part time colleagues). Staff Discount 20% discount at B&Q and Screwfix. Eligible after 3 months service. Kingfisher Share Incentive Plan (SIP) Share ownership in a tax efficient way. Save between £10 to £150 per month. Join at any time once three months service is reached. Life Assurance x4 Salary plus benefit equal to value of your Retirement Account (if an active member of KPS-MP) or x1 Salary if not active member. Bonus Competitive bonus scheme that aligns to work level of role. Kingfisher Share Save Save with the option to buy Kingfisher plc shares at the end of a 3 or 5 year period. Offered annually. Three months service is required at the annual invitation date, normally in October. Our Behaviours At Kingfisher, we are united by our 6 core behaviours Constantly improving our customer experience Acting with humanity and care Be curious Thriving on learning, thinking beyond the obvious Be inclusive Acting inclusively in diverse teams to achieve together Be agile Working with trust, pace and agility Be accountable Championing the plan to deliver results and growth Our employees know us best. We wouldn't be Kingfisher without them. So, we want to share what they think with you. Development and progression is a high priority at Kingfisher, I've always felt well supported. I'm proud to work for Kingfisher . click apply for full job details
Jul 04, 2025
Full time
We're Kingfisher, A team made up of over 76,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher - and all our other brands: B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama and Koctas - to life. That's right, we're big, but we have ambitions to become even bigger and even better. We want to become the leading home improvement company and grow the largest community of home improvers in the world. And that's where you come in. At Kingfisher our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We want to ensure that all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants to Kingfisher are treated equally regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, colour, ethnic or national origin, culture, religious belief, philosophical belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation. We are open to flexible and agile working, both of hours and location. Therefore, we offer colleagues a blend of working from home and our offices, located in London, Southampton & Yeovil. Talk to us about how we can best support you! The Head of Solution Architecture plays a critical role in ensuring the continuity of architecture and alignment with our Banners' technology direction to hold the customer at the heart of everything we do. You'll establish and embed architectural standards and tooling, ensuring consistency and quality in solution design and documentation. Overview We're Kingfisher, A team made up of over 76,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher - and all our other brands: B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama and Koctas - to life. That's right, we're big, but we have ambitions to become even bigger and even better. We want to become the leading home improvement company and grow the largest community of home improvers in the world. And that's where you come in. At Kingfisher our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We want to ensure that all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants to Kingfisher are treated equally regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, colour, ethnic or national origin, culture, religious belief, philosophical belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation. We are open to flexible and agile working, both of hours and location. Therefore, we offer colleagues a blend of working from home and our offices, located in London, Southampton & Yeovil. Talk to us about how we can best support you! The Head of Solution Architecture plays a critical role in ensuring the continuity of architecture and alignment with our Banners' technology direction to hold the customer at the heart of everything we do. You'll establish and embed architectural standards and tooling, ensuring consistency and quality in solution design and documentation. Define and promote the value of Solution Architecture, leading communication and education efforts to embed its purpose, principles, and impact across the organisation. Establish and embed architectural standards and tooling, ensuring consistency and quality in solution design and documentation. Drive agile and effective decision-making, aligning solution architecture with business and technology strategy to enable fast, informed choices. Lead and contribute to governance forums, such as design councils and architecture boards, promoting best practices, consistency, and architectural integrity across initiatives. Build and develop a high-performing Solution Architecture team, recruiting critical skills, creating career paths, and fostering collaboration and business impact. Ensure strong cross-functional collaboration, working closely with teams across Engineering, Delivery, Infrastructure, Platform and Product to deliver customer-centric solutions. Provide strategic and technical leadership, crafting end-to-end solution designs and finding opportunities to evolve technology capabilities and architecture maturity. What's the job Define and promote the value of Solution Architecture, leading communication and education efforts to embed its purpose, principles, and impact across the organisation. Establish and embed architectural standards and tooling, ensuring consistency and quality in solution design and documentation. Drive agile and effective decision-making, aligning solution architecture with business and technology strategy to enable fast, informed choices. Lead and contribute to governance forums, such as design councils and architecture boards, promoting best practices, consistency, and architectural integrity across initiatives. Build and develop a high-performing Solution Architecture team, recruiting critical skills, creating career paths, and fostering collaboration and business impact. Ensure strong cross-functional collaboration, working closely with teams across Engineering, Delivery, Infrastructure, Platform and Product to deliver customer-centric solutions. Provide strategic and technical leadership, crafting end-to-end solution designs and finding opportunities to evolve technology capabilities and architecture maturity. Extensive Solution Architecture expertise - experience leading complex solution design across multiple domains, with strong knowledge of architecture principles, patterns, and tooling. Proven leadership and team development - ability to build, mentor and grow high-performing architecture teams aligned to business needs and strategic priorities. Excels in aligning architecture with operating models, goals, and achievements in business and technology functions. Governance and decision-making experience - confident contributing to design councils and architecture forums to ensure consistent, high-quality solutions. Collaborative and influential - able to engage and influence senior stakeholders and work effectively across engineering, delivery, and platform teams to drive value. Be Customer Focused - constantly improving our customers' experience We listen to our customers and colleagues We innovate products and experiences to stay ahead Be Human - leading with purpose, humanity and care We do the right thing We invest in our people and build great teams Be Curious - thrive on learning, thinking beyond the obvious We focus externally, globally and build the long term We experiment and share our learnings Be Agile - building trust and empowering people to work with agility We act with pace, not perfection, role modelling 80/20 We take risks, fail fast and adapt quickly Be Inclusive - inspiring diverse teams to achieve together We celebrate difference as a strength We collaborate, breaking down silos Be Accountable - owning the plan, delivering results and growth We focus on performance outcomes We prioritise and simplify for others At Kingfisher, we value the perspectives that any new team members bring, and we want to hear from you. We encourage you to apply for one of our roles even if you do not feel you meet 100% of the requirements. In return, we offer an inclusive environment, where what you can achieve is limited only by your imagination! We encourage new ideas, actively support experimentation, and strive to build an environment where everyone can be their best self. Find out more about Diversity & Inclusion at Kingfisher here! We also offer a competitive benefits package and plenty of opportunities to stretch and grow your career. Interested? Great, apply now and help us to Power the Possible. What we offer. Private Health Care Opportunity to receive up to family level cover with Bupa. Join within three months of starting or at annual renewal in April. (This benefit is subject to Benefit In Kind taxation). Kingfisher Pension Scheme Immediate eligibility through auto-enrolment. Contribute 8% to receive a max 14% from the Company. 25 Days' Holiday 25 days per annum plus bank holidays as stated in your contract (pro rated for part time colleagues). Staff Discount 20% discount at B&Q and Screwfix. Eligible after 3 months service. Kingfisher Share Incentive Plan (SIP) Share ownership in a tax efficient way. Save between £10 to £150 per month. Join at any time once three months service is reached. Life Assurance x4 Salary plus benefit equal to value of your Retirement Account (if an active member of KPS-MP) or x1 Salary if not active member. Bonus Competitive bonus scheme that aligns to work level of role. Kingfisher Share Save Save with the option to buy Kingfisher plc shares at the end of a 3 or 5 year period. Offered annually. Three months service is required at the annual invitation date, normally in October. Our Behaviours At Kingfisher, we are united by our 6 core behaviours Constantly improving our customer experience Acting with humanity and care Be curious Thriving on learning, thinking beyond the obvious Be inclusive Acting inclusively in diverse teams to achieve together Be agile Working with trust, pace and agility Be accountable Championing the plan to deliver results and growth Our employees know us best. We wouldn't be Kingfisher without them. So, we want to share what they think with you. Development and progression is a high priority at Kingfisher, I've always felt well supported. I'm proud to work for Kingfisher . click apply for full job details
We're Kingfisher, a team made up of over 78,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher - and all our other brands: B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama and Koctas - to life. That's right, we're big, but we have ambitions to become even bigger and even better. We want to become the leading home improvement company and grow the largest community of home improvers in the world. And that's where you come in. At Kingfisher, our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We want to ensure that all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants to Kingfisher are treated equally regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, colour, ethnic or national origin, culture, religious belief, philosophical belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation. We are open to flexible and agile working, both of hours and location. Therefore, we offer colleagues a blend of working from home and our offices, located in London, Southampton & Yeovil. Talk to us about how we can best support you! Your role as a Brand Communications Manager Your role will be to implement the own brand strategy for a particular brand or set of brands across all brand communications, ensuring that our brands remain recognisable, up to date and exciting to customers whilst working closely with our banners (B&Q, Screwfix, Castorama etc.). Responsibilities Plan the communication activities for a number of range reviews using inputs from the product category strategy, the brand growth plan and the banner's marketing activities, taking insights from group insights, competitor benchmarking and sales data. Develop an ideal brand message which resonates both with the needs of the target customer and with the value proposition of the offer. Work closely with brand manager and creative to develop a strong brand image. Communicate the brand promise to customers across every required touchpoint. Ensure that all on-brand communication for banners drive commercial KPIs. Qualifications Experience working in a product brand communication role. Proven capabilities in creating and delivering communication plans. Excellent verbal and communication skills and a proven ability to translate complex concepts into simple and intuitive briefs. Cross-functional stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence across all levels of the organisation. Our Behaviours Be Customer Focused - constantly improving our customers' experience. I listen to my customers. I use available data to help make decisions. Be Human - acting with humanity and care. I do the right thing. Be Curious - thrive on learning, thinking beyond the obvious. I build and share new ideas. I try new things and share my learnings. Be Agile - working with trust, pace and agility. I have the courage to be creative. Done is better than perfect; I aim for 80/20. Be Inclusive - acting inclusively in diverse teams to work together. I embrace allyship. I have self-awareness and a desire to learn. Be Accountable - championing the plan to deliver results and growth. I own my actions. I understand the Kingfisher plan and how it relates to my role. At Kingfisher, we value the perspectives that any new team members bring, and we want to hear from you. We encourage you to apply for one of our roles even if you do not feel you meet 100% of the requirements. In return, we offer an inclusive environment, where what you can achieve is limited only by your imagination! We encourage new ideas, actively support experimentation, and strive to build an environment where everyone can be their best self. Find out more about Diversity & Inclusion at Kingfisher here! We also offer a competitive benefits package and plenty of opportunities to stretch and grow your career. Interested? Great, apply now and help us to Power the Possible. What we offer Private Health Care: Opportunity to receive up to family level cover with Bupa. Join within three months of starting or at annual renewal in April. (This benefit is subject to Benefit In Kind taxation). Kingfisher Pension Scheme: Immediate eligibility through auto-enrolment. Contribute 8% to receive a max 14% from the Company. 25 Days' Holiday: 25 days per annum plus bank holidays as stated in your contract (pro-rated for part-time colleagues). Staff Discount: 20% discount at B&Q and Screwfix. Eligible after 3 months service. Kingfisher Share Incentive Plan (SIP): Share ownership in a tax-efficient way. Save between £10 to £150 per month. Join at any time once three months service is reached. Life Assurance: x4 Salary plus benefit equal to the value of your Retirement Account (if an active member of KPS-MP) or x1 Salary if not an active member. Bonus: Competitive bonus scheme that aligns to the work level of the role. Kingfisher Share Save: Save with the option to buy Kingfisher plc shares at the end of a 3 or 5 year period. Offered annually. Three months service is required at the annual invitation date, normally in October. Application Process What to expect from our application process Step 1: Application Send in your application via our Kingfisher Careers website. Step 2: Review A member of the Talent Acquisition team will then review your application and let you know if you have progressed to the next stage of the process. Step 3: Interview 1 You'll then have a telephone interview/one-to-one conversation with a recruiter. Step 4: Interview 2 As you progress, you'll be invited to attend a face-to-face or virtual interview. Step 5: Feedback Your recruiter will be in contact with feedback and, if successful, the details of your job offer!
Feb 20, 2025
Full time
We're Kingfisher, a team made up of over 78,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher - and all our other brands: B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama and Koctas - to life. That's right, we're big, but we have ambitions to become even bigger and even better. We want to become the leading home improvement company and grow the largest community of home improvers in the world. And that's where you come in. At Kingfisher, our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We want to ensure that all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants to Kingfisher are treated equally regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, colour, ethnic or national origin, culture, religious belief, philosophical belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation. We are open to flexible and agile working, both of hours and location. Therefore, we offer colleagues a blend of working from home and our offices, located in London, Southampton & Yeovil. Talk to us about how we can best support you! Your role as a Brand Communications Manager Your role will be to implement the own brand strategy for a particular brand or set of brands across all brand communications, ensuring that our brands remain recognisable, up to date and exciting to customers whilst working closely with our banners (B&Q, Screwfix, Castorama etc.). Responsibilities Plan the communication activities for a number of range reviews using inputs from the product category strategy, the brand growth plan and the banner's marketing activities, taking insights from group insights, competitor benchmarking and sales data. Develop an ideal brand message which resonates both with the needs of the target customer and with the value proposition of the offer. Work closely with brand manager and creative to develop a strong brand image. Communicate the brand promise to customers across every required touchpoint. Ensure that all on-brand communication for banners drive commercial KPIs. Qualifications Experience working in a product brand communication role. Proven capabilities in creating and delivering communication plans. Excellent verbal and communication skills and a proven ability to translate complex concepts into simple and intuitive briefs. Cross-functional stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence across all levels of the organisation. Our Behaviours Be Customer Focused - constantly improving our customers' experience. I listen to my customers. I use available data to help make decisions. Be Human - acting with humanity and care. I do the right thing. Be Curious - thrive on learning, thinking beyond the obvious. I build and share new ideas. I try new things and share my learnings. Be Agile - working with trust, pace and agility. I have the courage to be creative. Done is better than perfect; I aim for 80/20. Be Inclusive - acting inclusively in diverse teams to work together. I embrace allyship. I have self-awareness and a desire to learn. Be Accountable - championing the plan to deliver results and growth. I own my actions. I understand the Kingfisher plan and how it relates to my role. At Kingfisher, we value the perspectives that any new team members bring, and we want to hear from you. We encourage you to apply for one of our roles even if you do not feel you meet 100% of the requirements. In return, we offer an inclusive environment, where what you can achieve is limited only by your imagination! We encourage new ideas, actively support experimentation, and strive to build an environment where everyone can be their best self. Find out more about Diversity & Inclusion at Kingfisher here! We also offer a competitive benefits package and plenty of opportunities to stretch and grow your career. Interested? Great, apply now and help us to Power the Possible. What we offer Private Health Care: Opportunity to receive up to family level cover with Bupa. Join within three months of starting or at annual renewal in April. (This benefit is subject to Benefit In Kind taxation). Kingfisher Pension Scheme: Immediate eligibility through auto-enrolment. Contribute 8% to receive a max 14% from the Company. 25 Days' Holiday: 25 days per annum plus bank holidays as stated in your contract (pro-rated for part-time colleagues). Staff Discount: 20% discount at B&Q and Screwfix. Eligible after 3 months service. Kingfisher Share Incentive Plan (SIP): Share ownership in a tax-efficient way. Save between £10 to £150 per month. Join at any time once three months service is reached. Life Assurance: x4 Salary plus benefit equal to the value of your Retirement Account (if an active member of KPS-MP) or x1 Salary if not an active member. Bonus: Competitive bonus scheme that aligns to the work level of the role. Kingfisher Share Save: Save with the option to buy Kingfisher plc shares at the end of a 3 or 5 year period. Offered annually. Three months service is required at the annual invitation date, normally in October. Application Process What to expect from our application process Step 1: Application Send in your application via our Kingfisher Careers website. Step 2: Review A member of the Talent Acquisition team will then review your application and let you know if you have progressed to the next stage of the process. Step 3: Interview 1 You'll then have a telephone interview/one-to-one conversation with a recruiter. Step 4: Interview 2 As you progress, you'll be invited to attend a face-to-face or virtual interview. Step 5: Feedback Your recruiter will be in contact with feedback and, if successful, the details of your job offer!
We're Kingfisher, a team made up of over 78,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher - and all our other brands: B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama and Koctas - to life. That's right, we're big, but we have ambitions to become even bigger and even better. We want to become the leading home improvement company and grow the largest community of home improvers in the world. And that's where you come in. At Kingfisher, our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We want to ensure that all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants to Kingfisher are treated equally regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, colour, ethnic or national origin, culture, religious belief, philosophical belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation. We are open to flexible and agile working, both of hours and location. Therefore, we offer colleagues a blend of working from home and our offices, located in London, Southampton & Yeovil. Talk to us about how we can best support you! Your role as a Brand Communications Manager Your role will be to implement the own brand strategy for a particular brand or set of brands across all brand communications, ensuring that our brands remain recognisable, up to date and exciting to customers whilst working closely with our banners (B&Q, Screwfix, Castorama etc.). Responsibilities Plan the communication activities for a number of range reviews using inputs from the product category strategy, the brand growth plan and the banner's marketing activities, taking insights from group insights, competitor benchmarking and sales data. Develop an ideal brand message which resonates both with the needs of the target customer and with the value proposition of the offer. Work closely with brand manager and creative to develop a strong brand image. Communicate the brand promise to customers across every required touchpoint. Ensure that all on-brand communication for banners drive commercial KPIs. Qualifications Experience working in a product brand communication role. Proven capabilities in creating and delivering communication plans. Excellent verbal and communication skills and a proven ability to translate complex concepts into simple and intuitive briefs. Cross-functional stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence across all levels of the organisation. Our Behaviours Be Customer Focused - constantly improving our customers' experience. I listen to my customers. I use available data to help make decisions. Be Human - acting with humanity and care. I do the right thing. Be Curious - thrive on learning, thinking beyond the obvious. I build and share new ideas. I try new things and share my learnings. Be Agile - working with trust, pace and agility. I have the courage to be creative. Done is better than perfect; I aim for 80/20. Be Inclusive - acting inclusively in diverse teams to work together. I embrace allyship. I have self-awareness and a desire to learn. Be Accountable - championing the plan to deliver results and growth. I own my actions. I understand the Kingfisher plan and how it relates to my role. At Kingfisher, we value the perspectives that any new team members bring, and we want to hear from you. We encourage you to apply for one of our roles even if you do not feel you meet 100% of the requirements. In return, we offer an inclusive environment, where what you can achieve is limited only by your imagination! We encourage new ideas, actively support experimentation, and strive to build an environment where everyone can be their best self. Find out more about Diversity & Inclusion at Kingfisher here! We also offer a competitive benefits package and plenty of opportunities to stretch and grow your career. Interested? Great, apply now and help us to Power the Possible. What we offer Private Health Care: Opportunity to receive up to family level cover with Bupa. Join within three months of starting or at annual renewal in April. (This benefit is subject to Benefit In Kind taxation). Kingfisher Pension Scheme: Immediate eligibility through auto-enrolment. Contribute 8% to receive a max 14% from the Company. 25 Days' Holiday: 25 days per annum plus bank holidays as stated in your contract (pro-rated for part-time colleagues). Staff Discount: 20% discount at B&Q and Screwfix. Eligible after 3 months service. Kingfisher Share Incentive Plan (SIP): Share ownership in a tax-efficient way. Save between £10 to £150 per month. Join at any time once three months service is reached. Life Assurance: x4 Salary plus benefit equal to the value of your Retirement Account (if an active member of KPS-MP) or x1 Salary if not an active member. Bonus: Competitive bonus scheme that aligns to the work level of the role. Kingfisher Share Save: Save with the option to buy Kingfisher plc shares at the end of a 3 or 5 year period. Offered annually. Three months service is required at the annual invitation date, normally in October. Application Process What to expect from our application process Step 1: Application Send in your application via our Kingfisher Careers website. Step 2: Review A member of the Talent Acquisition team will then review your application and let you know if you have progressed to the next stage of the process. Step 3: Interview 1 You'll then have a telephone interview/one-to-one conversation with a recruiter. Step 4: Interview 2 As you progress, you'll be invited to attend a face-to-face or virtual interview. Step 5: Feedback Your recruiter will be in contact with feedback and, if successful, the details of your job offer!
Feb 20, 2025
Full time
We're Kingfisher, a team made up of over 78,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher - and all our other brands: B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama and Koctas - to life. That's right, we're big, but we have ambitions to become even bigger and even better. We want to become the leading home improvement company and grow the largest community of home improvers in the world. And that's where you come in. At Kingfisher, our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We want to ensure that all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants to Kingfisher are treated equally regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, colour, ethnic or national origin, culture, religious belief, philosophical belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation. We are open to flexible and agile working, both of hours and location. Therefore, we offer colleagues a blend of working from home and our offices, located in London, Southampton & Yeovil. Talk to us about how we can best support you! Your role as a Brand Communications Manager Your role will be to implement the own brand strategy for a particular brand or set of brands across all brand communications, ensuring that our brands remain recognisable, up to date and exciting to customers whilst working closely with our banners (B&Q, Screwfix, Castorama etc.). Responsibilities Plan the communication activities for a number of range reviews using inputs from the product category strategy, the brand growth plan and the banner's marketing activities, taking insights from group insights, competitor benchmarking and sales data. Develop an ideal brand message which resonates both with the needs of the target customer and with the value proposition of the offer. Work closely with brand manager and creative to develop a strong brand image. Communicate the brand promise to customers across every required touchpoint. Ensure that all on-brand communication for banners drive commercial KPIs. Qualifications Experience working in a product brand communication role. Proven capabilities in creating and delivering communication plans. Excellent verbal and communication skills and a proven ability to translate complex concepts into simple and intuitive briefs. Cross-functional stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence across all levels of the organisation. Our Behaviours Be Customer Focused - constantly improving our customers' experience. I listen to my customers. I use available data to help make decisions. Be Human - acting with humanity and care. I do the right thing. Be Curious - thrive on learning, thinking beyond the obvious. I build and share new ideas. I try new things and share my learnings. Be Agile - working with trust, pace and agility. I have the courage to be creative. Done is better than perfect; I aim for 80/20. Be Inclusive - acting inclusively in diverse teams to work together. I embrace allyship. I have self-awareness and a desire to learn. Be Accountable - championing the plan to deliver results and growth. I own my actions. I understand the Kingfisher plan and how it relates to my role. At Kingfisher, we value the perspectives that any new team members bring, and we want to hear from you. We encourage you to apply for one of our roles even if you do not feel you meet 100% of the requirements. In return, we offer an inclusive environment, where what you can achieve is limited only by your imagination! We encourage new ideas, actively support experimentation, and strive to build an environment where everyone can be their best self. Find out more about Diversity & Inclusion at Kingfisher here! We also offer a competitive benefits package and plenty of opportunities to stretch and grow your career. Interested? Great, apply now and help us to Power the Possible. What we offer Private Health Care: Opportunity to receive up to family level cover with Bupa. Join within three months of starting or at annual renewal in April. (This benefit is subject to Benefit In Kind taxation). Kingfisher Pension Scheme: Immediate eligibility through auto-enrolment. Contribute 8% to receive a max 14% from the Company. 25 Days' Holiday: 25 days per annum plus bank holidays as stated in your contract (pro-rated for part-time colleagues). Staff Discount: 20% discount at B&Q and Screwfix. Eligible after 3 months service. Kingfisher Share Incentive Plan (SIP): Share ownership in a tax-efficient way. Save between £10 to £150 per month. Join at any time once three months service is reached. Life Assurance: x4 Salary plus benefit equal to the value of your Retirement Account (if an active member of KPS-MP) or x1 Salary if not an active member. Bonus: Competitive bonus scheme that aligns to the work level of the role. Kingfisher Share Save: Save with the option to buy Kingfisher plc shares at the end of a 3 or 5 year period. Offered annually. Three months service is required at the annual invitation date, normally in October. Application Process What to expect from our application process Step 1: Application Send in your application via our Kingfisher Careers website. Step 2: Review A member of the Talent Acquisition team will then review your application and let you know if you have progressed to the next stage of the process. Step 3: Interview 1 You'll then have a telephone interview/one-to-one conversation with a recruiter. Step 4: Interview 2 As you progress, you'll be invited to attend a face-to-face or virtual interview. Step 5: Feedback Your recruiter will be in contact with feedback and, if successful, the details of your job offer!
We're Kingfisher, a team made up of over 78,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher - and all our other brands: B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama and Koctas - to life. That's right, we're big, but we have ambitions to become even bigger and even better. We want to become the leading home improvement company and grow the largest community of home improvers in the world. And that's where you come in. At Kingfisher, our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We want to ensure that all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants to Kingfisher are treated equally regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, colour, ethnic or national origin, culture, religious belief, philosophical belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation. We are open to flexible and agile working, both of hours and location. Therefore, we offer colleagues a blend of working from home and our offices, located in London, Southampton & Yeovil. Talk to us about how we can best support you! Your role as a Brand Communications Manager Your role will be to implement the own brand strategy for a particular brand or set of brands across all brand communications, ensuring that our brands remain recognisable, up to date and exciting to customers whilst working closely with our banners (B&Q, Screwfix, Castorama etc.). Responsibilities Plan the communication activities for a number of range reviews using inputs from the product category strategy, the brand growth plan and the banner's marketing activities, taking insights from group insights, competitor benchmarking and sales data. Develop an ideal brand message which resonates both with the needs of the target customer and with the value proposition of the offer. Work closely with brand manager and creative to develop a strong brand image. Communicate the brand promise to customers across every required touchpoint. Ensure that all on-brand communication for banners drive commercial KPIs. Qualifications Experience working in a product brand communication role. Proven capabilities in creating and delivering communication plans. Excellent verbal and communication skills and a proven ability to translate complex concepts into simple and intuitive briefs. Cross-functional stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence across all levels of the organisation. Our Behaviours Be Customer Focused - constantly improving our customers' experience. I listen to my customers. I use available data to help make decisions. Be Human - acting with humanity and care. I do the right thing. Be Curious - thrive on learning, thinking beyond the obvious. I build and share new ideas. I try new things and share my learnings. Be Agile - working with trust, pace and agility. I have the courage to be creative. Done is better than perfect; I aim for 80/20. Be Inclusive - acting inclusively in diverse teams to work together. I embrace allyship. I have self-awareness and a desire to learn. Be Accountable - championing the plan to deliver results and growth. I own my actions. I understand the Kingfisher plan and how it relates to my role. At Kingfisher, we value the perspectives that any new team members bring, and we want to hear from you. We encourage you to apply for one of our roles even if you do not feel you meet 100% of the requirements. In return, we offer an inclusive environment, where what you can achieve is limited only by your imagination! We encourage new ideas, actively support experimentation, and strive to build an environment where everyone can be their best self. Find out more about Diversity & Inclusion at Kingfisher here! We also offer a competitive benefits package and plenty of opportunities to stretch and grow your career. Interested? Great, apply now and help us to Power the Possible. What we offer Private Health Care: Opportunity to receive up to family level cover with Bupa. Join within three months of starting or at annual renewal in April. (This benefit is subject to Benefit In Kind taxation). Kingfisher Pension Scheme: Immediate eligibility through auto-enrolment. Contribute 8% to receive a max 14% from the Company. 25 Days' Holiday: 25 days per annum plus bank holidays as stated in your contract (pro-rated for part-time colleagues). Staff Discount: 20% discount at B&Q and Screwfix. Eligible after 3 months service. Kingfisher Share Incentive Plan (SIP): Share ownership in a tax-efficient way. Save between £10 to £150 per month. Join at any time once three months service is reached. Life Assurance: x4 Salary plus benefit equal to the value of your Retirement Account (if an active member of KPS-MP) or x1 Salary if not an active member. Bonus: Competitive bonus scheme that aligns to the work level of the role. Kingfisher Share Save: Save with the option to buy Kingfisher plc shares at the end of a 3 or 5 year period. Offered annually. Three months service is required at the annual invitation date, normally in October. Application Process What to expect from our application process Step 1: Application Send in your application via our Kingfisher Careers website. Step 2: Review A member of the Talent Acquisition team will then review your application and let you know if you have progressed to the next stage of the process. Step 3: Interview 1 You'll then have a telephone interview/one-to-one conversation with a recruiter. Step 4: Interview 2 As you progress, you'll be invited to attend a face-to-face or virtual interview. Step 5: Feedback Your recruiter will be in contact with feedback and, if successful, the details of your job offer!
Feb 20, 2025
Full time
We're Kingfisher, a team made up of over 78,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher - and all our other brands: B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama and Koctas - to life. That's right, we're big, but we have ambitions to become even bigger and even better. We want to become the leading home improvement company and grow the largest community of home improvers in the world. And that's where you come in. At Kingfisher, our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We want to ensure that all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants to Kingfisher are treated equally regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, colour, ethnic or national origin, culture, religious belief, philosophical belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation. We are open to flexible and agile working, both of hours and location. Therefore, we offer colleagues a blend of working from home and our offices, located in London, Southampton & Yeovil. Talk to us about how we can best support you! Your role as a Brand Communications Manager Your role will be to implement the own brand strategy for a particular brand or set of brands across all brand communications, ensuring that our brands remain recognisable, up to date and exciting to customers whilst working closely with our banners (B&Q, Screwfix, Castorama etc.). Responsibilities Plan the communication activities for a number of range reviews using inputs from the product category strategy, the brand growth plan and the banner's marketing activities, taking insights from group insights, competitor benchmarking and sales data. Develop an ideal brand message which resonates both with the needs of the target customer and with the value proposition of the offer. Work closely with brand manager and creative to develop a strong brand image. Communicate the brand promise to customers across every required touchpoint. Ensure that all on-brand communication for banners drive commercial KPIs. Qualifications Experience working in a product brand communication role. Proven capabilities in creating and delivering communication plans. Excellent verbal and communication skills and a proven ability to translate complex concepts into simple and intuitive briefs. Cross-functional stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence across all levels of the organisation. Our Behaviours Be Customer Focused - constantly improving our customers' experience. I listen to my customers. I use available data to help make decisions. Be Human - acting with humanity and care. I do the right thing. Be Curious - thrive on learning, thinking beyond the obvious. I build and share new ideas. I try new things and share my learnings. Be Agile - working with trust, pace and agility. I have the courage to be creative. Done is better than perfect; I aim for 80/20. Be Inclusive - acting inclusively in diverse teams to work together. I embrace allyship. I have self-awareness and a desire to learn. Be Accountable - championing the plan to deliver results and growth. I own my actions. I understand the Kingfisher plan and how it relates to my role. At Kingfisher, we value the perspectives that any new team members bring, and we want to hear from you. We encourage you to apply for one of our roles even if you do not feel you meet 100% of the requirements. In return, we offer an inclusive environment, where what you can achieve is limited only by your imagination! We encourage new ideas, actively support experimentation, and strive to build an environment where everyone can be their best self. Find out more about Diversity & Inclusion at Kingfisher here! We also offer a competitive benefits package and plenty of opportunities to stretch and grow your career. Interested? Great, apply now and help us to Power the Possible. What we offer Private Health Care: Opportunity to receive up to family level cover with Bupa. Join within three months of starting or at annual renewal in April. (This benefit is subject to Benefit In Kind taxation). Kingfisher Pension Scheme: Immediate eligibility through auto-enrolment. Contribute 8% to receive a max 14% from the Company. 25 Days' Holiday: 25 days per annum plus bank holidays as stated in your contract (pro-rated for part-time colleagues). Staff Discount: 20% discount at B&Q and Screwfix. Eligible after 3 months service. Kingfisher Share Incentive Plan (SIP): Share ownership in a tax-efficient way. Save between £10 to £150 per month. Join at any time once three months service is reached. Life Assurance: x4 Salary plus benefit equal to the value of your Retirement Account (if an active member of KPS-MP) or x1 Salary if not an active member. Bonus: Competitive bonus scheme that aligns to the work level of the role. Kingfisher Share Save: Save with the option to buy Kingfisher plc shares at the end of a 3 or 5 year period. Offered annually. Three months service is required at the annual invitation date, normally in October. Application Process What to expect from our application process Step 1: Application Send in your application via our Kingfisher Careers website. Step 2: Review A member of the Talent Acquisition team will then review your application and let you know if you have progressed to the next stage of the process. Step 3: Interview 1 You'll then have a telephone interview/one-to-one conversation with a recruiter. Step 4: Interview 2 As you progress, you'll be invited to attend a face-to-face or virtual interview. Step 5: Feedback Your recruiter will be in contact with feedback and, if successful, the details of your job offer!
We're Kingfisher, a team made up of over 78,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher - and all our other brands: B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama, and Koctas - to life. That's right, we're big, but we have ambitions to become even bigger and even better. We want to become the leading home improvement company and grow the largest community of home improvers in the world. And that's where you come in. At Kingfisher, our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We want to ensure that all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants to Kingfisher are treated equally regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, colour, ethnic or national origin, culture, religious belief, philosophical belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation. We are open to flexible and agile working, both of hours and location. Therefore, we offer colleagues a blend of working from home and our offices, located in London, Southampton & Yeovil. Talk to us about how we can best support you! As the Group Property Finance Business Partner (Internally known as Group Property Finance Analyst), you will support the Group Property team by providing analytical support to maximise Global opportunities and clearly articulate the financial benefits and risks associated with each activity. You will provide operational links with the local property teams and central functions to facilitate timely, robust, and accurate data flow between local operating companies and the central property team, particularly on Long Term Plan and Business Performance. Responsibilities Be an active part of the Kingfisher Property Centre of Excellence, providing financial support to our banner property finance teams and supporting the COE with all financial matters. Support the annual Store performance review to provide insight into the performance of our stores across the Kingfisher estate, identifying areas of concern or where improvement is needed and supporting in action planning. Support the monthly reporting and forecasting process reviewing property capital expenditure and preparing both a monthly pack and a property pipeline report covering expansion, maintenance & energy initiatives. Lead the budget review process and support with analysis to align with strategic priorities. Lead the Post Investment Review (PIR) process detailing how recent projects with significant capital expenditure performed. Act as a key contact for our external valuers for the annual process for reporting the market value of our owned properties (worth c£3bn), which is required for Year End disclosures. Lead the property sections of the Question & Answer pack to support Investor Relations as part of external market updates at Half Year and Year End. Provide ad hoc analysis and insight as and when required, including supporting the GIC process, such as new property business cases & opportunities for lease renegotiations. Minimum Requirements Qualified accountant in either CIMA, ACCA, ACA Intermediate or advanced Excel skills Exceptional attention to detail Strong communication skills Flexible and adaptable, including willingness to travel Enthusiasm to learn and develop new skills Our Behaviours Be Customer Focused: constantly improving our customers' experience. Be Human: acting with humanity and care. Be Curious: thrive on learning, thinking beyond the obvious. Be Agile: working with trust, pace, and agility. Be Inclusive: acting inclusively in diverse teams to work together. Be Accountable: championing the plan to deliver results and growth. At Kingfisher, we value the perspectives that any new team members bring, and we want to hear from you. We encourage you to apply for one of our roles even if you do not feel you meet 100% of the requirements. In return, we offer an inclusive environment, where what you can achieve is limited only by your imagination! We encourage new ideas, actively support experimentation, and strive to build an environment where everyone can be their best self. Find out more about Diversity & Inclusion at Kingfisher here! We also offer a competitive benefits package and plenty of opportunities to stretch and grow your career. Interested? Great, apply now and help us to Power the Possible.
Feb 15, 2025
Full time
We're Kingfisher, a team made up of over 78,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher - and all our other brands: B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama, and Koctas - to life. That's right, we're big, but we have ambitions to become even bigger and even better. We want to become the leading home improvement company and grow the largest community of home improvers in the world. And that's where you come in. At Kingfisher, our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We want to ensure that all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants to Kingfisher are treated equally regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, colour, ethnic or national origin, culture, religious belief, philosophical belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation. We are open to flexible and agile working, both of hours and location. Therefore, we offer colleagues a blend of working from home and our offices, located in London, Southampton & Yeovil. Talk to us about how we can best support you! As the Group Property Finance Business Partner (Internally known as Group Property Finance Analyst), you will support the Group Property team by providing analytical support to maximise Global opportunities and clearly articulate the financial benefits and risks associated with each activity. You will provide operational links with the local property teams and central functions to facilitate timely, robust, and accurate data flow between local operating companies and the central property team, particularly on Long Term Plan and Business Performance. Responsibilities Be an active part of the Kingfisher Property Centre of Excellence, providing financial support to our banner property finance teams and supporting the COE with all financial matters. Support the annual Store performance review to provide insight into the performance of our stores across the Kingfisher estate, identifying areas of concern or where improvement is needed and supporting in action planning. Support the monthly reporting and forecasting process reviewing property capital expenditure and preparing both a monthly pack and a property pipeline report covering expansion, maintenance & energy initiatives. Lead the budget review process and support with analysis to align with strategic priorities. Lead the Post Investment Review (PIR) process detailing how recent projects with significant capital expenditure performed. Act as a key contact for our external valuers for the annual process for reporting the market value of our owned properties (worth c£3bn), which is required for Year End disclosures. Lead the property sections of the Question & Answer pack to support Investor Relations as part of external market updates at Half Year and Year End. Provide ad hoc analysis and insight as and when required, including supporting the GIC process, such as new property business cases & opportunities for lease renegotiations. Minimum Requirements Qualified accountant in either CIMA, ACCA, ACA Intermediate or advanced Excel skills Exceptional attention to detail Strong communication skills Flexible and adaptable, including willingness to travel Enthusiasm to learn and develop new skills Our Behaviours Be Customer Focused: constantly improving our customers' experience. Be Human: acting with humanity and care. Be Curious: thrive on learning, thinking beyond the obvious. Be Agile: working with trust, pace, and agility. Be Inclusive: acting inclusively in diverse teams to work together. Be Accountable: championing the plan to deliver results and growth. At Kingfisher, we value the perspectives that any new team members bring, and we want to hear from you. We encourage you to apply for one of our roles even if you do not feel you meet 100% of the requirements. In return, we offer an inclusive environment, where what you can achieve is limited only by your imagination! We encourage new ideas, actively support experimentation, and strive to build an environment where everyone can be their best self. Find out more about Diversity & Inclusion at Kingfisher here! We also offer a competitive benefits package and plenty of opportunities to stretch and grow your career. Interested? Great, apply now and help us to Power the Possible.
We're Kingfisher, a team made up of over 78,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher - and all our other brands: B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama and Koctas - to life. We aim to become the leading home improvement company and grow the largest community of home improvers in the world. And that's where you come in. At Kingfisher, our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We ensure that all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants to Kingfisher are treated equally regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, colour, ethnic or national origin, culture, religious belief, philosophical belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation. We are open to flexible and agile working, both of hours and location. Therefore, we offer colleagues a blend of working from home and our office located in London Paddington. Talk to us about how we can best support you! We're recruiting for a Legal professional to join our Goods for Resale (GFR) Legal team helping manage the efficient delivery of high-quality, commercially orientated legal advice & support to our global Sourcing functions & buying offices. Responsibilities Confidently provide robust, commercially-orientated advice to Kingfisher's GFR community in relation to vendor supply contracts/arrangements, vendor due diligence & compliance, disputes and claims management, and other ancillary issues relating to quality, ranging and supply & logistics. Draft, review, negotiate and advise on a wide range of standard and non-standard supply related agreements including for innovatively structured procurement of products, services and/or components as well as for wholesale and franchising arrangements. Provide legal support with respect to after-sales topics - including those related to the negotiation of standard supply terms and supply contract claims - to ensure product regulatory compliance and consumer safety. Undertake legal research into new areas of legal regulation, including sanctions, product safety and packaging regulations and legal technology/AI. Uphold and educate GFR stakeholders on Group Compliance initiatives and policies including in relation to data protection & information security, sanctioned countries, and anti-bribery and corruption, with the support of the Compliance team. Draw on expert advice, support and guidance in applicable practice areas (commercial, competition and civil litigation), applying group and recognised legal standards and approaches where defined, to deliver high quality and consistent outcomes. Ensure that legal risks in any situation or activity are identified, assessed, and steps recommended to promptly mitigate risk, and facilitate escalation to relevant decision-makers illustrating the balance of legal risks against commercial objectives. Minimum Requirements England & Wales/commonwealth qualified lawyer with proven excellent technical knowledge of commercial law, competition law, civil litigation and regulatory law (PQE 1+). Training plus 1+ years practice at a national, city or international law firm, or in-house. Prior in-house experience in a large multinational and/or within the retail sector advantageous. Previous experience dealing with competition law as well as high-value commercial contracts would be an advantage. Litigation and/or regulatory experience (including the ability to navigate any regulatory compliance issues) would be an advantage. Strong drafting capabilities (including for swiftly redlining and adapting/updating existing templates, as well as custom-drafting for creation of new templates) and capability to devise new templates and update related negotiation waterfalls. Our Behaviours Be Customer Focused - constantly improving our customers' experience. Be Human - acting with humanity and care. Be Curious - thrive on learning, thinking beyond the obvious. Be Agile - working with trust, pace and agility. Be Inclusive - acting inclusively in diverse teams to work together. Be Accountable - championing the plan to deliver results and growth. At Kingfisher, we value the perspectives that any new team members bring, and we want to hear from you. We encourage you to apply for one of our roles even if you do not feel you meet 100% of the requirements. In return, we offer an inclusive environment, where what you can achieve is limited only by your imagination! We encourage new ideas, actively support experimentation, and strive to build an environment where everyone can be their best self. Find out more about Diversity & Inclusion at Kingfisher here! We also offer a competitive benefits package and plenty of opportunities to stretch and grow your career. Interested? Great, apply now and help us to Power the Possible.
Feb 06, 2025
Full time
We're Kingfisher, a team made up of over 78,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher - and all our other brands: B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama and Koctas - to life. We aim to become the leading home improvement company and grow the largest community of home improvers in the world. And that's where you come in. At Kingfisher, our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We ensure that all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants to Kingfisher are treated equally regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, colour, ethnic or national origin, culture, religious belief, philosophical belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation. We are open to flexible and agile working, both of hours and location. Therefore, we offer colleagues a blend of working from home and our office located in London Paddington. Talk to us about how we can best support you! We're recruiting for a Legal professional to join our Goods for Resale (GFR) Legal team helping manage the efficient delivery of high-quality, commercially orientated legal advice & support to our global Sourcing functions & buying offices. Responsibilities Confidently provide robust, commercially-orientated advice to Kingfisher's GFR community in relation to vendor supply contracts/arrangements, vendor due diligence & compliance, disputes and claims management, and other ancillary issues relating to quality, ranging and supply & logistics. Draft, review, negotiate and advise on a wide range of standard and non-standard supply related agreements including for innovatively structured procurement of products, services and/or components as well as for wholesale and franchising arrangements. Provide legal support with respect to after-sales topics - including those related to the negotiation of standard supply terms and supply contract claims - to ensure product regulatory compliance and consumer safety. Undertake legal research into new areas of legal regulation, including sanctions, product safety and packaging regulations and legal technology/AI. Uphold and educate GFR stakeholders on Group Compliance initiatives and policies including in relation to data protection & information security, sanctioned countries, and anti-bribery and corruption, with the support of the Compliance team. Draw on expert advice, support and guidance in applicable practice areas (commercial, competition and civil litigation), applying group and recognised legal standards and approaches where defined, to deliver high quality and consistent outcomes. Ensure that legal risks in any situation or activity are identified, assessed, and steps recommended to promptly mitigate risk, and facilitate escalation to relevant decision-makers illustrating the balance of legal risks against commercial objectives. Minimum Requirements England & Wales/commonwealth qualified lawyer with proven excellent technical knowledge of commercial law, competition law, civil litigation and regulatory law (PQE 1+). Training plus 1+ years practice at a national, city or international law firm, or in-house. Prior in-house experience in a large multinational and/or within the retail sector advantageous. Previous experience dealing with competition law as well as high-value commercial contracts would be an advantage. Litigation and/or regulatory experience (including the ability to navigate any regulatory compliance issues) would be an advantage. Strong drafting capabilities (including for swiftly redlining and adapting/updating existing templates, as well as custom-drafting for creation of new templates) and capability to devise new templates and update related negotiation waterfalls. Our Behaviours Be Customer Focused - constantly improving our customers' experience. Be Human - acting with humanity and care. Be Curious - thrive on learning, thinking beyond the obvious. Be Agile - working with trust, pace and agility. Be Inclusive - acting inclusively in diverse teams to work together. Be Accountable - championing the plan to deliver results and growth. At Kingfisher, we value the perspectives that any new team members bring, and we want to hear from you. We encourage you to apply for one of our roles even if you do not feel you meet 100% of the requirements. In return, we offer an inclusive environment, where what you can achieve is limited only by your imagination! We encourage new ideas, actively support experimentation, and strive to build an environment where everyone can be their best self. Find out more about Diversity & Inclusion at Kingfisher here! We also offer a competitive benefits package and plenty of opportunities to stretch and grow your career. Interested? Great, apply now and help us to Power the Possible.